BMW i3 Saloon service schedule
Use the manufacturer schedule for your exact engine and year, then log every service with mileage in The Owners Club so intervals and Full Service History stay proven.
Official schedule
We don't have an official schedule URL for this model yet. Follow your handbook / dealer interval and record each service in your digital garage.
UK service interval
BMW i3 Saloon (Neue Klasse G50, 2026–) UK EV servicing is Condition Based Service (CBS) and VIN-led — confirm the iDrive service menu and BMW schedule. Focus on EV inspection items: brakes, tyres, brake fluid, cabin filter, coolant/thermal loops, high-voltage checks, 12V, software/OTA, battery health and charging systems. UK-labelled figures are not global. This is not the I01 hatchback or the China G28 sedan — do not copy their schedules or ICE 3 Series oil intervals.
Intervals are whichever comes first (miles or months) unless noted. They vary by engine, model year, market and service regime. Confirm in the handbook, service booklet or dealer system for your VIN before you book work.
| Service | Miles | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled EV inspection / service (i3 Saloon) | CBS / typically ~10,000–12,000 | Often annual (confirm iDrive) | Whichever the dealer system / iDrive shows for this VIN. |
| Brake fluid | — | CBS (often ~24 months) | Calendar replacement — regen reduces pad use but fluid still ages. |
| 12V battery test | — | Every service, or sooner if symptoms | Load-test, not voltage-only. Separate from HV traction pack SoH. |
| Cabin / pollen filter | — | CBS / often 12 | Annual habit on most EVs. |
| Tyres, pressures & alignment | Regular | Every service | Heavy AWD EV mass + torque; wheel choice affects range. |
| Brake pads / discs / corrosion | — | Every service | Under-use corrosion is an EV theme — inspect, do not assume no wear. |
| Coolant / thermal management check | — | Per BMW schedule | HV and cabin loops — specialist EV work on an 800 V architecture. |
| High-voltage system inspection | — | Per BMW schedule / campaigns | Authorised EV technician. Log HV warnings against the derivative. |
| Software / OTA version check | — | At service or when prompted | Record OS X / Panoramic iDrive version and date. |
| Battery health / diagnostic | — | Owner / dealer / third-party as available | Distinct Digital Service History event. Never infer SoH from range display alone. |
| Charging system / port / cable check | — | Every service / as needed | Tag sessions with derivative DC peak: 40 xDrive ≤300 kW vs 50 xDrive ≤400 kW class. |
| Recall / campaign check | — | At every service | VIN + market specific — battery, charging, software, ADAS, HV. |
Model years
- 2026– (Neue Klasse G50): Single generation: CBS EV inspection logic on an 800 V / Gen6 architecture. Confirm the VIN schedule. I01 (2013–2022) and G28 (China LWB) are separate models — never reuse their service assumptions.
UK notes
- BMW Condition Based Service drives item timing — trust iDrive and the retailer printout for your VIN over forum “every X miles” advice. New 2026 launch cars have limited real-world service data; do not invent intervals.
- UK i3 figures (40 xDrive: 374 hp, 520 Nm, 82.8 kWh, up to 441 mi WLTP, 300 kW DC; 50 xDrive: 469 hp, 645 Nm, 108.7 kWh, up to 566 mi WLTP, 400 kW DC) are market-labelled — do not universalise to every market or to the I01 / G28.
- Intervals are whichever comes first (miles or months) unless noted. They vary by engine, model year, market and service regime. Confirm in the handbook, service booklet or dealer system for your VIN before you book work.
FAQ
- How often should you service a BMW i3 Saloon in the UK?
- Follow CBS prompts in iDrive and the BMW handbook for your VIN. UK owners typically see annual / ~10,000–12,000-mile oil-free EV inspections with separate CBS items for brake fluid and filters. Log battery health, charging history and software separately. This applies to the Neue Klasse G50 only.
- Is the new i3 serviced like the old i3 (I01) or the China G28?
- No. The I01 hatchback and the China-only G28 sedan are separate models with different architectures. The G50 i3 Saloon is an 800 V Gen6 Neue Klasse car — confirm the VIN schedule and never assume identical HV procedures from the badge alone.
Official sources
Never miss an interval
Add your i3 Saloon to The Owners Club and set reminders for oil, Haldex, DSG fluid or cambelt — with mileage attached to every job.