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In all honesty, peace of mind that it's done, at least that's my excuse.
You can read articles that some people recommend you do it at 1200, 5000 miles, others at 12000. I've read t reports that metal deposits from the manufacture process can remain in the oil on new engines. Probably more scare stories than reality. I seem to remember on the M3 it was compulsory to do an oil change at 5000 miles for some reason.

Without the traditional dip-stick approach, you cannot see the state/colour of the oil any more. That with the added fact that it's useful to know how to change the oil yourself is a bonus.

These are my reasons, probably complete crap to most ppl.

Anyone care to comment on their reasons ?

Essco