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If you can't work on the car yourself find the most reliable BMW specific mechanic.
Oil change is a must, with the correct viscosity and certified oils.
Brake fluid change - along with front brake pads is coming due - the brake pads should be visually inspected for remaining life and the rotor thickness measured to confirm they have remaining life.
Have your engine filter removed and inspected, then either hand cleaned by knocking against palm or replaced along with visually inspecting air filter housing and vacuuming out housing.
Clean debris from base of windshield and around trunk drains. Replace windshield wipers.
Visually inspect battery and surrounding area for leaks or corrosion and test charge.
While car up on rack visually inspect front ball joint and with 12/6 grip push/pull for play, hand rotate wheel listening for bearing noise. Rear half-shafts inner and outter rubber boots inspected for tears. Front steering rack boots inspected for tears.
Drive shaft and control arms push/pulled for play. Exhaust inspected for whispy build-up from manifold to silencer looking for leaks.
Tire's felt for cupping, tears and nails.
So those are all the vital things to do.
After that as you approach 40-50k miles coolant, rear differential and transmission fluid.
It may not be cheap but it's worth doing things right.
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