The Scarlett Thread...Daniel/NoVAphotog's Project and Maintenance Thread
It's about time.
The Intro/Purchase/First Drive Thread
2005 BMW 330i
Born: 11/23/2005 Munich, Germany
Wholesale Date: 01/10/2005
Retail Date: 02.10.2005 BMW of Fremont, California
MSRP: $44,170.00
Imola Red/Black Leather
ZHP Performance Package
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package
Smoker's Package
Split fold-down rear seat
Xenon headlights
BMW Assist + Bluetooth + OEM Aux + OEM iPod Adapter
Date/Mileage/Vendor/Action Location/Action/Repairs
01.14.2005 - 08 - BMW of Fremont - Pre-delivery inspection completed (Interior accessory installed)
02.05.2005 - 15 - CA Motor Vehicle Department - Title issued, First owner reported, Loan or lien reported
12.31.2005 - 4,873 - BMW of Fremont - Telematics/ASSIST/ Online permanent malfunction, computer module replaced
02.09.2006 - 5,856 - BMW of Fremont - Maintenance Inspection Completed, Oil/Filter Service
05.04.2007 - 13,130 - BMW of Fremont - Maintenance Inspection Completed, Brake Fluid Change, Oil/Filter Service, Front wiper blades/refills replaced
05.04.2007 - 13,130 - BMW of Fremont - SIB #12-06-06 RECALL REPGM OBD DIAGNOSTIC
04.10.2008 - 19,250 - BMW of Fremont - Maintenance Inspection Completed, Oddments tray on transmission tunnel poor surface finish - replaced, Front wiper blades/refills replaced, Oil and filter Service, Brake fluid flushed/changed
04.28.2008 - 19,366 - BMW of Fremont - Seat rail cover (trim cover for seat controls) broken - replaced.
07.01.2009 - 25,207 - BMW of Fremont - Inspection I Completed, Brake fluid flushed/changed
11.30.2009 - 26,886 - BMW of Fremont - Maintenance inspection completed, Four tires mounted and balanced (Bridgestone Potenza RE050A A/S RFTs)
11.23.2010 - 31,391 - BMW of Fremont - Maintenance Inspection Completed, Mirror(s) checked, Oil and Filter Service, Brakes checked, Tire condition and pressure checked
02.07.2011 - 32,210 - BMW of Fremont - Maintenance Inspection Completed, State emissions inspection completed
02.07.2011 - 32,212 - California Inspection Station - Passed emissions inspection
12.27.2011 - 38,661 - BMW of Fremont - Maintenance Inspection Completed, Oil and Filter Service, Brake fluid flushed/changed, Four wheel alignment performed, Battery/charging system checked, Tire condition and pressure checked, Brakes checked, E46 Tail Light Ground repair completed
03.13.2011 - 40,800 - BMW of Fremont - Maintenance Inspection Completed, Drive belts replaced, Rear brake pads and rotors replaced, Battery/charging system checked, Brakes checked, Tire condition and pressure checked, Valve Cover Gasket(s) replaced, Fuel Injection System flushed/serviced
02.07.2013 - 49,754 - California Inspection Station - Passed Emissions inspection
04.25.2013 - 52,379 - BMW of Fremont - Maintenance Inspection Completed, Four wheel alignment performed, Battery/Charging System checked, Brakes checked, Tire condition and pressure checked, Fuel Injection system flushed/serviced, Cabin Air filter replaced, Steering/suspension checked
12.19.2013 - 57,458 - BMW of Fremont - Washed/detailed, State emissions inspection completed, State safety inspection completed
12.20.2013 - 57,465 - BMW of Fremont - Vehicle Offered for Sale
12.27.2013 - 57,482 - BMW of Fremont - Vehicle Sold
01.25.2014 - Tennessee Motor Vehicle Dept. - Title or registration issued, New owner reported, Loan or lien reported, Vehicle color noted as Red
Entered the ZHPMafia family. "bmwtech113" of Knoxville, TN.
01.28.2014 - 57,840 - DIY/bmwtech113 - Headlight gasket replaced, Windshield washer pump and strainer replaced, new key received
01.31.2014 - 57,843 - DIY/bmwtech113 - Thermostat/housing replaced, Oil and Filter service, Front license plate delete (trim piece installed), Alcantara shift boot replaced, Alcantara/steering wheel repaired, B+ Battery Terminal repaired
03.05.2014 - 57,980 - ZHPMafia.com/bmwtech113 - Vehicle offered for sale
03.13.2014 - 58,235 - Eurotech Knoxville - Pre-Purchase Inspection Completed, Compression test, VANOS checked, F/R CA/Bs checked, check for leaks. Overall vehicle condition - 9.5/10. Faults found in telephone system (which vehicle does not have phone). Interior: Excellent Exterior: Excellent, slight damage to driver's side skirt at rear jack plate and right front lower bumper corner. One wheel on left has slight curb damage. Under hood: found slight power steering leak at reservoir and slight oil leak at valve cover area. Compression readings are at 170-178 PSI on all six cylinders. Found rear brake pads and rotors relatively new. Front brake pads need replacement soon (2-3 mm pad thickness and lip on rotors). Found left front window regulator noisy. Front tires at 8/32" and rear tires are at 6/32"
03.21.2014 - 58,186 - bmwtech113/NoVAphotog - Vehicle Sold
03.24.2014 - 58,954 - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles - Virginia Registration Issued, New title issued, lien reported on title
03.26.2014 - 58,990 - Vienna Sunoco - State Emissions and Safety Inspection Completed - Passed
03.31.2014 - 59,316 - BCS_ZHP Motorworks/Smilez/Amazon.com - Front Brake pads/rotors replaced, OE rotors, Centric Posi-quiet ceramic pads, Stoptech Stainless Steel brake lines installed front/rear, Brake fluid flushed/changed w/ ATE Original TYPE 200 DOT 4, Inspection II based visual checks
04.14.2014 - 59,437 - BMW of Fairfax Parts/DIY NoVAphotog - Expansion tank cap gasket worn, coolant spots noticed from evaporation leaks, replaced with OEM cap.
04.14.2014 - 59,437 - BMW of Fairfax Parts/DIY NoVA photog - Condensation formed in Right turn signal housing, replaced turn signal housing and bulb w/ OEM part
04.20.2014 - n/a - US Mill Works - Modification: Tow Hook License Plate Mount Installed, E46 BMW Standard Kit
05.19.2014 - 60,581 - BMW of Fairfax - Severe Road Noise, Tire Feathering noticed, Four Wheel Alignment performed, Maintenance Inspection Completed
05.19.2014 - 60,586 - Amazon.com - DIY/NoVAphotog - Inspection II: Cabin Air Filter replaced, MANN Cabin Filter w/ Activated Charcoal
05.23.2014 - 60,663 - BMW of Fairfax Parts - DIY/NoVAphotog - Inspection II: Engine Air Filter Replaced w/ OEM Filter
05.23.2014 - 60,663 - BMW of Fairfax Parts - DIY/NoVAphotog - Inspection II: Oil (Genuine BMW 5W-30)/Filter (OEM Mann) Service
05.25.2014 - 60,721 - Evan Demick Detailing/NoVAphotog - Full Detail Performed (wash, clay, paint correction, glaze/sealant applied, interior vacuumed/cleaned, Alcantara wheel cleaned
06.07.2014 - 60,967 - Amazon.com - DIY @ Citadel Automotive Solutions/NoVAphotog - Inspection II: Spark Plugs replaced w/ NGK BKR6EQUP
06.08.2014 - 61,005 - Amazon.com - DIY NoVAphotog @ For the Drive Garage - Inspection II: Differential Fluid Flushed/Changed w/ Redline 75W-90 High Performance Gear Oil - Transmission Fluid Flushed/Changed w/ Redline MTL Manual Transmission Fluid
06.14.2014 - 61,100 - BMW of Fairfax Parts/Amazon.com - DIY @ Citadel Automotive Solutions/NoVAphotog - Power Steering Fluid leak, Replaced reservoir/filter w/ OEM part
Power Steering Fluid Flushed/Changed with Redline D4 ATF
Modification: Removed Clutch Delay Valve (Did not bleed clutch upon removal) DISA removed and inspected with no faults observed
07.18.2014 - 61940 - BMW of Fairfax Parts - DIY NoVAphotog - Modification: BMW Performance Gloss Black Kidney Grills Installed
07.24.2014 - 61990 - Amazon.com - DIY NoVAphotog - Broken Windshield Wiper blade, replaced with Bosch ICON blades 19A/22A
08.30.2014 - 62753 - Amazon.com - DIY @ Citadel Automotive Solutions/Don Adolfo Motoring Consultants/NoVAphotog - Inspection II: Fuel Filter Replaced w/ OEM Mahle Inspection II elements completed.
08.30.2014 - 62753 - BMW of Fairfax - DIY @ Citadel Automotive Solutions/NoVAphotog - Front Driver's side window regulator clicking, slow to come up - replaced with Genuine BMW part
08.30.2014 - 62753 - BMW of Fairfax - DIY @ Citadel Automotive Solutions/NoVAphotog - Leak from Windshield washer pump region, suspected grommet, replaced grommet with Genuine BMW part. Will wait to see if leakage continues.
09.26.2014 - 63,505 - BMW of Sterling - Takata Airbag Recall Performed/Completed w/ no issues.
10.24.2014 - 63,940 - D&V Autobody/BMW of Sterling - Insurance Sponsored Front End Paint and Bumper Refresh - Fender bender repaired using OEM parts supplied by BMW of Sterling.
11.11.2014 - 64,994 - Walmart/Amazon - NoVAphotog DIY - Changed oil with Mobil 1 OW-40 - Added 7 quarts and marked mileage/date on leftover jug to track accordingly. Added trapdoor cover that was missing.
11.15.2014 - 65,100 - BMW of Fairfax/ECS Tuning/Amazon - DIY @ Citadel Automotive Solutions/NoVAphotog - Idler, tensioner, A/C and water pump pulleys replaced. Installed ECS Tuning Aluminum water pump pulley removing OEM plastic. Stage 1 Cooling System refresh completed. Upper/lower radiator hoses, water pump, temperature sensor and Expansion tank replaced. System re-filled with BMW Coolant mixed 50/50 with distilled water and bled. BMW M3 Tri-stitched Leather steering wheel installed.
12.1.2014 - 66,360 - Tirerack/Craigslist/Hogan & Son's - DIY @ NoVAphotog - Style 135 wheels w/ Bridgestone Potenza Runflat tires removed and Style 44 wheels w/ Bridgestone Blizzak WS-80 tires installed.
12.13.2014 - 66,666 - BMW of Fairfax - DIY @ Citadel Automotive Solutions/NoVAphotog - Removed/Replaced sagged A-pillars with OEM pillars
01.17.2015 - 67,785 - Autozone/Amazon.com - DIY @ The Wharf - Removed BMW OE battery and replaced with Duralast 94R-DLG. Brakes flushed with ATE Type 200 fluid.
03.09.2015 - 69,110 - Khoalty.com - DIY @ The Wharf - Removed OE and installed A/M LED License plate lights
03.14.2015 - 69,147 - Costco.com - Costco Fairfax Tire Center - Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires mounted and balanced in stock sizes (F: 225/40/18 R: 255/35/18)
03.15.2015 - 69,254 - Stett Performance Group Buy, E46F, eBay, Khoalty.com - DIY @ Citadel Automotive Solutions - Stett Performance Silicone Intake Boots installed, S/W 4.5 w/ Euro faceplate LCM installed VIN/Mileage coded (need to revisit BP LCM Magic Shop), CREE LED Reverse Lights installed.
03.26.2015 - 69,550 - TintFX - 3M Carbon/Ceramic 50% window tint installed on all side windows and rear windshield.
3.11.2015 - 69,925 - M3Forum.net/Gary "Wolfn8tor" - BCS_ZHP Motorworks - BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Strut Brace installed, Stett Performance sillicone boots trimmed and adjusted to fix kink and fitment with stock airbox.
5.14.2015 - 71,111 - Wal-Mart/Amazon - NoVAphotog DIY - Mobil 1 OW-40 Oil/Filter Change, Strut bar caps installed
5.28.2015 - 72,015 - BMW of Fairfax - Alignment performed along with basic maintenance inspection. Right front caster out of spec, reason unknown, will inspect further.
6.7.2015 - 72,736 - Husker BMW, E46Fanatics - DIY@Ted's Garage on ZHPMafia Family Reunion Maintenance Day 2015 - HVAC Blower Motor Removed and Replaced with OEM X3 motor, brackets swapped. GruppeM Carbon Fiber Intake installed.
7.18.2015 - 75,000 - MFactory/ECS Tuning - DIY @ Sockethead/Kpro's Garage - 3.46 Mfactory Helical Limited Slip Differential installed. Filled with Redline 75W-90NS. Break-in period, 500mi. Will flush with same fluid at conclusion.
8.23.2015 - 76,700 - Husker BMW Parts - DIY @ Justin's Garage - Beisan VANOS Seals Kit remove/replace. Z4M Front Control Arm Bushings Installed. Ambient Temperature sensor replaced.
8.31.2015 - 77,088 - Road Race Technologies (RRT) - Stock 4 wheel alignment performed. Note: Z4M FCABs installed - front caster more than usual. Very slow leak in front left tire, tire dismounted, bead resealed. Hunter Road Force balanced, no issues. Turner Motorsport 90mm wheel studs removed. Factory wheel lugs installed.
9.1.2015 - 78,620 - Wal-Mart/Amazon - NoVAphotog DIY - Mobil 1 OW-40 Oil/Filter Change
3.19.2016 - 81,288 - Amazon/BMW of Fairfax - NoVAphotog/ELCID86/Vas DIY @ ELCID's Garage - Installed Bilstein PSS suspension, Mobil 1 OW-40 Oil/Filter Change, Front brake pad swap in preparation for April Track Day - Hawk HPS+ pads, Brake Fluid Flush/bleed with ATE Typ 200 fluid.
6.04.2016 - 82,955 - BMW of Fairfax - NoVAphotog/ELCID86 DIY @ ELCID's Garage - R/R Oil Filter Housing Gasket. R/R Vanos Oil line and x4 washers. Cleaned engine block/housing/skid plate of leaked oil.
7.09.2016 - 83,090 - Novaphotog DIY - Wash, clay bar and Menzerna power lock sealant applied. Interior vacuumed, wiped down and 303 Aerospace applied. Alcantara wheel cleaned.
7.30.2016 - 83,300 - Novaphotog DIY - BMW Style 135's reinstalled w/ MPSS's. 6/32nds in rear at time of install. 8/32nds in front. Centric Posi-Quiet pads reinstalled in front. Storing Hawk HPS Plus's.
10.25.2016 - 85,979 - BMW of Alexandria - Driver's side airbag Recall performed. Complimentary inspection - all green across the board.
10.30.2016 - 86,000 - Novaphotog DIY - Oil/Filter service (7 qts Mobil 1 OW-40 added) MANN oil filter kit used.
10.31.2016 - 86,020 - NoVAphotog DIY/Marty's garage - Stock ZHP exhaust removed and stored (A+ condition when removed) - UUC Corsa TSE3 full catback exhaust installed (30k on exhaust when installed, B condition) - New Genuine BMW gaskets and two new Genuine BMW bolts replaced. Used factory studs on left flange as were in good condition. Returned extras.
7.15.2017 - 88,925 - NoVAphotog DIY - Oil/Filter Service (7 qts Mobil 1 OW-40 added) MANN oil filter kit used. Vehicle was washed/detailed.
