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Main dealers do have special offers occasionally but in general they tend to be the most expensive in my experience. I use a local independent BMW specialist and his rate is <£100 per hour. I've used him for servicing and a couple of small repair jobs and he's proved reliable and fair. In contrast, the wife's Audi developed a fault with the rear parking sensors not working. Main dealer wanted £105 just to analyse. Local garage charged just £75 to "analyse" and fix a broken wire between the gearbox and the sensor control unit. If you've had a bad experience with an Independent, do as Dave suggests and look at the register to find another one local to you.

My 2012 E93 325D has N57 engine and also has dipstick. Very reassuring to be able to check it regularly without relying on a sensor which could fail.