Thanks for all the replies.
I will look into the Pennzoil Platinum Euro. I wasn't aware of the spec difference between Pennzoil Platinum and Pennzoil Platinum Euro. German Castrol is an option too. I believe that Castrol does make BMW branded oil, but that it is a full synthetic.
I haven't...
I have a 2002 BMW 325 that I have always used BMW 5w30 synthetic in at 7500 mile or 1 year OCI's. Always used BMW/Mann filters.
Now at 40,000 mikes with zero/negligible oil consumtion between changes.
Dealership is now up to $8.40 a quart for BMW oil. Considering changing to PP based on good...