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SIB 01 05 11: Fuel tank leak check warranty extension

Fuel tank leak check warranty extension on BMW E70/E53 models (2006–2013); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147529 · Jul 2016 · also written SI B01 05 11, B010511

What it covers

A warranty extension means BMW will repair the listed part at no cost on eligible cars within the stated age and mileage. Check eligibility for your VIN with a BMW center before paying for this repair.

N52K Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) Pump: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 01 05 11
Also written: SI B01 05 11, B010511, 01 05 11, SIB-01-05-11, SI B010511
NHTSA ID10051299, 10150364, 10151160, 10147529 (revisions)
Document IDs filed010511, B010511, SIB-010511
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Dec 2012)
ModelsX5, X5 SAV
Model years2006–2013
ChassisE70, E53
EnginesM54, M57, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Engine
Fuel System
Gasoline

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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