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SIB 01 21 18: Oil consumption service information
Oil consumption service information on BMW E60/E70/E71/E82 and other models (2007–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10200224 · Jun 2021 · also written SI B01 21 18, B012118
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience, in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 01 21 18 Also written: SI B01 21 18, B012118, 01 21 18, SIB-01-21-18, SI B012118 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10145279, 10163026, 10165276, 10167977, 10200224 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B012118 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jul 2018) |
| Models | 1 Series M, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 740i, 740LI, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, X5, X6, X6 SAV |
| Model years | 2007–2017 |
| Chassis | E60, E70, E71, E82, F01, F02, F07, F10, F06, F12, F13 |
| Engines | N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery Engine Equipment Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual |
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.