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SIB 11 05 15: N20 and N55 Engine
N20 and N55 Engine on N20/N55 engines (2011–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147653 · Mar 2015 · also written SI B11 05 15, B110515
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.
N20 and N55 Engine: Engine Oil Filter Application for Plastic Oil Filter Housing.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 05 15 Also written: SI B11 05 15, B110515, 11 05 15, SIB-11-05-15, SI B110515 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147653 |
| Document IDs filed | B110515 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 320i, 328i, 335i, 528i, 535i, 550i, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, X1 SAV, X3, Z4 |
| Model years | 2011–2013 |
| Chassis | E60, E84, E89, E90, E92, E93, F07, F10, F25, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | N20, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine |
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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