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SIB 11 08 12: Oil pump leak
Oil pump leak on BMW E65/E66/E70/E71 and other models (2007–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10046859 · Aug 2012 · also written SI B11 08 12, B110812
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.
Due to damaged seal ring, during assembly, engine oil is leaking from engine oil pump volume control valve gasket seal ring. Models E70, E71, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13. No model years listed.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 08 12 Also written: SI B11 08 12, B110812, 11 08 12, SIB-11-08-12, SI B110812 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10046859 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-11-08-12 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 7 Series, 7 Series, X5, X5 SAV, X6 |
| Model years | 2007–2013 |
| Chassis | E65, E66, E70, E71, F01, F02 |
| Engines | M57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| 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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