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SIB 12 02 11: Engine no-start
Engine no-start on BMW E60/E61/E70/E71 and other models (2008–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10037704 · Jan 2011 · also written SI B12 02 11, B120211
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.
On low mileage vehicles the engine runs rough, mifires, or fails to crank. This is caused by multiple short start-ups without the engine properly going through a warm-up phase.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 02 11 Also written: SI B12 02 11, B120211, 12 02 11, SIB-12-02-11, SI B120211 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10037704 |
| Document IDs filed | SI B12 02 11 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2008–2011 |
| Chassis | E60, E61, E70, E71, E82, E88, E90, E92, E93 |
| Engines | M57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling |
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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
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.