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SIB 12 08 15: VANOS fault codes
VANOS fault codes on BMW E60/E61/E63/E64 and other models (2006–2010); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147598 · Jan 2015 · also written SI B12 08 15, B120815
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.
This is also described in SI B12 05 07."
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 08 15 Also written: SI B12 08 15, B120815, 12 08 15, SIB-12-08-15, SI B120815 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147598 |
| Document IDs filed | 120815 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 550i, 650i, 750i, 750LI, 760i, 760LI, B7 ALPINA, M5, M6, X5 |
| Model years | 2006–2010 |
| Chassis | E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E70, F07, F10 |
| Engines | M57, N52, N54, N62, N63, N73, S85 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System |
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.