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SIB 12 09 13: Equipment failure
Equipment failure on BMW E46/E53/E83/E85 and other models (2006–2008); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150160 · Nov 2013 · also written SI B12 09 13, B120913
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.
State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due To an Invalid VIN Number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an I/M test due to a non-compliant 17digit vehicle identification number (VIN) stored in the DME (Digital Motor Electronic).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 09 13 Also written: SI B12 09 13, B120913, 12 09 13, SIB-12-09-13, SI B120913 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10150160 |
| Document IDs filed | 120913 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 325CI, 330CI, X3, X5, Z4 |
| Model years | 2006–2008 |
| Chassis | E46, E53, E83, E85, E86 |
| Engines | M54, N52, N62, S54 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment |
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.