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SIB 12 14 18: Individual driving cycles for OBD2 readiness codes (M57Y)

Individual driving cycles for OBD2 readiness codes (M57Y) on BMW E70/E90 models (2009–2013); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10138381 · Apr 2018 · also written SI B12 14 18, B121418

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.

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 14 18
Also written: SI B12 14 18, B121418, 12 14 18, SIB-12-14-18, SI B121418
NHTSA ID10138381
Document IDs filedB121418
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models335d, X5, X5 DIESEL SAV
Model years2009–2013
ChassisE70, E90
EnginesM57, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control
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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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.

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