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SIB 12 25 12: Transmission no-start
Transmission no-start on BMW E92/E93/F30/E90 models (2007–2013); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150097 · Mar 2013 · also written SI B12 25 12, B122512
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.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 25 12 Also written: SI B12 25 12, B122512, 12 25 12, SIB-12-25-12, SI B122512 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10051359, 10150367, 10150097 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 122512, SIB122512 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Dec 2012) |
| Models | 3 Series, 320i, 328i |
| Model years | 2007–2013 |
| Chassis | E92, E93, F30, E90 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N54, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Engine Power Train |
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.