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SIB 16 01 05: Fuel tank humming noise
Fuel tank humming noise on BMW E90/E92/E93 models (2007); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10025556 · Jan 2008 · also written SI B16 01 05, B160105
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.
Buzzing, humming or growling noises coming from inside the fuel tank. Vehicles with M56 engine from start of production to the present (sulev vehicles only). Model E46 (3 series)
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 16 01 05 Also written: SI B16 01 05, B160105, 16 01 05, SIB-16-01-05, SI B160105 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10025556 |
| Document IDs filed | SI B16 01 05 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 3 Series |
| Model years | 2007 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93 |
| Engines | N52, N54, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Fuel System Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly |
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.