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SIB 16 01 16: Location of Anti-Tampering Screws for SCR Components

Location of Anti-Tampering Screws for SCR Components on BMW F01/F02/F10/F25 and other models (2014–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151082 · Feb 2016 · also written SI B16 01 16, B160116

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.

Location of Anti-Tampering Screws for SCR Components. Refer to the attachment for proper location of the screws. PDF attachment B160116_Location_of_anti-tamper_cover.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 16 01 16
Also written: SI B16 01 16, B160116, 16 01 16, SIB-16-01-16, SI B160116
NHTSA ID10151082
Document IDs filedB160116
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models328d, 535d, 740LD, X3
Model years2014–2017
ChassisF01, F02, F10, F25, F30, F31
EnginesN20, N47, N55, N57
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

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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