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SIB 18 07 12: Incorrect Exhaust Tips Installed
Incorrect Exhaust Tips Installed on BMW E70 models (2012–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149301 · Jan 2013 · also written SI B18 07 12, B180712
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.
Incorrect Exhaust Tips Installed. The M Performance option calls for chrome black exhaust tips. Certain E70 and E71 vehicles with the M Performance option were incorrectly built with chrome exhaust tips.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 18 07 12 Also written: SI B18 07 12, B180712, 18 07 12, SIB-18-07-12, SI B180712 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149301 |
| Document IDs filed | 180712 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X5 |
| Model years | 2012–2013 |
| Chassis | E70 |
| Engines | N55, N57, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System |
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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