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SIB 23 01 08: Transmission service information

Transmission service information on BMW E60/E61/E82/E85 and other models (2007–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10040045 · Apr 2011 · also written SI B23 01 08, B230108

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.

A new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 23 01 08
Also written: SI B23 01 08, B230108, 23 01 08, SIB-23-01-08, SI B230108
NHTSA ID10040045
Document IDs filedSIB-23-01-08
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4
Model years2007–2011
ChassisE60, E61, E82, E85, E86, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93, F10
EnginesN20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Power Train › Automatic Transmission

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.