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SIB 31 03 12: Axle noise
Axle noise on BMW E60/F01/F02/F06 and other models (2010–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150372 · Dec 2012 · also written SI B31 03 12, B310312
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.
Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 31 03 12 Also written: SI B31 03 12, B310312, 31 03 12, SIB-31-03-12, SI B310312 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10150372 |
| Document IDs filed | 310312 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 528i, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 650i, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7 |
| Model years | 2010–2013 |
| Chassis | E60, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13 |
| Engines | N20, N55, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Suspension › Front |
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.