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SIB 51 03 11: Water leak service information
Water leak service information on BMW F25 models (2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10038188 · Feb 2011 · also written SI B51 03 11, B510311
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.
On some 2010 F25 vehicles there may be a water leak in the passenger side due to a freezing of the e-box water drain.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 03 11 Also written: SI B51 03 11, B510311, 51 03 11, SIB-51-03-11, SI B510311 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10038188 |
| Document IDs filed | SI-B51-03-11 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X3 |
| Model years | 2011 |
| Chassis | F25 |
| Engines | N52, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure › Body |
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.