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SIB 51 11 08: Water ingress at the doors

Water ingress at the doors on BMW E63/E64 models (2006–2008); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10025581 · Apr 2008 · also written SI B51 11 08, B511108

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.

Water ingress at the doors: Symptom diagnosis. Model vehicle E64 (6 series convertible). Model years unknown.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 11 08
Also written: SI B51 11 08, B511108, 51 11 08, SIB-51-11-08, SI B511108
NHTSA ID10025581
Document IDs filedSI B51-11-08
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models6 Series
Model years2006–2008
ChassisE63, E64
EnginesN62
Component (NHTSA)Structure › Body › Door

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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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