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SIB 51 11 25: Body service information
Body service information on BMW G45/G60/G70/G90 models (2025); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11037508 · Sep 2026 · also written SI B51 11 25, B511125
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.
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Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 11 25 Also written: SI B51 11 25, B511125, 51 11 25, SIB-51-11-25, SI B511125 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 11022105, 11037508 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B511125 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Aug 2025) |
| Models | 530i, 740i, M5, X3 |
| Model years | 2025 |
| Chassis | G45, G60, G70, G90 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, S68 |
| 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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
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.