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SIB 51 29 12: Rattle noise

Rattle noise on BMW E82/F01/F02 models (2009–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150328 · Oct 2012 · also written SI B51 29 12, B512912

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.

Rattling Noise from the Front Passenger Side Trim. A rattling or clattering noise may be heard from the front passenger's side footwell area when driving on rough roads. CAUSE The front passenger's footwell trim makes contact with the side cover of the instrument panel.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 29 12
Also written: SI B51 29 12, B512912, 51 29 12, SIB-51-29-12, SI B512912
NHTSA ID10150328
Document IDs filed512912
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series M, 740i, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7
Model years2009–2013
ChassisE82, F01, F02
EnginesN54, N55, N63, N74
Component (NHTSA)Structure

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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