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SIB 51 46 10: Door service information

Door service information on BMW E82/E88/E90/E92 and other models (2008–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10041277 · Nov 2010 · also written SI B51 46 10, B514610

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.

The door cannot be locked or unlocked when using the key or key remote. Lubrication of the door CAN cause defects.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 46 10
Also written: SI B51 46 10, B514610, 51 46 10, SIB-51-46-10, SI B514610
NHTSA ID10041277
Document IDs filedSIB-51-46-10
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 3 Series
Model years2008–2011
ChassisE82, E88, E90, E92, E93
EnginesN52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Structure › Body › Door

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.