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SIB 61 08 12: Software

Software on BMW E82/E88 models (2011); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10043922 · Mar 2012 · also written SI B61 08 12, B610812

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.

Service action: Program control units.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 08 12
Also written: SI B61 08 12, B610812, 61 08 12, SIB-61-08-12, SI B610812
NHTSA ID10043922
Document IDs filedSIB-61-08-12
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series
Model years2011
ChassisE82, E88
EnginesN52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software

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.