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SIB 61 23 12: Battery service information

Battery service information on BMW E65/E66/F01/F02 models (2008–2012); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10045300 · Jul 2012 · also written SI B61 23 12, B612312

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 numberSIB 61 23 12
Also written: SI B61 23 12, B612312, 61 23 12, SIB-61-23-12, SI B612312
NHTSA ID10045300
Document IDs filedSIB-61-23-12
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models7 Series, 7 Series
Model years2008–2012
ChassisE65, E66, F01, F02
EnginesN54, N55, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Tires
Wheels

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.

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