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SIB 63 04 13: Headlight service information

Headlight service information on BMW E82/F01/F02 models (2009–2013); BMW shared service information.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151021 · Jan 2016 · also written SI B63 04 13, B630413

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.

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B63 04 13 dated February 2013. It designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Moisture in LED Headlight . INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 63 04 13
Also written: SI B63 04 13, B630413, 63 04 13, SIB-63-04-13, SI B630413
NHTSA ID10149451, 10151021 (revisions)
Document IDs filed630413, B630413
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Feb 2013)
Models1 Series M, 740i, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7
Model years2009–2013
ChassisE82, F01, F02
EnginesN54, N55, N63, N74
Component (NHTSA)Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Concealment Devices

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.

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