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SIB 63 05 09: Exterior lighting service information
Exterior lighting service information on BMW E70/E71 models (2009–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10036978 · Jun 2010 · also written SI B63 05 09, B630509
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 number | SIB 63 05 09 Also written: SI B63 05 09, B630509, 63 05 09, SIB-63-05-09, SI B630509 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10036978 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-63-05-09 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2009–2011 |
| Chassis | E70, E71 |
| Engines | M57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Exterior Lighting |
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.