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SIB 64 03 15: EVAP system leak

EVAP system leak on BMW E46/E90/E91/E92 and other models (2006–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147209 · Jul 2015 · also written SI B64 03 15, B640315

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.

CAUSE The evaporator is leaking refrigerant.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 64 03 15
Also written: SI B64 03 15, B640315, 64 03 15, SIB-64-03-15, SI B640315
NHTSA ID10147209
Document IDs filedB640315
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models325i, 328, 328i, 330i, 335, 335d, 335i, 335IS, M3
Model years2006–2013
ChassisE46, E90, E91, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesM54, M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, S65
Component (NHTSA)Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner

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.