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SIB 84 07 16: Software software update

Software software update on BMW E60/F01/F02/F06 and other models (2012–2014); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150984 · Jan 2017 · also written SI B84 07 16, B840716

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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NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 84 07 16
Also written: SI B84 07 16, B840716, 84 07 16, SIB-84-07-16, SI B840716
NHTSA ID10150984
Document IDs filedB840716
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 740i, 740LI, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, X3
Model years2012–2014
ChassisE60, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25
EnginesN20, N47, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software
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.