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2004 BMW M5

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Service bulletins

6 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

B510819

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

B611305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

B340714

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-

B170222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).

B662419

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.

B013118

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.