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2004 BMW 3 SERIES Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1013196
Internal NHTSA #	10545135
Manufacurer	BMW of North America, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	3 SERIES
Model Year	2004
File date	24/09/13
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Recently purchased said vehicle and it came with zkw hid bi-xenon lighting system which appears the inner plastic bowls are burnt to a crisp with detriment light output making it almost impossible to clearly see unlit roads at night, this is a huge safety concern and needs to be reviewed and solved in a timely manner as it affects thousands of similar vehicles on the road. I'm afraid the reduced light output might appear to other drivers at night that my vehicle is further away that it is in reality giving the possibility of them crossing into my travel path incurring an accident. I know you have been reviewing this for quite some time but we need a resolution soon... Thank you. *js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	151000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OLIVE BRANCH, MS
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2004 BMW 3 SERIES Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 BMW 3 SERIES Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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