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2004 BMW 3 SERIES Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	900730
Internal NHTSA #	10442819
Manufacurer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	3 SERIES
Model Year	2004
File date	07/01/12
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Headlights have gradually lowered light output to the point that the vehicle is unsafe to operate in dark conditions. This condition has apparently happened to many other vehicles of the same make and model, and may have something to do with the low beam reflectors on 2003-2004 zkw hid headlights were made of some material that degraded when subjected to the heat produced by oem xenon bulbs.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	140000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAN JOSE, CA
VIN pattern	WBAEV53444KXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
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Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	0
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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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