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2002 BMW 325I Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	662229
Internal NHTSA #	10217387
Manufacurer	BMW of North America, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	325I
Model Year	2002
File date	03/12/07
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have had an emission-related air pump and valve replaced on my 2002 bmw 325i five times since i purchased it new in june of 2002. The first four times it failed were within the first year of ownership and the most recent time it failed was in december, when the car had 77,000 miles on it. Each time it failed the check engine light came on. The only purpose for these components is to provide fresh oxygen to the catalytic converter upon startup in order to prevent the premature demise of the catalytic converter. Despite this, bmwna does not consider this an emissions related component covered under us law up to 80,000 miles. The last time the component was replaced it cost me $700 after the dealer reduced the bill. Additionally, bmw told me two weeks ago that i would be receiving an additional check for half the remaining cost of the repair. They have also promised that someone would contact me and explain why it isn't an emissions related part covered under us law. To date, i have not received a check or an explanation. My contention is that: - it is an emissions-related part and should be fully covered to 80,000 miles - the fact that five have failed on my automobile indicate that it is a defective design - the individual i spoke to at bmw acknowledged that there were some issues with this component, especially in cold weather (all my failures occurred during the winter months in minnesota).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	77777
Number of Occurences	5
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	IGH, MN
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	30/06/02
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	MOTORWERKS
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Dealer's city	BLOOMINGTON
Dealer's state code	MN
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2002 BMW 325I Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 BMW 325I Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects

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