| Issue ID | 778439 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10320975 |
| Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 330I |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 13/02/10 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 330i. While driving 75 mph at night the vehicle head lamps were dim and he was unable to see ahead . The contact stated he replaced the head lamp bulbs himself, but he still finds it difficult to see at night. He had not taken the vehicle to the dealer at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 133,000. The current mileage were 134,000. Updated 5/20/2010 *cn updated 07/19/10*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CALDWELL, WV |
| VIN pattern | WBAEV53404KXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/01/10 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 75 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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