| Issue ID | 814474 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10353848 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 330I |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/08/10 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I recently purchased a 2004 330i zhp, and drove it home. Didn't drive it at night for some time, but when i finally did, found out lighting is very dim, so much, i have no confidence driving at night. I must use foglights on low beam, and high beams when i can. Failure occurs every time i drive at night, and through my research, i feel the reflective material in the bowls is baked off. These light should be better than the halogens i had on my 325i, but they are not. I have not corrected the problem because repairs are too costly..... And do not feel i should pay for the defective headlights. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILLIAMSBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | WBAEV53454KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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