| Issue ID | 901527 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10443634 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 330I |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/02/11 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Headlight light output has strongly diminished. In 2003-2004 bmw used zkw headlights in which the reflector bowl behind the light-bulb were prone to the melting due to heat causing poor light output. Bmw must have recognized this as they changed headlight suppliers in later models. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STERLING, VA |
| VIN pattern | WBAEV53464KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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