| Issue ID | 904533 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10446084 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | M3 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 30/01/12 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Failed rear view mirror where a liquid inside forms a bubble making the mirror totally unusable. This is a problem experienced by most with similar vehicles and bmw na has refused to own up and address the problem. The liquid that spills causes irreparable damage to the parts that it spills on and is also toxic. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROMOLAND, CA |
| VIN pattern | WBSBL93473JXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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