BMW recall: Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which are not to specification
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which were not produced according to the specifications
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. On the affected vehicles the brake discs will be checked and if necessary replaced
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which were not produced according to the specifications
The fix
On the affected vehicles the brake discs will be checked and if necessary replaced
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 SERIES | 27 Jan 2021 | 5 Feb 2021 | 705 |
| 4 SERIES | 27 Jan 2021 | 3 Feb 2021 | 705 |
| 3 SERIES | 27 Jan 2021 | 3 Feb 2021 | 705 |
| 8 SERIES | 29 Jan 2021 | 5 Feb 2021 | 705 |
| 5 SERIES | 28 Jan 2021 | 5 Feb 2021 | 705 |
| 7 SERIES | 2 Feb 2021 | 5 Feb 2021 | 705 |
| 7 SERIES | 29 Jan 2021 | 4 Feb 2021 | 705 |
| 8 SERIES | 1 Feb 2021 | 4 Feb 2021 | 705 |
| Z4 | 29 Jan 2021 | 3 Feb 2021 | 705 |
| 4 SERIES | 27 Jan 2021 | 5 Feb 2021 | 705 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 15 March 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.