Owner/Driver Information:
Name _____________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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Owner/Driver Telephones:
Business _____________________________________________________________________
Home _____________________________________________________________________
Model ________________________________________________ Year _______________
VINRetail/In Service Date_________________________________________________________
Trim Code ___________________________________ Color Code _____________________
Production Date _______________________________________________________________
License Plate Number _________________________________________________________
BMW Center Telephone Numbers:
Offices_____________________________________________________________________
Services _____________________________________________________________________
5Series 2005
Customer Assistance
Information
Your satisfaction with our product and the
services provided by authorized BMW centers
is of great importance to us. We take pride in
our product, as does the BMW center who
services it. If you should ever have a question
regarding your BMW center’s service or your
BMW's performance, we recommend that you
contact your authorized BMW center. Should
you travel to an unfamiliar area, the BMW
center directory provided at the time of deliv-
ery will help you locate the nearest authorized
BMW center. The centers listed are equipped
to help you with all matters related to your
BMW vehicle.
When contacting an authorized BMW center,
we suggest that depending upon the nature
of your contact, you discuss it with either the
Sales, Service, or Parts Manager.
As all matters are resolved at the BMW
center level, it is important that they be given
the opportunity to provide a solution. Should
you feel that you were not provided with the
proper response, we urge you to contact the
General Manager or BMW Center Operator.
Despite the best intentions of all parties, a
misunderstanding may occur between you
and your BMW center. Should this occur and
you require further assistance, you may wish
to contact the BMW NA Customer Relations
Department at 1- 800-831-1117 or though
our website @ www.bmwusa.com. When
contacting, we ask that you provide the
following information:
1. Your name, address and telephone
number.
2. Vehicle Identification Number (last seven
digits).
3. Vehicle’s delivery date.
4. Vehicle mileage.
5. Selling BMW center’s name.
6. Servicing BMW center’s name.
7. Description of the problem.A BMW NA Customer Relations
Representative will carefully review all the
facts involved and let you know what further
action will be taken in conjunction with your
BMW center. Please remember: the first step
in resolving a complaint is to contact the
authorized BMW center that performed the
work on your vehicle. They have the neces-
sary equipment and the personnel to achieve
this goal.
We are confident that every effort will be
made to ensure your satisfaction.
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Customer Assistance –
Notification
During a specific period (usually the earlier of
12 months or 12,000 miles, though this period
varies by state), some states require us or
our authorized BMW center, to repair in a
reasonable number of attempts, any defect or
condition which substantially impairs the use,
value, or safety of a new vehicle sold, leased
or registered in that state.
A “reasonable number of attempts” is gener-
ally defined as (i) two or more attempts to
repair the same defect (the number of
attempts may vary by state) or (ii) that the
same defect has caused the vehicle to be out
of service by reason of repair for more than
30 days (this period may vary by state),
except for delays created by conditions
beyond our control.
If we are unable to correct a defect or condi-
tion covered by these statutes in a reason-
able number of attempts, we may be
obligated either to replace the vehicle or
reimburse the owner/lessee in an amount
equal to the purchase price or lease
payments paid by the owner/lessee, less the
amount directly attributable to use of the
vehicle by the owner/lessee.
YOU SHOULD SEND WRITTEN NOTIFICA-
TION DIRECTLY TO BMW OF NORTH
AMERICA OF THE EXISTENCE OF AN
ALLEGED DEFECT. SEND WRITTEN
COMMUNICATION TO THE NATIONAL
CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS LISTED BELOW.
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA
CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1227
WESTWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07675-1227
Telephone: 1-800-831-1117BBB Auto Line
If your concern is still not resolved to your
satisfaction, BMW offers additional assistance
through BBB AUTO LINE in ARKANSAS,
CALIFORNIA, IDAHO, IOWA, GEORGIA,
MINNESOTA and PENNSYLVANIA. BBB
AUTO LINE is a dispute resolution program
administered by the Council of Better
Business Bureaus. BBB AUTO LINE resolves
disputes through mediation or arbitration.
Mediation is an informal proceeding whereby
a neutral third party (mediator) helps the
parties to find an acceptable resolution.
Arbitration is also an informal proceeding in
which an impartial third party renders a
decision after a hearing at which both parties
have an opportunity to be heard. You can
select mediation or arbitration or both.
The program is free of charge to you, the
consumer but there are some minimum
requirements for participation in the program.
Please contact BBB AUTO LINE at the
address or phone number listed below for
more details:
BBB AUTO LINE
4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203
1 (800) 955-5100
If you wish to use the program and you
qualify for participation, you will be required to
provide the following information:
➣ Your name and address
➣ The vehicle identification number (VIN)
➣ The make, model and year of your vehicle
➣ A description of the problem with your
vehicle.
BBB AUTO LINE will also ask you for other
information that may help resolve your
concerns, such as the purchase price of your
vehicle, any mileage at the time of purchase,
the current mileage, and copies of repair
orders.
BBB AUTO LINE will notify you when your
claim has been filed. If you decide to
arbitrate you may attend the hearing in
person or by telephone. You may bring
witnesses and give supporting evidence. You
may also submit your claim in writing and ask
for a decision on the documents you submit,
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BMW Roadside Assistance
The BMW Roadside Assistance Program
reflects BMW’s commitment to your
complete satisfaction with the BMW
ownership experience.
It is available for U.S. version BMWs in all 50
states, Canada, and Puerto Rico 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year.
It is a valuable benefit provided to you at no
additional cost. (Subject to certain limitations
and exclusions noted on page 30).
Owner’s Eligibility
You are covered if your vehicle is:
– A new BMW automobile, distributed by
BMW NA, and purchased at an authorized
BMW center, OR;
– A new BMW automobile, purchased under
the BMW NA European Delivery Plan, OR;
– A new, U.S. version, BMW automobile
purchased under the Diplomatic or Military
Sales programs, operated in any of the 50
states, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Coverage is provided for the vehicle itself,
regardless of the driver. Protection is concur-
rent with the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Getting Started
A temporary Roadside Assistance
Identification Card can be found inside of your
vehicle portfolio. It contains the 24-hour toll-
free number for Roadside Assistance.
For your convenience a decal, showing the
same information as the ID card, has been
affixed to the tool kit cover on the trunk lid.
In a few weeks you will receive a permanent
BMW Roadside Assistance ID card by mail.
The date of purchase and the vehicle identifi-
cation number (VIN) are embossed on the
card.
This card should be carried by the driver of
your BMW automobile.
Calling For Assistance
The toll-free BMW Roadside Assistance
number is answered by a BMW Roadside
Assistance service representative. In order foryou to receive quick and reliable services, it is
essential that you should provide detailed and
accurate information to the service represen-
tative.
Be prepared to give:
1. Your name and address.
2. Your complete Vehicle Identification
Number (found on your vehicle registration
or your permanent BMW Roadside
Assistance ID card).
3. Model description of your vehicle.
4. Date of purchase.
5. License plate number of your vehicle.
6. Vehicle location (including nearby cross-
roads/intersections, highway mile markers,
street numbers, landmarks, etc.).
7. Location you are calling from (including a
telephone number where you can be
reached). If you are calling from a public
phone wait there for the return call. Do not
leave this location without informing the
Roadside Assistance service representa-
tive.
8. A description of your vehicle’s problem.
Specific and accurate information will
enable the Roadside Assistance service
representative to provide the proper help.
Auto Valet Service.Should there be a need
beyond BMW Roadside Assistance, Auto
Valet will provide a personal assistant who
will help in every way to get you to your final
destination. Auto Valet will help you locate a
rental car or taxi agency, hotel or even help
procure airline reservations. In event of an
emergency, this service will assist you in
getting information out to the proper party
whether its business or personal. If unable to
contact, the message relay service will
document the information, and will make
reasonable efforts to deliver the message to
the message recipient.
Personal Trip Routing.Leave the planning to
us. Simply give one of our Roadside
Assistance service representatives a call, and
we’ll provide you with detailed, easy to read,
computerized trip itinerary and companion
map package.
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California Emission Control
Warranty Statement*
Your Warranty Rights and
Obligations
The California Air Resources Board and
BMW of North America (BMW NA) are
pleased to explain the emission control
system warranty on your 2005 vehicle. In
California, new motor vehicles must be
designed, built and equipped to meet the
State’s stringent anti-smog standards. BMW
NA must warrant the emission control system
on your vehicle for the periods of time listed
below provided there has been no abuse,
neglect or improper maintenance of your
vehicle.
Your emission control system may include
parts such as the fuel injection system, the
ignition system, catalytic converter, and
engine computer. Also included may be
hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-
related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, BMW
NA will repair your vehicle at no cost to you
including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:
– For 3 years or 50,000 miles whichever
occurs first:
1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspec-
tion, all necessary repairs and adjustments
will be made by BMW NA to ensure that
your vehicle passes the inspection. This is
your emission control system PERFOR-
MANCE WARRANTY.
2. If any emission-related part on your
vehicle is defective, the part will be
repaired or replaced by BMW NA. This is
your short-term emission control system
DEFECTS WARRANTY.
– For 7 years or 70,000 miles whichever
occurs first:
If an emission-related part specially noted on
page 42 as having coverage for 7 years or
70,000 miles is defective, the part will be
repaired or replaced by BMW NA. This is
your long-term emission control system
DEFECTS WARRANTY.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:
– As the vehicle owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your Owner’s
Manual. BMW NA recommends that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your vehicle, but BMW NA cannot deny
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or
for your failure to ensure the performance
of all scheduled maintenance.
– You are responsible for presenting your
vehicle to an authorized BMW center as
soon as a problem exists. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a reason-
able amount of time, not to exceed 30
days.
– As the vehicle owner, you should also be
aware that BMW NA may deny your
warranty coverage if your vehicle or part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact:
BMW of North America
Customer Relations Department
PO. Box 1227
Westwood, N.J. 07675-1227
Telephone: 1-800-831-1117
Website:
www.bmwusa.com
or the
California Air Resources Board
9528 Telstar Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
*The California Emissions Control System
Limited Warranty applies to all 2005 U.S.
specification BMW vehicles sold, leased,
and/or registered in California, Maine,
Massachusetts or Vermont.
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For assistance in determining which parts are
covered by this warranty, please contact your
authorized BMW center or the BMW NA
Customer Relations Department at 1-800-
831-1117. You may obtain further information
concerning the emissions warranty or report
violations of warranty terms, by contacting Air
Resources Board (ARB), Mobile Source
Operations Division, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El
Monte, CA 91731. Please include the title of
the BMW service department head and
telephone number.
California Emission Warranty
Parts List
The following components are covered for
defects by the California Emission Control
System Limited Warranty for a period of 7
years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first:
Component 525i 530i 545i
Vanos Camshaft Position
Controller••
Valvetronic System•
Intake Manifold/System•••
Cylinder Head Cover Gasket•
Fuel Pump•••
Fuel Tank•••
Rear (monitor) oxygen sensor••
Engine Control Module•••
Transmission Control Module•••
Exhaust Manifold Gasket•••
Exhaust Manifold w/Catalyst•••Notice
The “National Traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety
Act of 1966” requires manufacturers to be in a
position to contact the vehicle owners when a
correction of a product defect becomes
necessary. Please fill in the attached
postcard if you change your address or
purchase a used BMW.
Tire Warranty Statement
Tires are warranted by their respective
manufacturer as detailed in the applicable tire
manufacturer’s warranty statements.
Instructions for proper tire care and mainte-
nance are contained in the Owner’s Manual.
Should you experience difficulty in obtaining
warranty service from a tire manufacturer,
your authorized BMW center will assist you in
resolving the difficulty.
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❑USED CAR PURCHASE
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Date
(the last eight
digits of the VIN)
Model
Chassis Number
Last Name First Name
NumberStreet Apt./Suite
CityStateZip Code
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Telephone--PM
Telephone
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Fax--PM
Fax
Email