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Compact

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Gas I6

3.0L/183

MPI

230 @ 6500

200 @ 2750

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

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6

Manual

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4.32

4.35

2.46

2.50

1.66

1.67

1.23

1.00

0.85

3.94

3.93

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3.23

3.38

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3340 lbs

3583 lbs

Double Pivot

5-Link

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Pwr-Assisted

4-Wheel

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Yes

11.8 x 0.94 in

11.8 x 0.79 in

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16 x 7.0 in

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Alloy

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P205/55R16

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28 MPG

289.80 mi

305.90 mi

18 MPG

19 MPG

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450.80 mi

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16.1 gal

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Pwr Rack & Pinion

16.0

18.2

3.0

36.1 ft

38.7 ft

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5

93.0 ft³

38.5 in

41.5 in

55.4 in

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37.5 in

34.6 in

55.1 in

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108.7 in

178.2 in

71.5 in

55.9 in

59.1 in

59.6 in

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12.0 ft³

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180

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3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine-inc: double-VANOS variable valve timing, Valvetronic.

Electronically controlled engine cooling.

Pwr coolant pump.

Volume-controlled oil pump.

Engine start/stop button w/galvanic pearl-gloss trim.

Electronic throttle control.

6-speed manual transmission w/OD.

Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, dynamic traction control.

Rear wheel drive.

Double-pivot strut front suspension-inc: coil springs, aluminum lower arms, aluminum steering knuckles, aluminum subframe.

5-link rear suspension w/coil springs.

Front/rear twin-tube gas-pressurized shock absorbers.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

P205/55R16 run-flat all-season tires.

16" alloy wheels (style 268).

Engine speed-sensitive pwr steering.

4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine-inc: double-VANOS variable valve timing, Valvetronic.

Electronically controlled engine cooling.

Pwr coolant pump.

Volume-controlled oil pump.

Engine start/stop button w/galvanic pearl-gloss trim.

Electronic throttle control.

6-speed manual transmission w/OD.

Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, hill descent control.

xDrive all-wheel drive system.

Double-pivot strut front suspension-inc: lower arms, coil springs.

5-link rear suspension w/coil springs.

Front/rear twin-tube gas-pressurized shock absorbers.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

P205/55R16 run-flat all-season tires.

16" alloy wheels (style 268).

Engine speed-sensitive pwr steering.

4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Pwr tilt/slide glass moonroof-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature, sliding sunshade.

Front/rear body-color bumpers w/black air intakes.

Automatic high/low beam halogen headlights-inc: corona ring daytime running lights.

Fog lights.

Adaptive brakelights.

Daytime running lights.

Pwr heated mirrors.

Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer jets.

Exterior door handles w/ground lighting

Pwr tilt/slide glass moonroof-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature, sliding sunshade.

Front/rear body-color bumpers w/black air intakes.

Automatic high/low beam halogen headlights-inc: corona ring daytime running lights.

Retractable headlight washers.

Fog lights.

Adaptive brakelights.

Daytime running lights.

Pwr heated mirrors.

Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer jets.

Exterior door handles w/ground lighting

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Leatherette seat trim.

Manually-adjustable front bucket seats w/2-way adjustable headrests.

Front center console-inc: climate-controlled storage, integrated cupholder, armrest.

Rear center armrest.

Front/rear floor mats.

"BMW" door sills.

3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic multi-function steering wheel-inc: audio controls.

Electric analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, galvanic pearl-gloss trim.

LCD main & trip odometers.

On-board computer-inc: check control vehicle monitoring system w/pictogram display.

Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Vehicle key & memory.

Coded driveaway protection.

Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature, key-off operation.

Central locking system-inc: selective unlock.

Dynamic cruise control.

Pwr trunk release.

Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, (10) speakers w/(2) subwoofers, radio data systems (RDS), auxiliary audio input.

Prep for alarm, CD changer, satellite radio & cellular phone.

3-channel FM diversity antenna.

Automatic tri-zone climate control-inc: auto air recirculation, mist control, bi-directional solar sensor, heat-at-rest, activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation.

Rear window defroster.

Locking glove box w/rechargeable take-out flashlight, spare key holder.

Smoker pkg.

Auxiliary pwr outlet.

Dual front/rear cupholders.

Open front door storage pockets.

Dark burl walnut wood trim.

Pearl-gloss galvanic door handle trim.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

BMW ambiance lighting.

Courtesy lights-inc: fade in/out feature, front footwells, dual front/rear reading lights.

Front seatback storage compartments.

Cargo area-inc: underfloor storage, bin w/CD storage, (4) tie-downs

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Dual front 2-stage airbags w/occupant sensor & indicator light.

Front side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain head protection system.

All-position 3-point safety belts-inc: front/rear outboard pretensioners, front force limiters.

All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR).

LATCH attachments for rear seats.

Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, dynamic traction control.

Interlocking door anchoring system.

Daytime running lights.

Advanced crash safety management.

Crash sensor-inc: doors unlock, hazard lights on, interior lighting on.

Child safety rear door locks.

Emergency trunk release.

Battery safety terminal (BST)

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Dual front 2-stage airbags w/occupant sensor & indicator light.

Front side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain head protection system.

All-position 3-point safety belts-inc: front/rear outboard pretensioners, front force limiters.

All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR).

LATCH attachments for rear seats.

Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, hill descent control.

Interlocking door anchoring system.

Daytime running lights.

Advanced crash safety management.

Crash sensor-inc: doors unlock, hazard lights on, interior lighting on.

Child safety rear door locks.

Emergency trunk release.

Battery safety terminal (BST)

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Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V071000.

Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 05, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
840,000.

Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture..

Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be mailed an interim notification beginning March 31, 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V683000.

Mfg's Report Date:
October 30, 2017.

Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
740,561.

Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit..

Consequence:
An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V676000.

Mfg's Report Date:
October 25, 2017.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
672,775.

Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat..

Consequence:
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V044000.

Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 07, 2013.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
504,545.

Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through July 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through July 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle..

Consequence:
If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected]

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V257000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 01, 2009.

Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
2,350.

Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING MY 2008 1-SERIES AND 3- SERIES PASSENGER CARS. INCORRECT CRIMP CONNECTORS MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SIDE AIR BAG AND BELT TENSIONER WIRING. AS A RESULT SUFFICIENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE CRIMP CONNECTORS AND THE CORRESPONDING PLUG MAY NOT OCCUR WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION..

Consequence:
IF THAT HAPPENED, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE FOR THE SIDE AIR BAG AND/OR THE SAFETY BELT TENSIONER NOT TO DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES..

Remedy:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Frontal Driver:
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Frontal Passenger:
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Side Driver:
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Side Rear Passenger:
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Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
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Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).