fuse BMW 5 SERIES 2004 E60 Service and warranty information

Limited Warranty –
Rust Perforation 2004 Models
BMW NA warrants this original vehicle
against defects in materials or workmanship
which will result in rust perforation of the
vehicle body for a period of 6 years, without
mileage limitation, commencing on the date
of first retail sale, or the date the vehicle is
first placed in service as a demonstrator or
company vehicle, whichever is earlier.
To obtain service under this warranty, the
vehicle must be brought, upon discovery of
any rust perforation, to the workshop of any
authorized BMW center. This BMW center
will, without charge for parts or labor, either
repair or replace the defective part(s). The
decision to repair or replace said part(s) is
solely the prerogative of BMW of North
America. Parts for which replacements are
made become the property of BMW of North
America.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE:
In order to keep this warranty in effect, the
vehicle must be inspected at least every two
years. Any areas requiring preventative
maintenance must be repaired. (THIS
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE IS AT THE
OWNER’S EXPENSE).
The Inspection/Maintenance consists of:
a. Washing the chassis before inspection, if
necessary, due to dirt accumulation.
b. Repairing any damages to undercoating or
paint due to stone chips, gravel erosion,
scratches, or other external influences.
BMW of North America makes no other
express warranty on this product except the
new car warranty or the warranty as to the
emission control system. THE DURATION OF
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTIES HEREIN.
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HEREBY
EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS
OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OFUSE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY BREACH
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequen-
tial damages, so the above limitations and
exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. Any legal claim or
action arising from any express or implied
warranty contained herein must be brought
within 12 months of the date it arises.
This warranty does not apply to the
following:
a.Damage caused by negligence, improper
accident damage repairs, or improper use.
b. Damage attributable to failure to perform
required inspections/maintenance at the
specified intervals or in accordance with
the BMW rust inspection/maintenance
program instructions. Proof must be
provided by a paid invoice or filling in the
appropriate boxes in the Service Section
of this Statement.
BMW will not accept any liability for any
parts and accessories not approved by
BMW.
This warranty shall be null and void if the
vehicle identification number has been
altered or cannot be read, if the odometer
has been replaced or altered and the true
mileage cannot be determined, if the
vehicle has been declared a total loss or
sold for salvage purposes, or if the vehicle
has been used in any competitive event.
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