# 2005 BMW 645CI — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
> NHTSA complaint `1750462` · 2021-06-03 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** 645CI
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- **Miles at failure:** 100,046
## Narrative
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 645CI. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for the front driver’s side bulb replacement, the mechanic informed the contact that the headlight wires were brittle and burnt. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to buy new headlamps. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 100,046.
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