The headlight adjuster fell off, consumer was unable to adjust headlights to see while driving .*ak. Consumer stated the headlight adjuster was not a replacement part, and the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced.
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 1996 BMW 850CIA 3
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What 1996 BMW 850CIA owners say
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Questions about the 1996 BMW 850CIA
Is the 1996 BMW 850CIA reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 BMW 850CIA, close to a typical 850CIA model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 BMW 850CIA?
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How many recalls does the 1996 BMW 850CIA have?
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