Tl*the contact owns a 1996 bmw e46. The contact stated that gas is leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The failure occurs when the vehicle is not driven on a regular basis. The dealer stated that this is normal when the vehicle is not driven on a daily basis. The current mileage is 41,000 and failure mileage was 39,000.
The worst 1996 BMW E46 problems
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- Fuel system1
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 BMW E46 2
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What 1996 BMW E46 owners say
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Questions about the 1996 BMW E46
Is the 1996 BMW E46 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 BMW E46, fewer than a typical E46 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 BMW E46?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 BMW E46 have?
No recalls on record.
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