Two problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2005 BMW 645. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The brake vacuum pump seals are leaking. This ultimately will affect the brake assist and potentially result in failure to stop the vehicle within prescribed stopping distances creating potential for a crash. This problem was identified by the local BMW dealership in highlands ranch denver. Oct 1 2010 BMW recalled 198,000 vehicles including v8 and 6 series vehicles for this exact same problem but my VIN shows no recall notice however it has the exact same component experiencing the exact same issues and BMW is refusing to acknowledge that my vehicle should be recalled as for this VIN there are no outstanding notifications. I repeat the exact same issue is being experienced on my vehicle as was the reason for 198,000 vehicles recalled from the notice of oct 1 2010.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 645ci. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph, and approached a traffic signal. While the brakes were engaged the vehicle began to roll, and the vehicle came to a complete stop after excessive force was applied to the brake pedal repeatedly. There was a recall associated with the NHTSA campaign id number (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The dealer informed the contact that he would be responsible for the recall repair expense, and the manufacturer would reimburse for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000. The VIN was unavailable.