2025 BMW X5/X6/X7/7 Series/M5 Upper Oil Pan Screw Delivery Stop

Important Delivery Stop Information

BMW has issued a critical advisory regarding this Delivery Stop, SIB 11 05 25. Dealers are explicitly instructed: "Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop."

This means that any affected 2025 BMW X5, X6, X7, 7 Series, or M5 vehicle cannot be sold or delivered until the necessary repair has been completed. Owners should be aware that if their vehicle is subject to this Delivery Stop, it must undergo the specified service before it can be released. BMW notes that this repair is both "MOBILE FRIENDLY" and "REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE (RSU) FRIENDLY."

What is the Delivery Stop SIB 11 05 25?

BMW Service Information Bulletin (SIB) 11 05 25, Revision 2, details a Delivery Stop for certain 2025 BMW vehicles. This bulletin replaces the earlier SI B11 05 25 dated August 2025. The purpose of this Delivery Stop is to address an assembly error concerning the upper oil pan screws on the S68T engine.

The Delivery Stop became effective on July 11, 2025, for vehicles produced between April 14, 2025, and June 3, 2025. Vehicles requiring this campaign will be marked as “Open” when checked in BMW's internal systems such as AIR, AWP, Campaign Summary, or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry. Dealers can also find a list of affected vehicles in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS as of July 12, 2025.

The S68T Engine Upper Oil Pan Issue

The core issue identified in SIB 11 05 25 is an assembly error where the upper oil pan screws on the S68T engine may not have been torqued correctly during manufacturing. While the bulletin does not explicitly state the consequences, improperly torqued oil pan screws can lead to oil leaks, which could potentially cause engine damage or other operational issues over time. The focus keyword, 2025 BMW X5 upper oil pan screws, highlights the specific component and model affected by this critical pre-delivery repair.

Repair Procedure Summary

The correction for this Delivery Stop involves removing, replacing, and correctly torquing six specific upper oil pan screws. Technicians are instructed to follow Repair Instruction 11 13 020, titled "Remove and Install Lower Oil Pan Section," for guidance.

It is crucial that the upper engine oil pan and the engine oil pump are not removed from the vehicle during this process. The procedure specifies replacing the six affected screws one at a time after the lower oil pan has been removed. The screws to be replaced are located in positions 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, and 14, as visually depicted in the service documentation's oil pan diagram. Each new screw must be torqued to a Joining Torque of 10 Nm, followed by an Angle Torque of 90 degrees.

Required Parts and Materials

The primary part number for the replacement screws is 07 11 9 908 428, which are hexagon bolts. Six of these are required for all affected models. The bulletin also lists various other parts that may be required depending on the specific model and existing components, including different types of bolts, nuts, gaskets, and sealing rings. For F95 and F96 vehicles, the main hexagon bolt (07 11 9 908 428) is needed in a quantity of 6. Similarly, G07, G70, and G90/F96 vehicles also require 6 of the 07 11 9 908 428 hexagon bolts.

Additionally, for vehicles under the BMW Maintenance Program, engine oil (0W-30 LL01FE) and an oil filter may need to be replaced if the engine oil service task is due or recommended. The specific oil volume is 10.3 liters (or 103 one-tenth liters) for bulk supply, or 10.8 liters (108 one-tenth liters) for maintenance program service, referencing SI B11 01 21. Other small parts, fluids, lubricants, and one-time use screws, nuts, and seals should be replaced as per ISTA repair instructions and the Electronic Parts Catalog. These additional items must be invoiced separately under the repair code listed in this bulletin.

Claim and Warranty Information

Reimbursement for this action is handled via normal claim entry using Repair Code 0011970700, which covers the "F95 F96 G07 G70 G9x S68T Reworking threaded connection, upper oil sump section." The labor allowance varies by model and whether the repair is completed before or after the first vehicle delivery.

For completion before the first vehicle delivery, Work Package #1 (Labor Operation 00 78 766) applies, with labor allowances ranging from 18 FRU (for F95, F96) to 64 FRU (for G99). If the vehicle was already serviced for this issue, Work Package #2 (Labor Operation 00 78 767) allows 1 FRU. If the vehicle arrives at the service center with the Action open and no other main work is performed, Work Package #3 (Labor Operation 00 78 219) applies, with labor allowances from 19 FRU (F95, F96) to 65 FRU (G99).

Bulk supply materials can be reimbursed up to $220.00 under Sublet Code 4. For vehicles with an active maintenance program, a separate Repair Code 85990501MP and Labor Operation 00 00 105 are used for standard scope of service related to the oil change, allowing 2 FRU. The bulletin also notes that this Service Action qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, claimed under Sublet Code 2, with further details in SI B01 29 16.

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NHTSA ID: 11022863