Can some explain LCI to me?
05-10-2013, 09:36 AM
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Can some explain LCI to me?
Hi, I just purchase a 07 525i and am pretty new to the BMW world ( My first BMW ) and keep seeing things about LCI. What is LCI? And How do I know if I have LCI? All help is greatly appreciated, and please be nice I am still learning the BMW world lol. 
05-10-2013, 11:30 AM
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It's when BMW makes a facelift of a certain model series during it's life cycle. LCI = Life Cycle Impulse. The E60 is a 2004-2010 model car. The facelift came in the 2008 models (2007 Europe). It's mainly a cosmetic change. However there were engine changes as well (525-528, 530-535, 545-550)
https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...vs-lci-101552/
https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...vs-lci-101552/
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06-30-2013, 07:03 AM
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Hi,
welcome BMW and keep seeing things about LCI. What is LCI? And How do I know if I have LCI? All help is greatly appreciated, and please be nice I am still learning the BMW world lol.
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welcome BMW and keep seeing things about LCI. What is LCI? And How do I know if I have LCI? All help is greatly appreciated, and please be nice I am still learning the BMW world lol.
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07-09-2013, 06:42 PM
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i thought LCI meant some sort of led lighting term for bmw's,,, LOL
always heard people saying LCI headlights, LCI tails, noticed they were all LED and i somehow came up with that idea. oh well learn something new everyday
always heard people saying LCI headlights, LCI tails, noticed they were all LED and i somehow came up with that idea. oh well learn something new everyday
01-17-2014, 03:36 PM
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Hi guys very interesting I have a 2005 530d M Sport/ Sport does that mean I have a pre lci model sorry for asking simple question ???
Thanks Scrappy1
Thanks Scrappy1