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Old May 10, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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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.
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Old May 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/

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Old May 13, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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Thank you very much!
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Old Jun 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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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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See all of 2nd post including link.

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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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hiiii
thanks for giving the information........
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Old Jul 9, 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
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Old Jan 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 ???

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Yes.
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 11:14 PM
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Balbs Thank you sir for quick answer many thanks.

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