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This just happened to me. When I saw it I thought someone hit my car, but after searching online I saw that this is a common issue. I am currently out of warranty, but when I called BMW they told me it might be covered for free. I'm going to get the light fixed this week so I'll let you guys know.
TSB:
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 1 Series
Nature of Defect:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Bulletin Number:
SIB-63-10-08
Bulletin Date:
Jun 2010
Summary:
BMW: MOUNTING TENSION OR THE CUTOUT AREA OF THE TRUNK FOR THE LIGHT IS CAUSING THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENS TO CRACK. THIS IS ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK IN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10036986 )
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