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      08-02-2021, 12:36 PM   #23
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Wow. Doubt BMW will replace though? Would expect to just go through owners insurance? I guess it depends on cause though. Would love to see updates on this as well.

Hope their family or passengers are ok.
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      08-02-2021, 11:20 PM   #24
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It's definitely the hottest looking x7 I've seen on this forum
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Hope everyone is ok.
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      08-03-2021, 07:13 AM   #26
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I’m no forensic expert, but it appears the fire started towards the front on the driver’s side based on the amount of hood damage.

Is that the B58? What is located in that area? Is there a battery there? Coolant pump? Radiator?


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Holy crap... saw this posted on Facebook. Owner says his brand new 2021 X7 (384 miles) "had an engine fire that happened out of nowhere while driving." No information on the accuracy of the statement, but the video in this link and pics are rather dramatic.


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There is a video on facebook, the first 5 seconds or show shows flames shooting out the front of the car. Looks like it's closer to drivers side. Not sure what is in that area that could cause flames to shoot forward straight out. Maybe the AC freon (I read R1234 is flammable).
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Jeez, Chris, when I saw the notification that it was your post I thought the worst!!! There for the grace of God, right?!
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BMW will probably still sell it as a CPO.
As long as the first service isn't late.
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For those that missed it in the OP, here's the video on the Facebook post that shows it:
https://www.facebook.com/1565513858/...9700698795519/
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The link is not working Wild Blue. Every time I click on it it says that the video is not available.
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The link is not working Wild Blue. Every time I click on it it says that the video is not available.
It's because you need to be friends or part of the group where they posted it.
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No one wants to see these accidents: not the owner, not BMW, not even arm chair quarterbacks / front end designers who favor thermal energy as a primary tool.

For all it's worth, I hope BMW will identify the root cause.
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