BMW to recall 1.3m cars worldwide

Adrian Holliday
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Premium car maker BMW is recalling 1.3m of its 5 and 6-Series cars built between 2003 and 2010, which will affect 100,000 UK drivers.

Specifically the worry is about a battery cable cover in the boot which could - potentially - present a fire hazard. Is, then, BMW's cast-iron quality image at risk of being knocked?

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