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Jason · 11-16-2012, 02:03 PM

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BMW X6 M Explodes Into Fire While Being Driven by UFC Manager

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UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) star Randy Couture's manager narrowly escaped a mysterious explosion of his BMW X6 M.

The reason behind the explosion has yet to be determined, but as Courture's manager Sam Spira tells the story, he was driving to a friend's house several days ago when "without any warning, my BMW X6M burst into flames, exploded and was completely totaled."

Remains of the X6 M after firefighters extinguished the fire.

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He described the event as "a very loud bang while going about 10 miles an hour -- there was a speed bump that I slowed down for -- followed by an immediate giant engine malfunction light and flames coming out from the front and under the car." Seconds later, the car exploded and was engulfed in flames.

To make matters even more harrowing, his daughter was in the passenger seat and her door wouldn't open. Spira took action by grabbing his daughter and pulling her out from the driver's side, burning himself in the process.

Spira observed that had they been traveling down the highway when this happened, they would probably all be dead.

BMW has released the following statement on the incident (to Jalopnik):

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The BMW Group is thankful that Mr. Spira and his daughter escaped serious harm in the unfortunate vehicle fire reported by TMZ on November 16th. BMW of North America has been in touch with the customer since November 9th and has been collecting information about the circumstances of the incident. BMW is eager to send engineers to inspect the customer's vehicle. That investigation has been scheduled with the customer's insurance company to take place later this month.

Video of the X6 M on fire.

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via TMZ and Jalopnik

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Mike6699 · 11-16-2012, 02:20 PM

I heard about this. It's crazy. Leaves me a bit skeptical on how or why it actually happened, but I hope they find the cause and I'm glad no one was hurt.

Kief · 11-16-2012, 02:24 PM

Glad they are alright

Kills me how the Domino's Pathfinder doesn't miss a beat and keeps straight on their delivery....

red-sauerkraut · 11-16-2012, 02:25 PM

A fluke most likely.

ottoblotto · 11-16-2012, 02:26 PM

30 min or less or its free... @ 0:15 sec

InTheNightKitchen · 11-16-2012, 02:27 PM

Thank GEE OH DEE, that they are OK!

img · 11-16-2012, 02:30 PM

Thank GOD no one was hurt !

red-sauerkraut · 11-16-2012, 02:32 PM

Somebody got a hot Pizza delivered.

No joke there.

m603 · 11-16-2012, 02:37 PM

I wonder what BMW would say IF they found out the car was tuned with a aftermarket software.

Kief · 11-16-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by m603

I wonder what BMW would say IF they found out the car was tuned with a aftermarket software.

No, it was the aftermarket angel eyes!

m603 · 11-16-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

No, it was the aftermarket angel eyes!

I'm just curious to see what BMW would say about this explosion, if the explosion was cause by a factory defect or would BMW blame on a uncertified aftermarket parts IF there is any on the car.

phillye30fanboy · 11-16-2012, 02:51 PM

turning into WWE or something like that.

Snig · 11-16-2012, 02:53 PM

Probably used too much NOS.

Mr Gunfun · 11-16-2012, 03:10 PM

I smell exaggeration and after market parts.

6sickseries · 11-16-2012, 03:12 PM

I just order a x6m hope this has nothing to do with an engine problem ...I think so too prob an after market part massed up the car

F3046 · 11-16-2012, 03:25 PM

I wonder if it has anything to do with the power steering recall where PS fluid leaks out and potentially causes fire in the engine compartment

jphughan · 11-16-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

He described the event as "a very loud bang while going about 10 miles an hour -- there was a speed bump that I slowed down for -- followed by an immediate giant engine malfunction light and flames coming out from the front and under the car." Seconds later, the car exploded and was engulfed in flames.

Interesting, didn't realize the engine malfunction light scaled in size with the severity of the issue.

Seriously though, glad everyone's ok and definitely curious what the cause was.

AndreyATC · 11-16-2012, 03:30 PM

Have this ever happend to any X6?

Doomdizzle · 11-16-2012, 04:01 PM

glad nobody has been hurt.

this must be a new unlucky feature, explosive gtfo.
this takes the crown trailing with the never ending TPM sensor malfunction warnings and the ever so unlucky ability to suck screws and nails into the tires wherever you go.

King_Hendrik_CDN · 11-16-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 6sickseries

I just order a x6m hope this has nothing to do with an engine problem ...I think so too prob an after market part massed up the car

I'm guessing there has to do with aftermarket parts. I had a X5M for 2 years. It was perfectly fine. No need to panic.

KwlAznKid · 11-16-2012, 04:26 PM

holy.. bmw better have a good explanation for this..

Diver · 11-16-2012, 04:26 PM

Foul play...

11-16-2012, 02:20 PM	#2
Mike6699 tonkpils Drives: E30 325is, E92 JB Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 76 iTrader: (0)	I heard about this. It's crazy. Leaves me a bit skeptical on how or why it actually happened, but I hope they find the cause and I'm glad no one was hurt. __________________

11-16-2012, 02:24 PM	#3
Kief First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 335is; 2011 X5d Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika Posts: 331 iTrader: (1)	Glad they are alright Kills me how the Domino's Pathfinder doesn't miss a beat and keeps straight on their delivery.... __________________ __________________ 2012--E92 335is; 2011--E70 X5d; 2011--E89 Z435is;2009--E89 Z435i;2008--E92 335i [ED 2/23/08];2007--MkV GTI;2006--E90 330i; 2005--E83 X3; 2004--E83 X3; 2003--E46 325Ci *retired

11-16-2012, 02:25 PM	#4
red-sauerkraut . Drives: m-car / x-car Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: northern hemisphere Posts: 2,746 iTrader: (0)	A fluke most likely. __________________ Joy

11-16-2012, 02:26 PM	#5
ottoblotto Suddenly, Drives: A Wild M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Appears! Posts: 981 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW X5 [0.00] 2011.75 BMW M3 E90 [5.00]	30 min or less or its free... @ 0:15 sec __________________ "With great power comes great responsibility." -El-Superbeasto

11-16-2012, 02:30 PM	#7
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,866 iTrader: (5)	Thank GOD no one was hurt ! __________________ NO FEAR.NO LIMITS.NO EQUAL Ess VT3 LC built motor,Volk TE37SL,Challenge modefied Xpipe,Akra axle back CF tips. LOW BOOST 60-130 6.7 sec

11-16-2012, 02:27 PM	#6
InTheNightKitchen Ignorance is Bliss? Drives: 1 of Many Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 284 iTrader: (0)	Thank GEE OH DEE, that they are OK!

11-16-2012, 02:32 PM	#8
red-sauerkraut . Drives: m-car / x-car Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: northern hemisphere Posts: 2,746 iTrader: (0)	Somebody got a hot Pizza delivered. No joke there. __________________ Joy

11-16-2012, 02:37 PM	#9
m603 Second Lieutenant Drives: avoiding pot holes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Frisco Posts: 257 iTrader: (1)	I wonder what BMW would say IF they found out the car was tuned with a aftermarket software.

11-16-2012, 02:51 PM	#12
phillye30fanboy Second Lieutenant Drives: 1988 BMW 325 super eta Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: philadelphia Posts: 223 iTrader: (0)	turning into WWE or something like that. __________________ I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.

11-16-2012, 03:10 PM	#14
Mr Gunfun Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 Toyota Altezza F Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Way Out There Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	I smell exaggeration and after market parts.

11-16-2012, 03:12 PM	#15
6sickseries Private First Class Drives: 650 2012 Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Rochelle Posts: 118 iTrader: (0)	I just order a x6m hope this has nothing to do with an engine problem ...I think so too prob an after market part massed up the car

11-16-2012, 03:25 PM	#16
F3046 Private Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 85 iTrader: (2)	I wonder if it has anything to do with the power steering recall where PS fluid leaks out and potentially causes fire in the engine compartment

11-16-2012, 03:30 PM	#18
AndreyATC The Rocket Drives: 2012 X6M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near NYC Posts: 1,375 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E92 335i coupe [4.50] 2012 BMW X6M [3.86]	Have this ever happend to any X6? __________________ 2012 X6M AW/Silverstone II Full Leather/Driver Assistance/HUD/Active ventilated seat/Rear Climate/Cold Weather/Premium Sound/BMW Apps/Soft Close/Side-top-rear Cams/Comfort Seats/3 Seats/Keyless

11-16-2012, 04:01 PM	#19
Doomdizzle New Member Drives: X6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	glad nobody has been hurt. this must be a new unlucky feature, explosive gtfo. this takes the crown trailing with the never ending TPM sensor malfunction warnings and the ever so unlucky ability to suck screws and nails into the tires wherever you go.

11-16-2012, 04:26 PM	#21
KwlAznKid Major Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irvine/Fremont, CA/ University of California San Diego Alum Posts: 1,433 iTrader: (2)	holy.. bmw better have a good explanation for this.. __________________ BMW E92 328I / BMW E46 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E92 335I (sold) Porsche 996 911 C2 (sold) BMW E46 325CI (totaled)

11-16-2012, 04:26 PM	#22
Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,030 iTrader: (0)	Foul play... __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

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