Credit to Bimmerpost member Woolly for the introduction to the idea, though I have additional parameters coded versus the initial post - warning: YMMV, and all updates in BC expert mode or esys are done at your own risk - PM me and I can attempt to help if you run into any issues - I strongly recommend parking in an openly accessible spot prior to starting any coding work on your vehicle)
Even earlier, likely February/March, tbh. They started by pulling it from the mass market models (3s, 4s, most 6 cyls) and were initially trying to protect the MSport and M (higher end) inventory from the looks of it, but eventually repercussive effects hit all around.
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