So I guess if 12 recalls in 2000-2001, reducing down to a single recall in 2005 near the end of the model run, doesn't indicate that they sorted out some problems along the way, then OK. Congratulations. You do seem to be selective in which factory issues you focus on. I am not sure why it is important if it is a design defect, a supplier problem, or a defect in the design of the manufacturing process, if you are stuck on the side of the road or in an accident as a result.

I fixed my dead pixels by reseating the plug in the wiring harness. Never had a jerking transmission, frozen oil separator, or broken window regulator on any BMW vehicle, ever. But if those are the only issues you want to focus on, then you are correct that they went on for several years, until the transmission model was changed, the software was updated, and the heated and/or insulated CCV was introduced.

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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue