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24.04.2008

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BMW AG increases risk provision - outlook for financial year 2008
confirmed

The Board of Management of BMW AG decided at the board meeting held
today to increase the amount of risk provision recognised in the
first quarter of the financial year 2008 in the light of the
repercussions of the international financial crisis. The financial
crisis has become more severe of late. This has resulted in a drop in
pre-owned car selling prices, particularly in North America, and
consequently in a reduction of revenues that can be generated on
vehicles at the end of lease contracts. This downward trend
accelerated during the month of March. For the above reasons, it was
necessary to recognise a higher risk provision for lease vehicles on
the one hand and for the increased level of bad debts/payment arrears
on the other. In total, an expense of euro 236 million was
recognised.

Given its strong operating performance and the benefits of on-going
efficiency improvements, the BMW Group confirms its outlook for the
financial year 2008: Excluding the exceptional gain on the
Rolls-Royce exchangeable bond recognised in 2007, the BMW Group aims
to achieve higher pre-tax group earnings in 2008 than one year
earlier. Further details regarding business development in the first
quarter will be published on 29 April 2008.

Further inquiry note:

Marc Hassinger
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 382 23362
E-Mail: Marc.Hassinger@bmw.de

Bill McAndrews
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 382 22332
E-Mail: Bill.McAndrews@bmw.de

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Further inquiry note:

Susanne Meis

Tel.: +49(0)89 382 33005

E-Mail: susanne.meis@bmw.de

Branche: Automotive Equipment
ISIN: DE0005190003
WKN: 519000
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