BMW 3er F30

Body Variants

The BMW 3er F30 is available as Limousine and Touring — choose your body type for specific insurance data:

Generations

Engine Overview

The BMW 3er F30 is available with 12 engine variants — from 90 to 450 hp. 8 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.

Vehicle Weaknesses

Alternatives

Known Problems and Issues

A total of 81 weaknesses have been documented for the BMW 3er F30 (2012–2019) — 68 engine-related and 13 vehicle-related. 3 problem engines: S65B40 (4.0L V8), N20B20 (2.0L Turbo), N47D20 (2.0L Diesel). Typical issues affect Steering, Body, Electronics, Other.

3er (N47D20, 2012–2015) — Stay Away!: Timing chain breaks — known serial defect, Water pump defective — overheating risk, High-pressure pump failure — metal swarf in the system. Power: 116–121 PS.

3er (N47D20, 2012–2015) — Stay Away!: Timing chain breaks — known serial defect, Water pump defective — overheating risk, High-pressure pump failure — metal swarf in the system. Power: 136–150 PS.

3er (N47D20, 2012–2015) — Stay Away!: Timing chain breaks — known serial defect, Water pump defective — overheating risk, High-pressure pump failure — metal swarf in the system. Power: 177–190 PS.

3er (N57D30, 2012–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain breaks / guide rails shatter, Connecting rod / main bearing damage at high mileage, EGR cooler leak — coolant loss. Power: 258–265 PS.

3er (B47D20, 2012–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 116–122 PS.

3er (N57D30, 2013–2016) — Be Careful: Timing chain breaks / guide rails shatter, Connecting rod / main bearing damage at high mileage, EGR cooler leak — coolant loss. Power: 211 PS.

3er (N57D30, 2013–2016) — Be Careful: Timing chain breaks / guide rails shatter, Connecting rod / main bearing damage at high mileage, EGR cooler leak — coolant loss. Power: 313 PS.

3er (B47D20, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 143–150 PS.

3er (B47D20, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 184–190 PS.

3er (S65B40, 2010–2013) — Stay Away!: Connecting rod bearings — clearance too tight from factory, Throttle body actuators — plastic gears break, VANOS hub covers — plastic breaks and blocks oil strainer. Power: 450 PS.

3er (N13B16, 2012–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretch, Turbo oil supply line — O-rings defective, Piston rings and valve stem seals worn. Power: 116–122 PS.

3er (N20B20, 2012–2015) — Stay Away!: Timing chain and oil pump chain, Electric water pump failure, Oil pump chain / oil pump sprocket defective. Power: 184 PS.

3er (N20B20, 2012–2015) — Stay Away!: Timing chain and oil pump chain, Electric water pump failure, Oil pump chain / oil pump sprocket defective. Power: 245–252 PS.

3er (N55B30, 2012–2015) — Be Careful: Bearing wear from neglected maintenance, Electric water pump failure, High oil consumption. Power: 306 PS.

3er (B48B20, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 184 PS.

3er (B48B20, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 245–258 PS.

3er (S55B30, 2017–2018) — Be Careful: Connecting rod bearing wear, Crankshaft hub slip (crank hub), Oil cooler damaged by stone impact. Power: 460 PS.

What to watch out for with the BMW 3er? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions