Diesel · 2013–2020
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All about the BMW 4 Series (F32)All about the 3.0d (BMW N57) engine
The 3.0d (BMW N57) engine was fitted to the BMW 4 Series (F32) (2013–2020). In the EU that is 16.3 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 3.0 258 hp, 3.0 313 hp.
The most expensive known risk is main and big-end bearing damage (low oil pressure at idle): it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €3,000–7,000 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Knocking from the bottom of the engine, metal particles in the oil, oil pressure warning only when damage is already done
Fix: Keep oil changes short (about 10,000-15,000 km) with LL-04 oil; at the first knock stop driving and have the bearings and oil pump checked
Signs: Metallic rattle or scraping from the back of the engine, mostly at cold start or low revs
Fix: Check chain stretch with diagnostics at the first noise; replace chain, guides and tensioner (usually engine out); keep oil intervals short
Signs: Swirl flap fault codes, rough running or power loss; a broken flap can enter a cylinder and damage the engine
Fix: Inspect and clean the intake manifold at high mileage; replace the manifold or flaps if they are sticking or loose
Signs: Often none; coolant loss without a visible leak, white smoke when accelerating or a burning smell
Fix: Have a BMW dealer check by VIN whether the recall was done; the EGR cooler is checked and replaced free of charge
Signs: Power loss, rough idle, smoke, EGR fault codes; worse with short trips
Fix: Clean or replace the EGR valve and clean the intake manifold
Signs: DPF warning, frequent or failed regenerations, limp mode
Fix: Check the differential pressure sensor first, then forced regeneration, cleaning or replacement
Signs: Oil smell, oil sweating on the engine
Fix: Replace the leaking gasket
Signs: Shimmy under braking
Fix: Replace bushes / arms
Signs: Harsh ride; expensive to replace
Fix: Budget accordingly
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,400–5,750. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the BMW 4 Series (F32) with the 3.0d (BMW N57) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Diesel2,993 cm³ · 190 kW (258 hp) | 8.3 % | 2013–2019 | 164 g/km | — |
| 3.0 Diesel2,993 cm³ · 230 kW (313 hp) | 5.7 % | 2013–2019 | 171 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (15). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
The faults with the highest risk: main and big-end bearing damage (low oil pressure at idle) (150,000–250,000 km, €3,000–7,000); timing chain, guides or tensioner wear at the gearbox end (rare) (150,000–280,000 km, €2,500–5,000); intake swirl flaps jam with soot or break (130,000–220,000 km, €400–1,200); DPF clogging on short-trip cars (100,000–250,000 km, €100–1,800).
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026