The 2.0d (BMW B47) engine was fitted to the BMW X2 (U10) (2023–now). In the EU that is 16.5 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 2.0 150 hp.
The most expensive known risk is timing chain stretch at high mileage (much rarer than N47): it usually appears at 200,000–350,000 km and costs €1,500–3,500 to fix.
Engine faults ✓ Checked against sources (10/2026)
✓ 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.
EGR cooler leak or EGR valve fault outside the recall
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant level keeps dropping without a puddle, white smoke; or power loss and EGR fault codes from a sooted valve
Fix: Pressure-test the cooling system and check EGR data; replace the EGR cooler or clean / replace the valve; check the intake for soot
€300–1,200
DPF clogging or faulty DPF pressure sensor
usually 120,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF warning, frequent or failed regenerations, limp mode; mainly with short trips
Fix: First check the differential pressure sensor, its hoses and the thermostat; then forced regeneration, cleaning or replacement; use LL-04 oil
€150–1,800
Timing chain stretch at high mileage (much rarer than N47)
usually 200,000–350,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle from the back of the engine after a cold start; cam/crank correlation faults
Fix: Have it checked at the first rattle; replace chain, guides and tensioner (gearbox side, a large job); keep oil change intervals short
€1,500–3,500
Faults typical of this model
Front control arm bushes
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Shimmy under braking
Fix: Replace bushes / arms
€250–600
Run-flat tyres (harsh, expensive)
usually 0–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Harsh ride; expensive to replace
Fix: Budget accordingly
free / recall
Gearboxes
Steptronic DCT (7-speed, wet)
DCT mechatronic / solenoids
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh shifts
Fix: Repair; keep oil changes at 60,000 km
€800–2,000
Service plan for this engine
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,450–6,000. 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 X2 (U10) with the 2.0d (BMW B47) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
Versions of this engine in the BMW X2 (U10)
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.
Common questions
What are the biggest risks of the BMW X2 (U10) with the 2.0d (BMW B47) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: timing chain stretch at high mileage (much rarer than N47) (200,000–350,000 km, €1,500–3,500); DPF clogging or faulty DPF pressure sensor (120,000–250,000 km, €150–1,800); EGR cooler leak or EGR valve fault outside the recall (80,000–200,000 km, €300–1,200).
Does the BMW X2 (U10) 2.0d (BMW B47) have a timing belt or a chain?
Chain.
Which oil does the BMW X2 (U10) 2.0d (BMW B47) need?
5W-30 / 0W-30 · BMW LL-04 · ~5.2 L · every 15,000 km.
Sources and notes
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