Diesel · 1,968 cm³ · 100–125 kW
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 21 model generations, among them: Škoda Superb II, Volkswagen Touran I, Audi A3 (8P), Volkswagen Passat CC / CC, Škoda Octavia II, SEAT Exeo and 15 more.
The most expensive known risk is cracked cylinder head (16v BKD / AZV): it usually appears at 120,000–250,000 km and costs €1,200–2,500 to fix.
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,968 cm³ |
| Power | 100–125 kW |
| Years | 2003–2010 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo |
| Oil | 5W-30 · VW 507.00 / 505.01 · ~4.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | BKD, AZV, BKP, BMM, BMP, BMN, BMR, BRE, BLB, BNA, BVA, BVE, BRD, BVF, BWV, BUY, BMA, BPW, BRT, BHW, BWW, BST, BDJ, BSY … |
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Signs: Unexplained coolant loss, overheating, bubbles in the expansion tank
Fix: Pressure test; replace the cylinder head
Signs: Ticking, loss of power, metal in oil
Fix: Replace camshaft, rockers and lifters
Signs: Sudden oil pressure warning — mostly Audi A4 / A6 2.0 TDI
Fix: Replace the oil pump drive preventively
Signs: Misfire, smoke, hard start
Fix: Test and replace injectors
Intervals and typical prices, using the Audi A3 (8P) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 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 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Audi A3 (8P) 2003–2012Audi A4 (B7) 2004–2008Audi A6 (C6) 2004–2011Mitsubishi Lancer 2007–2017Mitsubishi Outlander II 2007–2012SEAT Alhambra I 1996–2010SEAT Altea 2004–2015SEAT Exeo 2008–2013SEAT León II 2005–2012SEAT Toledo III 2004–2009Škoda Octavia II 2004–2013Škoda Superb I 2001–2008Škoda Superb II 2008–2015Volkswagen Caddy III 2004–2020Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005–2014Volkswagen Golf V 2003–2008Volkswagen Jetta V 2005–2010Volkswagen Passat B6 2005–2010Volkswagen Passat CC / CC 2008–2016Volkswagen Sharan I 1995–2010Volkswagen Touran I 2003–2015
Belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo.
5W-30 · VW 507.00 / 505.01 · ~4.3 L · every 15,000 km.
The faults with the highest risk: cracked cylinder head (16v BKD / AZV) (120,000–250,000 km, €1,200–2,500); camshaft and lifter wear (8v BMM / BMP / BKP) (120,000–220,000 km, €800–1,500); oil pump hex drive shaft (balance-shaft engines) (150,000–250,000 km, €700–1,500); unit injectors (150,000–250,000 km, €600–1,600).
Škoda Superb II, Volkswagen Touran I, Audi A3 (8P), Volkswagen Passat CC / CC, Škoda Octavia II, SEAT Exeo and 15 more.
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.
Updated 08/10/2026