EGR cooler recall (2015–2018)
usually 60,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Coolant leaks into the EGR system
Fix: Check recall status; free replacement
free / recall
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.0d (BMW B47)
Diesel · 1,995 cm³ · 85–170 kW
33
model generations
2
known faults
1,843,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 33 model generations, among them: BMW X1 (F48), BMW 3 Series (F30), BMW 5 Series (F10), BMW 1 Series (F20), BMW X3 (G01), BMW X3 (F25) and 27 more.
The most expensive known risk is DPF saturation: it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €300–1,800 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,995 cm³ |
| Power | 85–170 kW |
| Years | 2014–2027 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · BMW LL-04 · ~5.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | B47D20, B47C20 |
Known engine faults
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.
DPF saturation
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF warning, frequent regeneration
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,800
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the BMW 3 Series (F30) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| 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 |
| AdBlue top-upEmissions | every 15,000 km | €10–30 |
| 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 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
BMW 1 Series (F20) 2011–2019BMW 1 Series (F40) 2019–2024BMW 1 Series (F70) 2024–BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 2014–2021BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 2021–BMW 2 Series Coupé (F22) 2014–2021BMW 2 Series Coupé (G42) 2021–BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé (F44) 2020–2024BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 2015–2022BMW 3 Series (F30) 2012–2019BMW 3 Series (G20) 2019–BMW 4 Series (F32) 2013–2020BMW 4 Series (G22) 2020–BMW 5 Series (F10) 2010–2017BMW 5 Series (G30) 2017–2023BMW 5 Series (G60) 2023–BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) 2017–2023BMW X1 (F48) 2015–2022BMW X1 (U11) 2022–BMW X2 (F39) 2018–2023BMW X2 (U10) 2023–BMW X3 (F25) 2010–2017BMW X3 (G01) 2017–2024BMW X3 (G45) 2024–BMW X4 (F26) 2014–2018BMW X4 (G02) 2018–BMW X5 (F15) 2013–2018MINI Clubman (F54) 2015–2024MINI Countryman (F60) 2017–2024MINI Countryman (U25) 2023–MINI Hatch (F56) 2014–2023Toyota Avensis (T27) 2009–2018Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2012–2018
Common questions
Does the 2.0d (BMW B47) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 2.0d (BMW B47) engine take?
5W-30 / 0W-30 · BMW LL-04 · ~5.2 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.0d (BMW B47) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: EGR cooler recall (2015–2018) (60,000–150,000 km, free / recall); DPF saturation (150,000–250,000 km, €300–1,800).
Which cars have the 2.0d (BMW B47) engine?
BMW X1 (F48), BMW 3 Series (F30), BMW 5 Series (F10), BMW 1 Series (F20), BMW X3 (G01), BMW X3 (F25) and 27 more.
Sources and notes
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