EGR cooler recall
usually 40,000–160,000 km · High risk
model years 2015–2018 only
Signs: Coolant leak into the EGR — fire risk
Fix: Check recall status (free)
free / recall
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
3.0d (BMW B57)
Diesel · 2,993 cm³ · 140–294 kW
14
model generations
2
known faults
196,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 14 model generations, among them: BMW X5 (G05), BMW 5 Series (G30), BMW X3 (G01), BMW 7 Series (G11), BMW X4 (G02), BMW X7 (G07) and 8 more.
The most expensive known risk is adBlue / NOx sensor: it usually appears at 80,000–180,000 km and costs €300–900 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,993 cm³ |
| Power | 140–294 kW |
| Years | 2015–2027 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · BMW LL-04 · ~6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | B57D30 |
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.
AdBlue / NOx sensor
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace sensor or doser
€300–900
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the BMW 5 Series (G30) 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 3 Series (G20) 2019–BMW 4 Series (G22) 2020–BMW 5 Series (G30) 2017–2023BMW 5 Series (G60) 2023–BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) 2017–2023BMW 7 Series (G11) 2015–2022BMW 7 Series (G70) 2022–BMW 8 Series (G15) 2018–BMW X3 (G01) 2017–2024BMW X3 (G45) 2024–BMW X4 (G02) 2018–BMW X5 (G05) 2018–BMW X6 (G06) 2019–BMW X7 (G07) 2019–
Common questions
Does the 3.0d (BMW B57) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 3.0d (BMW B57) engine take?
5W-30 / 0W-30 · BMW LL-04 · ~6.5 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 3.0d (BMW B57) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: EGR cooler recall (40,000–160,000 km, free / recall); adBlue / NOx sensor (80,000–180,000 km, €300–900).
Which cars have the 3.0d (BMW B57) engine?
BMW X5 (G05), BMW 5 Series (G30), BMW X3 (G01), BMW 7 Series (G11), BMW X4 (G02), BMW X7 (G07) and 8 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 09/10/2026