Petrol · 4,395 cm³ · 300–460 kW
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 14 model generations, among them: BMW 5 Series (F10), BMW 5 Series (G30), BMW X5 (G05), BMW X5 (F15), BMW X5 (E70), BMW 6 Series (F12) and 8 more.
The most expensive known risk is valve stem seals — oil consumption (N63, to 2013): it usually appears at 60,000–160,000 km and costs €2,500–5,000 to fix.
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,395 cm³ |
| Power | 300–460 kW |
| Years | 2008–2027 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · BMW LL-01 / LL-04 · ~8.5–10 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | N63B44 |
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: Blue smoke after idling, a litre of oil every 1,000–2,000 km
Fix: Replace the valve stem seals (BMW ran a customer care programme for early engines)
Signs: Rattle on a cold start, timing fault codes
Fix: Replace the chains, guides and tensioners
Signs: Misfire, rough cold start, smell of fuel
Fix: Replace the injectors with the latest version, plus coils and plugs
Signs: Smell of coolant, low coolant warning, oil smoke from the top of the engine
Fix: Replace the lines and seals in the engine valley
Intervals and typical prices, using the BMW 5 Series (F10) 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 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| 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 |
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
BMW 5 Series (F10) 2010–2017BMW 5 Series (G30) 2017–2023BMW 6 Series (F12) 2011–2018BMW 7 Series (F01) 2008–2015BMW 7 Series (G11) 2015–2022BMW 7 Series (G70) 2022–BMW 8 Series (G15) 2018–BMW X5 (E70) 2006–2013BMW X5 (F15) 2013–2018BMW X5 (G05) 2018–BMW X6 (E71) 2008–2014BMW X6 (F16) 2014–2019BMW X6 (G06) 2019–BMW X7 (G07) 2019–
Chain.
0W-30 / 5W-30 · BMW LL-01 / LL-04 · ~8.5–10 L · every 15,000 km.
The faults with the highest risk: valve stem seals — oil consumption (N63, to 2013) (60,000–160,000 km, €2,500–5,000); timing chain stretch (N63, to 2013) (80,000–180,000 km, €2,500–4,500); injectors and ignition coils (V8 twin-turbo) (60,000–140,000 km, €600–2,500); turbo coolant and oil lines leaking (engine valley) (80,000–180,000 km, €600–2,000).
BMW 5 Series (F10), BMW 5 Series (G30), BMW X5 (G05), BMW X5 (F15), BMW X5 (E70), BMW 6 Series (F12) and 8 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). 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