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05-13-2015, 04:57 AM | #1 |
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Just about to buy a 520d SE 2012 on a 12 plate. My query is about the timing chain and is this engine effected? Its the N47 engine.
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What makes you think that the N57 has timing chain issues? General forum posts, BMWs diesel engines in general or something more specific?
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Its been featured on watchdog and some tales on the web, its mainly from 2007 to 2011 but maybe the later ones have not done the milage yet. I think in general the long service intervals don't help. Considering how many units of the N47 are in use its probably a very small percentage that are affected. I just wanted to find out before i commit to this purchase.
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Thanks for your reply and I have just purchased the car. I am returning to BMW ownership after a few years away. I have previously owned E30, E36, and E90 cars and never had any major problems.
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The N47 was supposed to have these problems until March 2011 engine build. Google for it, there is load on the forums. That said, there are isolated reports of post-03/11 N47s having problems too.
I ran a 2012 520d F10 for 2 years and got shot of it at 40k miles and before it was out of warranty as I started hearing some odd noises from the rear of the engine... |
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OP asked about the N47 engine. There has been a recall on certain of these engines
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1108243
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stupid & very newb question what engine model is my 2010 530d?
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