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F30 B47

BMW 3 Series · Sedan · 2012–2018

Modular 2.0L diesel four.

Production run

2012–2018

Engines covered

8

Avg. part price

—

19902026

Interactive systems map

Inspect the F30 B47

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Systems map

Where it goes wrong

Each numbered hotspot counts the documented failure points in that area. Select one to see the specifics for this chassis and engine.

Failure points by system

Engine1

Cooling1

Fuel1

Exhaust2

Documented issues per engine

4

N20

4

N26

4

N55

4

B48

4

B58

4

N47

4

B47

4

N57

Known weak points

What breaks on the F30 B47

EGR coolerDiagnose →DPF and AdBlue faultsDiagnose →Injector seepageDiagnose →Timing chain on early unitsDiagnose →

Guides & playbooks

F30 B47 playbooks

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