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F31 Touring

BMW 3 Series · Touring · 2012–2019

Touring version of the F30 with the same engine range.

Production run

2012–2019

Engines covered

5

Avg. part price

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19902026

Interactive systems map

Inspect the F31

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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

Engine2

Cooling2

Intake1

Fuel2

Exhaust3

Documented issues per engine

4

N20

4

N26

4

N55

4

B48

4

B47

Known weak points

What breaks on the F31

Timing chain and guide failure (pre-2015)Diagnose →Oil filter housing gasket leakDiagnose →Timing chain wearDiagnose →Emissions hardwareDiagnose →Plastic charge pipe crackingDiagnose →Coolant leaks at the pumpDiagnose →Vacuum pump seepageDiagnose →EGR coolerDiagnose →DPF and AdBlue faultsDiagnose →

Guides & playbooks

F31 playbooks

Maintenance scheduleGive me a mileage-based maintenance schedule for a BMW 3 Series F31, including the items the factory schedule skips.Buyer's inspectionI'm inspecting a used BMW 3 Series F31. What exactly should I check, test drive and look for underneath?Build planPlan a staged performance build for a BMW 3 Series F31 that stays reliable as a daily driver.Fault code lookupI have a fault code on my BMW 3 Series F31. Walk me through what it means and how to confirm the cause.

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