HonestJohn.co.uk

Broken timing chain on BMW with N57 engine

Recently the engine on my 3 Series Touring stopped dead. A trip to the BMW dealer revealed timing chain failure, and I have a bill for around £4000. I can't pay this at the moment, so I am without the ...
The Irish Times

BMW’s timing chain problem comes back to haunt carmaker

BMW's travails with its N47 diesel engine failures, which had been thought sorted and finished with, are coming back to haunt the German carmaker. One Irish solicitor has told The Irish Times that he ...
The Globe and Mail

Thinking of a used European car? BMW timing chain issue highlights importance of pricey warranties

A vehicle was recently towed in from another shop with a supposed failed timing chain. The previous shop isn’t an approved repair facility of the vehicle owner’s third-party warranty company, so it ...
Cars

2008-2014 BMW Vehicles Timing Chain Issue

Vehicles affected by service bulletin: The problem: Timing chains on N63 engines have been found to stretch and wear out prematurely, resulting in premature valvetrain wear and reduced engine ...
HonestJohn.co.uk

BMW F30 (316d) timing chain failure

I bought a BMW 316d one year ago, and so far I have been very satisfied. However, six months ago a metallic "ticking" sound began coming from the engine compartment. The sound has gotten worse since ...
https//carbuzz

WATCH: BMW Engine Teardown Shows No Engine Is Safe From Overheating

2026 BMW 3 Series Sedan, 2025 BMW 3 Series Sedan, 2024 BMW 3 Series Sedan, 2023 BMW 3 Series Sedan, 2022 BMW 3 Series Sedan, 2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan, 2020 BMW 3 ...