When did BMW change to the B47?

When did BMW change to the B47?

The BMW B47 is a four-cylinder common rail diesel engine produced by BMW. It debuted in 2014 as the successor to the previous N47 engine.

What cars have the B47 engine?

BMW 520d and BMW 518d with the new B47 engine make their debut today. The new generation four-cylinder diesel engines not only increases the power output, but also lowers the fuel consumption.

What year BMW has N47 engine?

N47 engine is a diesel engine which you may find in below BMW models. In 2006-2012, it is widely used in the series 1, 3, 5 as 1.6 or 2.0L size engines.

When did BMW fix timing chain N47?

A BMW Ireland spokesperson said: “BMW had issued a ‘technical campaign’ to replace the chain tensioner and, if required, the timing chain in certain N47 engine vehicles produced between February 2007 and June 2008.

Is B47 engine reliable?

Active member. The B47 has proven to be reliable so far in my mother’s 320d. She has had the car since new and it now has around 70k km on. Time will tell how well it does after motorplan expires, but to date nothing has been replaced or repaired other that just doing general services.

Is N47 a good engine?

Models from this era suffer from a specific problem, the N47 engine has a weakness; basically the power plant is prone to excessive timing chain wear. Throughout 2013 and 2014 BMW owners have reported numerous cases of engine failures, many of which led to terminal decline.

Does the B47 have timing chain Problems?

The B47 engines suffer from timing failure too, the resulting damage is also similar: the timing chain can stretch or snap causing damage to rocker arms, cam carrier, guides & valves. Some of these examples are engines that have not been maintained with regular oil changes.

How long do N47 engines last?

200,000 miles
N47 engines have no other design issues and can easily run 200,000 miles if maintained correctly plus it is your original engine with traceable service history and mileage.

How long can N47 last?

N47 engines have no other design issues and can easily run 200,000 miles if maintained correctly plus it is your original engine with traceable service history and mileage.

How can you tell the difference between a B47 and N47?

The new B47 engine replaces the N47 power unit and like its predecessor is a four cylinder in-line, common rail injection, 1,995 cc displacement with a single turbocharger with variable turbine geometry. While the N47 in the xDrive18d and xDrive20d made 143 and 184, the new B47 provides 150 and 190 bhp.

Does the BMW X5 have a timing belt or chain?

The 2020 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

What year did BMW change timing chain?

Does BMW X5 have timing belt or chain?