How do I know if my BMW has the N47 engine?

The easiest way to tell are as follows:

Exhaust pipe – Cars with the oval shaped exhaust pipe have the N47 engine and DPF fitted.
Start/stop – Cars fitted with the N47 engine also have Efficient Dynamics which means the engine will cut out automatically to save fuel when stationery in traffic and car is put in neutral.

How do I know if I have an M47 or N47?

Check the engine code number. Should have M47xxxx or N47xxxx in it. N47 engine is 177bhp. M47 is 163bhp.

Is the N47 reliable?

Previously known for their reliability, timing chain failures on BMWs have rocked the motoring industry. The N47 engine has its timing chain hidden away at the back of the unit, it’s meant to be bulletproof and this component should last the lifetime of the car. Unfortunately this isn’t the case.

Which BMW uses N47?

The N47 engine debuted in March 2007 in the facelifted 1 Series BMW E87 and E81 and was available in the 1 Series BMW E82 and E88, which were introduced later in the same year.

Where is my BMW engine code?

BMWs list the VIN on the left side of the dash looking in through the windshield or in the right inner fender. The fourth through eighth number in the VIN indicate features including the engine type.

Which BMW engine has timing chain Problems?

The BMW X5 330D 3.0 diesel engine suffers from the problem of timing chain. In these engines, the crankshaft sprockets also cause severe damage to the timing chain if misaligned, and result in many engine problems.

What BMW cars have the M47 engine?

The BMW M47 and Rover Group M47R are straight-4 Diesel engines. Variants were manufactured by BMW from 1998 to 2007. BMW gradually adopted high-pressure common rail fuel injection systems over the lifetime of the M47….BMW M47.

BMW M47 engine
Piston stroke	88 mm (3.46 in) 90 mm (3.54 in)
RPM range
Redline	4750
Combustion

What engine is in my BMW?

Search for the VIN of your BMW. BMWs list the VIN on the left side of the dash looking in through the windshield or in the right inner fender. The fourth through eighth number in the VIN indicate features including the engine type.

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 do I know what model my BMW is?

A quick and easy guide to help you get started… Although your vehicles model number is clearly badged on the rear of your BMW, they are further categorised internally into E / F and G model codes. This three digit combination will usually allow specialists or dealers to identify the body style, model and approx age.

How do I know my BMW engine model?

How do I know if my BMW has the N47 engine? The easiest way to tell are as follows: Exhaust pipe – Cars with the oval shaped exhaust pipe have the N47 engine and DPF fitted. Start/stop – Cars fitted with the N47 engine also have Efficient Dynamics which means the engine will cut out…