BMW M57 M57N M57D M57TU Engine Reliability 2021 / This Engine Is Very Special To Me

[@B198924P]

2009 M57TU2 with the sport auto. Stage 1 remap done and driven for over 100000km by me. Only issue, leaking seals on the swirlflaps and minimum oil consumption. Swirlflaps blanked, everything cleaned, 20000km later, not a single drop of oil consumed. Gearbox rated for 650Nm, stage 1 remap is at 600Nm. No issues what do ever. Egr and DPF still intact.

[@andrewsudhir4581]

What tune do you have that works with the egr

[@concretesub8253]

these engines are very solid mechanical,no problem holding up to stage 2 or even 3,as long as the tuner knows his stuff. I had a m57d25 couple of years ago that was tuned,now i want a e60 535d m57 and tune it + air and 19". That will be alot of fun!

[@Javier-ue5nt]

any updates, still working good?

[@hidajeteahmetaj7014]

Can confirm only changed a year half of owning it is a o2sesnor E60 tdû2 version stage 290 and 650 nm 2008late December

[@alexgray80]

Mine is now on 190kmiles, Egr blanked, swirl flaps done, vacuum lines done, bigger intercooler, 3inch straight pipe off the turbo, air filter, and remap running 381bhp with a gearbox flash oil changes every 5k miles, and haven’t had any issues at all

[@GerritWessels1957]

Great video, made by an enthousiastic BMW owner. Do drive myself an 335D/E91 LCI since 2016. It had done 70k, now about 170k. The ECU is mapped stage 1 at 90k. DPF/EGR cooler etc./swirfflaps removed before the remap (including walnut blasting). Car drives fantastic without any problem since remap. Actually it drives much better and gasoil consumption has decreased. No oil spill. Oil change every 10k. Gearbox oil changed at 100k. In my opinion, a remap does not have to cause problems. But, use the engine in a proper way. Do not save money on maintenance. The lack of maintenance will be a greater risk to the M57 engine then a remap by a (German) professional tuner. My intake manifold gets only clean air. There is no carbon built up anymore. Both turbo's can spool freely as the DPF is no longer there. In other words the engine can handle some more power easily, the gearbox will normally not been tested to its limits, if you avoid the higher revs and just use now and then. The engine after remap is so much more smoothly, especialy at the lower revs. Regular oil changes are vital on the M57, especially when tuned and will help extend the life and reliability of the engine.

[@kevin2jz749]

I love my E39 M57, Stock Map, owned the car for 3 years now, and no issues, it goes and goes

[@audriusurba5955]

You don’t know what you’ve engine can do

[@Hauzi17]

hello BMW doctor I love watching your video, even though I'm from Poland you give a lot of knowledge. I have a m57 2.5 despite a mileage of 400k km by miles around 248 miles I am very happy with the engine. I greet and wish you further success

[@simonhaycocks]

168,000 miles on mine that's been remapped for 7 years. Absolutely no issues. 😏 Why anybody buys an older diesel car that doesn't have this engine in it is a mystery to me.

[@MacBegbie]

Iron block inline 6 - built to be bulletproof 😍👍

[@jimmy76891]

In late 2007 the engines were built in Aluminium, only the early ones are Iron 👍🏼 I have had my one from new since 2007, 14 years ownership and not one thing has ever broken, these cars are epic, regularl services is all I have had to do to keep it running sweet.

[@seb15splvd]

Hola amigo, consulta en una parte del video destacas que las revoluciones del motor oscilan a 60, es problema del convertidor de par verdad, mi caja me tira emergencia y tengo ese problema. Ante mano muchas gracias. Saludos desde chile x5 e70 m57!!!!

[@davidgervin527]

Great video, the one I've been waiting on. Some very true words, I got my e90 m57 remapped stage one and it started burning a bit of oil then I noticed the turbo whistling so had it hybrided (if that's the word) and mapped again to suit the turbo and all is well again. I've done everything mentioned except the glowplugs and unit so I look forward to that video, I'm hoping it can be done without taking the manifold off, cant see it though. Best man on KZbin for BMW stuff.

[@piovo1]

Did you do your glow plugs?

[@arnietwo11]

Thanx Dean, just bought a nov 2006, e53, m57tud30 engine. Going through all your videos and doing the jobs !!

[@graham-martin5847]

after putting facelift m57 out of x5 with auto box everything was working fine i have an issue not sure if you can help ,car sitting ticking over if i rev it hard it starts missing and running lumpy and smokey out of exhaust and sits like that if i turn the negine off and on it stops i dont have the pump out of the tank inline only the silver tube type from underneath could this be the issue ,i unplugged the front fuel rail sensor and it runs fine and doesnt go iffy once i rev it but i test drove and its down on power but drives lovely any ideas would be cool thanks

[@salahtach5064]

I have this engine it is a really warrior engine

[@gvcci2532]

i have one since 10 month too, yesterday i started at -5 degrees, starter sounded so hardcore and a passanger was watching what was going on there, so heavy

[@salahtach5064]

@@gvcci2532 yes it is an old engine which needs servicing, by cold wether I think have 6 perfect glow plugs is important, also a good battery and alternator, hope that your egr is not clogged, I recommend to do carbon clean, I don't know what is bmw doctor advice about some bardahl product to be poured in your gas tank...

[@verdej2057]

Will removing the EGR help clean a heavily carboned engine after a few hundred miles? Or will i still need to manually clean

[@OmarShaffi]

At 7:13 something was mentioned in the corner to be replaced with the oil change. Couldn’t quite hear what it was?

[@TrotterSoccer]

Well, we have the same liking of this engine. I love it!

[@omarlee1311]

2011 335d owner here. Bought her at 70k and now i have 180,000 miles not many issues completely stock bruhh

[@upshift2690]

So if i don’t have a remap how do i get the egr and DPf deleted? I have a 2011 335d in the USA, i don’t know much of these motors its my first diesel.

[@mariusfridlund55]

if its maped wrong or bad it can brake, a good map and not overboosting and overfueling it will live. m57 tu2 have some timing chain issues i belive..

[@benkerrison1393]

Hi I have the 2009 355 x5 m57n2 engine is this still reliable engine do you have any idea why my throttle body keeps reving up and down do an egr delete bud

[@thinusprinsloo2112]

Where can we get the ecu cleared flashed remapped so that it can be stand alone

[@B16Afreak]

My e83 Haß a knocking Sound, injektors checkt via inpa, all Arena great! Normalerweise flaps,new rodbearings and torque converter, ..what could cause a knocking??

[@stoyanovsteliyanstaklev4157]

How to make sure that diesel m57 has not been remapped just by driving it? Is there a way?

[@cubotpowerphip834]

I enjoy all your videos including this one. But saying a map will make this engine unreliable is hard for me to agree with. Had my e60 530d 8 years. Been mapped for 7 years and the car has been amazingly reliable. Don't thrash the engine constantly as that will destroy most engines. Change the oil every 6k. A looked after engine is reliable. A abused engine isn't.

[@TreatsOnTheStreets]

How about the turbos? Assuming good maintenance, how long do the turbos generally last?

[@MrMisi6]

When i decide to buy a BMW e60 530D how can i get know from engine code it is M57 or N57?

[@pharmdadfit]

172,000 miles on my 2010 335d. Already went through the DPF issue so EGR deleted. Smokes a tiny bit on acceleration from a stop.

[@yurikashorov3210]

Which m57 is fully mechanical that can be swapped to a patrol 4.2

[@maticsorn2784]

looking for e93 and i have a question .. which engine would you chose 330d m57d30tu2 or 330d n57d30? price difference is not big .. but i want more reliable one

[@dimitart.6165]

Well,defo recommending the M57D30TU2,instead of N57D30 in terms of reliability,e.g timing chain,injectors. Make a research about it,you won’t regret.

[@dannytall8699]

Where is the Timing chains on this engine, front or back?

[@welcomegermoney5155]

Hinten

[@stoyanovsteliyanstaklev4157]

How do you recommend checking that the diesel fuel injectors are in good condition and not in need of tune up on these diesels?

[@JanFurjel]

is there someone that could tell me how to bleed cooling system on this engine the right way ?

[@ALPINA527]

My Alpina D3 has the single turbo M47 2.0 diesel, is it any good? Are swirl flaps an issue, can you please advise, it looks identical to the M57 minus 2 cylinders.

[@TheEdicola]

i have also

[@salahtach5064]

By deleting the EGR, engine light will be on, also the engine is programed (maped) to receive a volume of air and gas, does this will impact the good function of engine, i didn't understood your point regarding thermostat and water pump, you recommended to change them when deleting the EGR, or it is need to do something additional when deleting the EGR

[@maxpayne98383]

Part number for ccv valve ? M57n2 325d?

[@ivani8511]

If you blank the egr, don't you clog the dpf quicker which leads to more regenerations? Talking about 2011 335d

[@audriusurba5955]

If you are bmw specialist whats the different between m 57 and n 57 apart that timing chain at the back????

[@lawrenceburls4673]

Hi, I just bought a 2016 535d m sport. What engine oil would you recommend, please ? As I plan to change myself every 6000 miles

[@annwoodman7622]

Can you help Dean, my 2004 bmwe60 530d been serviced regularly,now gets intermittent problem, loss of power only revs to 3thousand five hundred rpm two fault codes that come up are 4587 fuel filter, 3f31 rail pressure sensor signal.done many things including vacuum pipes, and sensors , throttle body, mars sensor, turbo and actuator, seals on intercooler pipes, glow plugs and thermostats, help

[@shelllaz]

Great work, as I was almost getting a remapped one. Thanks for the save

[@pixelbath2131]

Will it be okay remapped if it's well maintained and got a manual gearbox? I think mines tuned to 280bhp...

[@tgvcfr120]

How many miles need to change chain??

[@joshharrison2418]

Good evening Doctor Dean another great vid 👍 I've got a e60 535d I had it 2 years now and been unbelievably reliable its an amazing car but started having a issue with the horn and 12v socket and I'm guessing the airbag in the steering wheel to there is no power going to there fuses and when the car is plugged in it says no ssl terminal 30 please help

[@ivanmihanovic5443]

Great video but would disagree on Remap thing. Engine, turbo and gearbox hold the stage 2 with no issues with supporting hardware. The problems is in too many £150 driveway and cheap tuners who just make dramatic spike in torque and are chasing top end numbers without knowledge. That's why their dyno graph looks like ups and downs throughout whole rev range. They don't understand that it's all about correct and sensible bringing the torque in and actual area under the power curve and how useable that power is. That way, turbo is not maxed out, not putting too much pressure on engine and gearbox and not having heatsoaking issues like with dodgy maps because of all temperature indexes/logs they mess up with. And then they wonder how is proper tuned M57 with 20-30hp less faster then theirs. lol

[@davidgervin527]

Totally agree, if the 335d can run 300+ hp as stock then what is the problem tuning another m57 the same, ofcourse with the supporting mods aswell and a proper map. As you say too many bad maps giving mapping a bad rep.

[@tehsojiro]

@@davidgervin527 because 335d runs on 3 turbos instead of 1 like 325d/330d and different injectors

[@garyjones122]

@@tehsojiro 335d has 2 turbos

[@Nathan-mo9tn]

My insurance was very good on my 330D E92 M57, but recently ended so now looking for new price and it’s through the roof since I’ve moved house! I really don’t want to but I might have to part with it next month after it’s had a service! Drives so nice, very smooth! And not remapped. Nice and original. Great video buddy 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@husaynmusic5551]

Hi mate, thanks for the video! I wanted to ask, I checked my ccv and the filter is missing all together, I have no idea how long it's been like that. Is the filter a viral part and with it missing will it have caused damage, or shall I just get the new unit and fit it and all should be good?

[@kristencarden1672]

Dose the 2009 m57 325d have swirl flaps do you think? Would have thought not or shall I just get it off and look 🤔

[@repairvehicle]

Do you need to reprogram ecu for flap delete?

[@alexmeier3538]

No. Just remove swirl flaps

[@jawarider2]

If im planning to buy E60 diesel,then how i know is it remapped or not?

[@bandit12--]

The m57 doctor has spoken 😎😎

[@shehzaadtoefy7130]

I need to do swirl flaps and egr but ebay don't deliver to South Africa any suggestions

[@roshangurung9981]

With the swirl flaps I think you can just cut off the flaps instead of getting the blanks. There is definitely a vid on youtube of a guy doing it. I think he used a dremel to grind off the screws holding the flaps down and simply replaced it. No need for blanks.

[@pauls2280]

Is there any easy way to tell if an E60/61 has been remapped in the past? Thinking of picking one up but I'm not sure how to check if it has even been remapped and then mapped back to standard before the sale. Many thanks

[@bmwx5130]

Hello, will the engine be unreliable even if you put a high quality chip?

[@KapitluTlettax]

Hi mate, great channel, I love all the info you give out there. I have a bmw e92 320d n47 engine and want to swap with the m57n, could you tell me if there is engine mount brackets available for this project please?

[@clunkclickeverytrip]

Just buy a 330d

[@dicer82]

Question for you bmw doctor. Looking at a 3 series diesel wagon xdrive as that’s the only one on this side of the pond that’s a diesel wagon, but the fuel tank is tiny. The 535d here and the 7 series have a much bigger tank. Do you know if there is enough room for a bigger tank in the 3 series?

[@havocprod]

Unfortunately we won.t drive them for long. What is your say regarding this pullution regulations?

[@sebastiantaylor9188]

hi there i am looking at engine swapping an m57 into a land rover, I am planning on doing some remote touring and off-roading in Australia in which I need the most reliable variant, which variant f the m57 is best for this situation ?

[@zakwatson4967]

Hey mate, I believe the m57N is the best. In aus we have it in the e53 x5. Still an iron block I’m about to use the later alloy block in my patrol

[@talhajamadar9765]

Hi. Only saw your video now with no remapping recomendation. I did a remap and xhp gearbox software now lately about 2000kms ago. The tune was done more for fuel economy and not more horses. No racing is done on this x5 so would you recommend me going back to stock map (if thats still possible) and take the xhp out? Thanks, the videos are really informative.

[@audriusurba5955]

If you are bmw specialist how you test gow plugs?

[@etienlemut1777]

Thanx. I appreciate it. Very good video.

[@elliotdavis4641]

Forte products do work, I still have dpf in but only because of forte dpf cleaner & regenerator. Use it every 10K and I don’t get those annoying active regen which used to pissed me off. The dpf retail stuff is snake juice as they say. Yes mate Premium diesel all the way. Cheers for this video mate

[@BMWDoctor]

Your welcome bro glad your verifying what I been saying for the last 2 years about forte products people still think its crap and don't work yet I been using it for the last 10 years myself

[@wheelieschulz1204]

My e46 330d m57d30 First Gen 480k km still going String

[@DJSpannamanUK]

I have the M47. Same yeah but with two less cylinders. I have deleted my EGR and it’s not the one with the shudder. Just the vacuum line from the solenoid. But I still get a EGR EML. :( Any help appreciated

[@Nor.videographer]

Like always very good and correct informationsssss! You know all about E60 Docc!

[@BMWDoctor]

Of course bro its my chassis thats what I love the only chassis I love of course and E90

[@Nor.videographer]

@@BMWDoctor Like i said and i gonna keep saying this i believe you ! There is no other person on this platform who gives so many informations to his subscribers! Keep going Doc!

[@MattCSLnut]

@ Mert... this is the only Doctor you can trust ;-) The man speaks the Truth.

[@susanevans922]

Hi I've watch pretty much every video you've done and was wondering if you could help me I have an e90 and it keeps coming up saying vvt no communication, I've changed the motor and the sensor under the engine cover and it still keeps coming back. Do you have any ideas what I could possibly do next. Is there anything I'm missing please. Any help would be great as you seem to be the only person on here I've found that knows what he's talking about.

[@iTCXtreme]

330d e90 m57tu2 valve cover gasket oil leak is also a common issue. 😊

[@tttturvey]

Quick question how long is the engine?

[@demetrakis7t2]

sir great vid, at what revs does the turbo start to deliver on the m57N?had a cracked manifold for a while as I noticed fumes in cabin, and somewhere along line my boost has dropped and only kicks in at 2000rpm and above...any ideas much created

[@kichanghong2599]

Mine is M57N2. How different the others?

[@sebin9060]

Hmm M47 430kkm, turbo, flywheel and high pressure diesel pump replaced. Now I am doing head, piston rings and main bearings. Everything nominal with almost zero wear, but lots of carbon buildup after 18 years 😅

[@kevinlarsson8429]

Can you do a video on bmw b47 in 2021 please?

[@CocinaAncestral]

Dear Friend I really enjoy your videos and your knowledge about BMW. I live in tiny Costa Rica far away from a good BMW mechanic expert like you. My old X5 2002 M57 3.0d has a massive oil leak mix with diesel, it seem to be leaking trough the turbo gaskets. Can this be related to a failure in the crankcase ventilation unit (crankcase breather)? I find that the oil hose that returns the oil to from the turbo back to the engine is strangle can this be a problem with turbo leaking. I will highly appreciated your any advice you can give me.

[@mquinn10111]

Great video. Do we have one on the n57. Here in Australia removal of emission control is illegal and make them hard to resell

[@morenoeric8757]

Hey bro! I’m looking into buying a used 2018 440i gran coupe w 8k miles Any issues I should worry about

[@amandeepchaggar2584]

Can you do a video on the BMW f25 x3 please?

[@XyberZyen]

Exelente tips!!

[@anibalerikromero88]

I had to learn the hard way, I just replaced my injectors. i have been using cheap diesel and that clogged them. So guys, always use top premium diesel!

[@anathisonqishe8610]

Hey Doc Im glad you have mentioned this M57 with 5L40E, i have this setup and my only wish on this regards it to upgrade this gearbox for something better, i can feel its holdong that engine so bad my rpm its always higher, is there a way out of this situation, maybe try to convert it to 6hp, preferable auto, manual GS6-37DZ woud be the last option, im in South Africa. thank you

[@audriusurba5955]

Wich one engines is not reliable off m57?

[@DJSpannamanUK]

My E91 is 06 has the 165bhp with front mounted intercooler. It’s got a fair bit of power you’re right but my actuator has a fault and I think that causes me to loose boost from time to time.

[@Stealshot_11]

great video man proud owner of same as urs build late 2003 without flaps with cast iron exchoust manifould becouse the 218hp variant splits in two, didnt know about the crankcase ventilation valve i just ordered it . Thanks!

[@DARRENASBURY1]

I absolutely love my engine and car 👌

[@Kev-E46]

doesnt make sense to say you shouldnt remap it, or do even more power wise, because you damage the engine, while only mentioning the gearbox/convertor cant handle it.... the engine doesnt give you any real problems up to around 400hp.

[@CyBErASNipErHD]

I do recommend Ravennol 5-40 NDT for the M57 engine. Originally made for trucks. Most C3 Oils are low on additives (low saps) due to the particle filter. The ndt oil is something between low an full saps and goes well with particle filters. If you want to spend a bit more money Ravennol RUP is your choice. Not sponsored.

[@audriusurba5955]

If you have vacuum egr you must re map it because it will throw a fault

[@JugheadJonesIII]

Good video.. but please seem more excited about it next time..!!!!

[@garydrummond8233]

I have a 2015 435d, does it have swirl flaps? Awesome channel 👍

[@philippk1125]

Exactly! Don't remap your car like those chavs. If you want more hp, go get a car that has more power in stock form.

[@davidgervin527]

Ok, money bags.

[@DjordjeSrpski]

i have e60 m57b25 2004year, i can say that it is descent engine but fuel consumption city 12l........

[@shawndill4051]

Hi, great video once again! Quick one, can you delete EGR remotely? A 100A 12V PSU can be arranged if required. Thanks, Shawn

[@faylow6416]

It's easy, every remad is not gonna be reliable id you don't change the internals it's not built for higher power it was meant to be like that

[@davidgervin527]

M57 comes with forged crank and rods as stock so what internals would you change? The m57 in the 335 comes at 305 hp, same block and internals so why couldn't you tune another m57 to do the same?

[@mkm7962]

I wonder if the thumbs down is someone with a buggered m57? 😂

[@BMWDoctor]

NOPE Wrong my friend just wait and see 1 wait for the rest come back in 2hrs BUT I'm enjoying it because this channel has never done Better before :) not the way it is at the moment lol

[@mkm7962]

@@BMWDoctor lol can't wait for more content. Keep up the good work👍

[@lukecowell1854]

I don't get this don't remap nonsense the zf6hp26 is good for alot more torque than the 3.0d puts out plus its fine for the 4.8is with 350hp I know of many m57n that have over 400hp and have 200k+ miles on them

[@AteshAhmedovic]

I've a E60 M57 330,000km and E91 M57 273,000km ♥️

[@chris-te2pt]

the bmw 330d 184 bhp was best engine had one with 280k manaul and still ran bang on just rust buckets ans auto gearboxes made from chocolate

[@adriangardner6730]

Been looking for contract info for you. Great videos and content. I have a m57 525 e61 . Suffers oil in water but not other way round.. and it is only a minute amount so still usable. have changed the Oil cooler and seals so not that. Starts and drives perfectly no overheating etc. And not gearbox oil either as jet black. Any other known areas that this oil could be crossing over into the cooling system. Many thanks for your time. Adey

[@Knighttus]

Thats bad could kill your engine

[@bojanmilicevic6619]

E 39 3.0 d for me best car ever made.

[@doubleL_S]

I'm still going to remap mine. Sorry man, just too much benefit with a stage 2.

[@davidnesmith5339]

Hay Doc. Congratulations on your success. You deserve it. You’re a good person for helping everyone out. I’m looking into buying a 2011 328I convertible N52 with 90,000 miles on it for $10,500. Is there any reason why I shouldn’t buy this car in general. I know you can’t diagnose a car you can’t see. The car looks very nice very clean and well-maintained. But is there any reason why I should stay away or buy this car in general. Thanks Mr BMW Doctor 👍

[@BMWDoctor]

Bro funny enough im about to get a 328xi myself my friend just wait and go and BUY it my friend its well worth it any issues contact me and we will diagnose it remotely wirelessly my friend

[@davidnesmith5339]

@@BMWDoctor ha ha no kidding. That would be awesome thanks man. I like everything about the car. And my wife even likes it. I’ll let you know how it goes. And good luck on buying your 328. Some awesome rides

[@Absolutedetailing]

I bought my 335d with 197k on the clock. Removed egr, Dpf, updated intercooler and a “stage 2” map. She’s been as good as gold until 272k…. Lots of steam from exhaust, suspected head gasket :-( Maybe the map got her in the end.

[@m.r.3128]

Hey Bro, I’m going to jump into an import to down under from Asia somewhere, I watch and comprehend your tubes - what will the inherent problems be in your ball of crystal - considering they come with worthless guarantees of “it runs and drives great” what could possibly go wrong? 🙄 Besides the fact it’s never had an oil change in 50K Km’s but it is stock 😁 The used car market is stuffed in Oz since both their manufactures went tits up; my pick would be the N54/55 in a 5 series as I’m 6’5” - what you say?

[@ericjanke853]

346000 km on mine 👌