Bmw B47 Reliability 2019......It Makes The Power But Will It Break The Chain ?? F36 420D Gran Coupe

in this video we go over the b47 engine which is found on the f series cars from 2014 to present and I am really shocked about this engine and how it performs I must say bmw have either gone to rehab or really been overtook by a new eco because this engine does not feel like the previous model what so ever so in this video I show you all the common things that will fail on these cars in years to come and what you will need to sort this car and trust me this car is gonna be very very complicated for people come the future not only complicated BUT expensive

[@04087140]

i have a f10 with this engine, 445000km and running smooth still. This is a realy good engine

[@james.a.h.]

445,000km??!

[@04087140]

James H yes, use it as a taxi

[@james.a.h.]

@@04087140 I understand by 445k km you would have done some repairs and maintenance. But what was your biggest and unexpected repair?

[@04087140]

James H it hasent had any big expensies, i have change egr valve, but that was guarantijob

[@AldousForestTheLast]

Pulvis Hansen original turbo?

[@philipsmith221]

Can confirm that this car is reliable, rarely had a problem with mine even though i have new bigger turbos, new tuned software and so on and drove 200000 km in a year. There was not a single problem, doing oil change every 15-30k km.

[@hubertgran8855]

Got G31 with this engine ... 100k no problems, no leaking, everything perfect

[@danielosdinia4258]

Hey boss! I drive this engine on 320d Msport since 2017. Over 150k and still sounds brand new.

[@jadielmaistry1532]

A lot of misinformation here. 1) they are single turbo engines. “twin power” refers to the twin scroll exhaust manifold design. 2) If you look up the original part numbers, B47s use the exact same timing chain and guides as N47s. Only the oil pump chain is different. There’s no “massive improvement.” 3) the EGRs can be blanked and tuned out. 4) A dpf delete (catless down pipe) omits the need for pedantry about regeneration. 5) If you want these engines to survive, do oil changes more frequently, have them carbon cleaned, and if the laws in your country allow: delete the EGR and DPF as soon as possible. 6) B47 intake manifolds still use swirl flaps. They’re less troublesome than the flaps used on older engines but can be deleted if necessary, dark side developments sells a comprehensive kit to do so. 7) most of the B47 parts are the exact same as the N47, from the camshafts, to the connecting rods and pistons, to the high pressure fuel pumps and even the air intake system. This is based off of part numbers and not speculation.

[@zosiwza007]

So even in b47.the chain can still fails?

[@chipmunk6386]

Hi... I got a 225d B47 engine, 167000km zero problem.!

[@denishamdiev2686]

are you happy with the engine im about to get a 425d

[@pduhovic6184]

150k km on the clock and no problem with bmw f20 lci 118d 2015 (b47 engine). Great engine, decent performance. Been driving it on open road roughly for and hour or so once every month or two and had no problem with DPF or EGR. EGR was replaced though through BMW recall.

[@ro_1923]

Owner of a F11 518D 2015 B47. Bought at 244.000kms and has now 337.000 kms. Only EGR has changed within a month warranty. Thats all. Remapped at 300.000 kms to 220ps and engine works very smooth.

[@jaytei2]

I have this. F10 B47 520D 64 plate LCI. It now has 164000 miles. I bought it in 2022 and it's my first and last BMW. I've been finding out all the things you said here, the hard way. Failed MOT last year on emissions, timing chain was replaced. (Different tools and kit needed from N47). Failed MOT again this year for emissions. Looks like car was previously mapped and might have hole in the DPF. I'm cleaning out the ERG intake manifold and will be spraying cleaner to decarbon the valves. Hopefully this will fix it. It has been a reliable car though! But i do like a car i can work on, and not so heavy on the computer. Thanks for vids. UPDATE: 09.04.24. The cleaning helped, but it seems the remap it had must have failed, long before i bought it. 02 after cat sensor replaced and recall work done by BMW has fixed the problem now. Air fuel mix was off, recall required software factory reset, cleared map and car runs lovely again. Really pleased with BMW 👍

[@HS-sr9ww]

b47 520D needs to change the timing chain ??!

[@TJS2212]

Own a f30 b47 188hp version. Car was manufactured September 2015. Done 66k miles. Serviced every 10k miles, I don't trust the 19k service schedule. No issues whatsoever. Drive it daily to work and back 80 miles all motorway. I drive my girlfriends petrol if nipping into town. I only open the throttle when the engine is fully warm, when it's cold I don't go above 2k rpm before changing gear. I comfortably get 65-70 mpg, sometimes a little bit more. Best car I've owned as it's good on fuel, fast, and very comfortable. I plan on keeping it for many years to come.

[@scottbratley3248]

I have an F25 with 210K miles still running great only issues was the BMW recall on EGR 👍

[@coa9987]

did you change the chain?

[@petrkoncicky1029]

@Scot Bratley How often do you change your oil? No oil leaks, no cleaning of intake manifold due to carbon buildup, no major issues? Still running strong after one year? How much mileage do you have at the moment? Do you have B47?

[@MrJacko12391]

Our family motor is 2016 520D (B47 engine) bought it at 120,000k.. just hit 152,000 miles it’s had absolutely no work apart from basic servicing. Fantastic motor never let us down, thank god BMW sorted out the timing chain problems compared to the previous N47 engine 👍🏼

[@vendetta4033]

I've got 2016 320d 163 PS b47. Bought it with 100k, now running 122k and no issues, runs lovely, a lot of torque, manual gearbox, very fast and precise. When changing gears to lower, increases the revs so its really smooth downshifting and gives the driver a pleasure. The sounds when cold are little bit strange in compare with some older diesel engines, but I used to it. The only thing (except oil and filters) I've changed (or just they made a control, I'm not 100% sure, but ist fine) the AGR cooler, was recalled from BMW to make a control. Replaced/controlled on their cost, of course. So far I just enjoy it and I'm working on my little project on it, I love this car. It's my second BMW, after e46 2.0d with M47 (lovely engine, indistructable), and am very pleased.

[@lukebaldwin7730]

Definitely use swirl flaps. These only have one turbo on these.

[@abrahamsayilir858]

G20 320d xdrive 2020 , more than 24000km and zero problem!

[@Voidmar]

same engine over 100k miles and driving up to 2k miles a month, zero issues. just make sure you service your car regularly....

[@bhnane]

F20 lci with this engine b47 140kw,140k km running super smooth

[@TheDjmathe]

G31 141,032 miles. Clean as a whistle never had a problem so glad k went for this one as my first bmw

[@SeiadShoaibAhmadi]

I’ve got BMW 5 series 2015 B47 I use it for taxi and done 115k miles with zero problems! Just make sure you change engine oil every 10k miles and the engine should last you 300k miles👌🏻

[@wusaf250]

Hi I just got a 2016 F10. Bmw 520d for taxi as well do you know when timing chain should be changed and have you changed it yet and what mileage thanks

[@S01-k9z]

@@wusaf250 I use a b47 as a taxi , and there isnt really any problems with timing chains snapping on these , that's an old b47 problem , so dont need to get it changed, just regular oil changes and it should last life of car imo

[@johnwayne8]

I bought a car for my wife from new, now 50k miles no issues, been changing oil every 8k miles FYI.

[@kjschrauber2126]

Keep doing this andengine will probably last 300k

[@Delikanli67k]

IT IS much better than the N47 No Time Chain Problem anymore. Only EGR Cooler have to replaced With the better Version and the engine can Run over 300+ km

[@Sst886]

Sry, what do you mean "have to..."? Is that some tuning thing and i have to do this by myself or it has to be done by garantijob?

[@Delikanli67k]

@@Sst886 No from BMW they Called Back all the Models with this Problem Here in Germany. Maybe Worldwide. Check it in next BMW Shop.

[@Sst886]

@@Delikanli67k thanks!

[@kivancuysal]

Merhaba. BMW şubesini benim mi arayıp randevu almam gerekiyor acaba? Aracım 2017 F48 18d. Bilginiz var mı? Selamlar

[@michaelwilkinson5097]

Really interesting. I find it better to buy a relatively high mileage newer car that's been sat on the motorway at an average speed of 70 mph/1700 rpm than an old, low mileage one. Which has probably been driven around town using more RPMs for the same money, as wear is greater per mile driven and perishable parts will have aged.

[@quick247]

I have BMW X3 2015 F25 with B47 at 140 000 miles with original chain and no issues so far, apart from failed aircon pump that I replaced with second hand one from a wrecked X3. All works fine without programming. Straight swap, even though the revision number for the aircon pump was from a slightly newer X3 2016. The car has been mainly used on motorway for long work trips across the country. I'm planning to get the timing chain done soon though. So far it's been a great engine.

[@gandelfthegreat8856]

Currently running a 2015 B47 engine BMW 320 EFFICIENT DYNAMICS 2.0 DEISEL AUTO. Bought it in 2018 with 94000miles on the clock. It now has 190000 miles on the clock just three years later and I have just got 77 mpg with a roofbox attached and carrying a spare wheel. ( caveat whole journey between 40 -50mph) Best car I ever had

[@gandelfthegreat8856]

Forgot to mention it is a tourer estate

[@aamo10]

Currently on 147k miles. Running perfectly. Pulls well and has been reliable and economical for me. Touch wood!

[@krzysztof...............6232]

i have a 518 137 KM 2.0 2014 model 2015 with this engine. 214,000 Kilometers mileage. After about 200,000 miles, there was a problem with leaking coolant. It was not detectable in any way and the losses varied from 1 liter per 100 kilometers to even the entire content over 20 kilometers. Very not regular. I found out that it is a manufacturing defect and that the repair is free. They repaired the defect free of charge, but did not provide the cause and type of defect. I only saw that one wire looked like new. 1.11 in the video Black plastic with elbow. That was the only problem with the engine. Gearbox 8-speed automatic damaged last year. I advise you to change the oil after 70-80 thousand. I checked the condition every year. And at the time of the crash it was full. It's just that no one thought that this oil wears out and was a worthless liquid.

[@adamproperdouble2094]

It has swirl flaps just cleaned intake on this and they are there

[@edisazirovic6170]

Bmw f30 316d 2016, with 210.000 no problems, à no chain problems

[@bakaenkaaka]

Family has a 520d -15 with 175 000 kms and never had any issues apart from EGR cooler replaced under warranty. Engine runs like new, would not discourage anyone from a car running this engine... great fuel mileage (ca 5-6 l/100 km average, around 4 at lower speeds on country roads) and power output

[@itsyoboynik5426]

Have this car for years and got egr deleted and blanked aswell as gutted dpf and have almost 220k km no issues still at original chain no leaks nothing only money I put into the car that was 300 to delete the egr and dpf and that's all rest is oil changes brakes tyres ect, and also got stage 1 205bhp from stock 116bhp and rips,

[@Cibohos]

bought mine at about 80k km, have 120k on it now and no problems so far, only had the swirl flaps removed or sth, ever since then runs like butter with oil changes every 15k km

[@kozmaz87]

It has been completely computerized since the M47 through the N47 and now the B47. This is not any more complex than the ones preceding it. Just make sure you have a knack at using a laptop. If you are just a greasemonkey you will suffer but otherwise you will be just fine. And if we get decent right to repair legislation on all things consumption getting your hands on a legal copy of INPA or ISTA will be no trouble. The future is bright for these cars in my opinion. Oh and do not screw up your engine. Don't remove EGR don't remove DPF don't remap the engine unless you know what you are doing. Remapping it will most likely grind up your transmission or twist your propshaft as well as ruin the emissions profile that will screw up your DPF ruin your oil and then probably tear the timing chain etcetcetc. be sensible folks :) Sincerely: A happy N47 owner whose timing chain is still factory and whose DPF needed no maintenance and whose car just keeps purring on. PS: Oh Carly for BMW on Android is also pretty great at keeping a handle on things.

[@chipmunk6386]

BMW 225d B47 Update... 320000 km zero problem.! Only the Egr cooler have been changed "BMW recall" Oil change inteval is 15000 km

[@Henry4PC]

Another great video. Ista on F series video is must. Random video idea - predicting top 3 or 5 problem areas on the F Series. Based on your bmw experience and hands on with F series. You could also do top 3 areas of strength for the F series. You kinda mentioned everything has a sensor which would make it easy to diagnose a problem. Anyways just a random video recommendation. Keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@BMWDoctor]

Problems on these cars are going to be all electronic related nothing else believe me on that mine already has electric issues and it’s brand new

[@joHnutz87]

BMW Doctor What electric issues? :(

[@slavenvonwrtzitsch5762]

My 520D 2014 with 250.000 km . Nothing done 🎉 on motor Oil change 10-12k with bmw ll04 oil. Will do motor check ✔️ to see what to do next 😂. Great 👍 car 😅. 35.000 pro year Deutsche Autobahn 😂

[@scottferris7235]

I’ve just bought one with 110k on it…..all good so far!! 👍🏼

[@jamo9543]

I have g30 520d 83.000km runing good no problems yet

[@daysofgrace2934]

2005 M47 is putting out 195BHP/295lb-ft, didn’t want change my torque convertor for the 6HP19 AT. Milltek exhaust, Darkside Development FMIC...

[@BMWguru]

I do have this engine only problems I found is the coolant flange does go since it’s made in plastic and EGR cooler has defects so has to go back to BMW. But agree this engine is reliable

[@alejandror.6724]

318d 2016 (b47) Manual 240.000 km. Zero problems. Highway use 80%. Ravenol VMP 5w30 oil (every 20k) Greetings!

[@brankoatanasovski710]

do you change timing chain?

[@mrlilmatt123]

B47 engines seem to be *SOLID!* Best BMW engine in a long time.. wish they were all this *good!*

[@thetruthwillsetyoufree4781]

Are you trying to comfort yourself, mate? I suppose you have chaned your mind after a year, hahahaa

[@mrlilmatt123]

@@thetruthwillsetyoufree4781 Why would I do that, I don't have one?.. No skin in the game here 😂 Just look at the rest of the comments confirming how well built they are... Think you're on your own there matey, sorry!

[@ThatGuySupaHai]

I've got the 520D 2015. High Mileage 155K. I've driven 5K already and I've just noticed that it's starting to run rough at times for no sort of reason. Most of the time it'll run fine, at others - when I accelerate, you can hear a low drone noise from the engine and it kind of drives sluggish. I'm getting a local specialist to see it Monday so will see what the cause is.

[@StatSynergy]

Did it turn out to be anything to do the EGR cooler?, I had a letter saying they are recalling these models to replace the EGR and to look out for loss of power, fumes and overheating

[@jackrice4686]

I have a 320d f31, 61k on the clock, running smooth and I love it. Drive 70miles per day and that’s what it’s built for. Much better than the N47 previous f30. Not as good on fuel but that’s because I opted for the auto ZF gearbox

[@eminem2]

the auto is even better on fuel than the manual, maybe yours has a different problem

[@nurousek123]

@@eminem2not really. On N47 manual I had 5.2l. On B47 automatic, it says 6.0l

[@semi-chubber2388]

I’ve got a 2018 328d x-drive with 90,000 KM. So far no problems with the B47…. Recall now though on the HP fuel pump and another on EGR cooler.

[@djanatta1681]

Bought A 420D 2015 with 70K miles 2 weeks ago, no problems so far, unlike my 116D 2012, where the timing chain broke and destroyed the engine

[@adyadelyn2007]

Hi, can you please tell me if you had any problems with it because I found a 420D 2016 with 64k company car with full bmw service. Thanks

[@vanmare]

My f21 118d M Sport 100 kw remap to 193 hp have now 52000 km, egr changed at 30000 km, nothing else. I've never had a car like that. Huge amount of driving pleasure, manual gearbox is perfect. I don't have creaks noises problems like many others. It's very very soundproof inside but maybe it's cuz I have Harman kardon option?

[@SailForth9]

92k miles here. Bought second hand. Runs smooth and no problems. Wondering if I should service the transmission - thoughts?

[@louispatroons4485]

I bought a 420d last summer and drove 20k kms. Just now an 'oil pressure low' message popped. Havent had any problems apart from that

[@stevebibby1922]

Louis Patroons watch out oil pressure blockage lead to my engine blowing up big end shattered

[@miroslavgeorgiev5169]

Nice video mate. I've got my 520d 2015 with 160k KM. The car have deleted EGR and DPF and done stage 2.Running pretty good.full exhaust system,K&N air filter and about to put some bigger intercooler on it :)

[@fangus44]

Is this the same b47 engine?

[@miroslavgeorgiev5169]

@@fangus44 yes

[@albertzweistein7097]

Good 👍

[@HS-sr9ww]

how do you pass the emission test by deleting dpf ??

[@popescubogdan1346]

I’ve got same car as you and was thinking to do same thing as you. I have already the EGR kit to delete it completely and wanted to run as well straight exhaust with 4 tips then custom map. How is yours doing with stage 2 ? Running well or it bit different?

[@momed6363]

Have you heard of any issues with the b47 engine and the inlet manifold melting? I got a b47 which decided to melt the inlet manifold. Btw, this isn’t related to the egr recall - I’ve been told by the dealership.

[@serviola3]

I Have an X3 F25 B47 20D , 85k and It Is perfect, and smooth. Great engine.

[@andreilacatus1157]

I have a bmw 520d f10 2010 I had it for nearly 3 years now . And it has 290k kms and still on it's original chain . Always serviced 10k miles . Egr and dpf blanked . Still going strong

[@TheDaca23]

418d - 136hp 2017 F36 What can I say, bought the car around 195 thousand kilometers, had zero issues with the car except a faulty steering column. Now sitting around 220k km. I would love to do a preventive timing chain replacement and a remap with 420d injectors. Is that a safe thing to do on this mileage? Great vid, thumbs up!👍

[@mariannistor1987]

Bmw 420d gran coupe 185.000 km and still going. Egr cooler changed recently. No Chain problem, hope stay so on 😁🙋‍♂️

[@joHnutz87]

Marian Nistor I have 175k km on mine. Also B47; was thinking changing the chain the next two months, now i don't really know if i should right now. Sounds and runs awesome. Great car.

[@gstar12334]

when u drive the 420d slow in a parking lot area, and release the gas just before it shifts to gear 2 or a little after it is in second gear, does the car engine break alot. Do you get the sensation of the car slowing down more than you want it to?

[@o_twaadi2205]

Ok few years ago i was about to buy a f10 520d 2011 from a family friend and i had a question and i asked this man. He answered my question but told me to either buy a 530d or buy a 2014 or later model if i want a 520d as them engines were not n47. I bought a 2016 520d and im glad i did because the car i was about to buy first just had its timing chain snapped. So thanl you bmw doc

[@jirikrajnak9047]

I have this engine on my car, and love it! Woo!

[@GuiRt1150]

Just one question please? If i go Bmw dealer bye full kit time chain . Is the same parts of my old n47 Is im correct ?? (Tensor , chain and all parts) Nice vídeo Thanks

[@TakiTamAdam]

My 2015 X4 F26 does have 180 000 km and no issues, running good, 212HP with stage one - not the fastest, but good for traveling 🤷‍♂

[@sshah3324]

I got 5 series 2015 2.0 diesel b47 engine I got service with bmw main dealer and they notice cracking sound from engine the asked me to check for another 160 pounds but I refuse to pay God knows what sound might be that I am worry as I hit once on n47 engine chain issue but I hop this b47 will not let us down

[@supervegeta369]

Did it ever cause a problem?

[@PAINtballingxghillie]

2015 F32 420d 150,000 miles. Oil and filter every 6000, long trips for work, 1 hour minimum. Replaced turbo @ 135,000 for £1200 Otherwise it’s been okay. I am about to do EGR delete and Swirl flap delete and clean intake manifold, mainly for my peace of mind.

[@PAINtballingxghillie]

Any of you wondering about noise like I was, every since I bought the car @ 20,000 miles back in 2019. It’s been a noisy tappity motor.

[@matthewplowman8562]

@@PAINtballingxghillie original timing chain?

[@rajau.ulghaffar3286]

Owner of 2016 BMW 420d Xdrive, bought at 66K mileage, hit the 76K mark, done a full BMW group parts Element service and Castor Engine Oil aswell as Transmission Service ZF kit with Miller's Oil, Car drives like a dream, mixture of City Driving and Long Motorway miles.. anything I should look out for? Pondering about a professional remap inline with emissions standards, please let me know your advice on regarding this..

[@sergioborghesan6318]

I have an F30 320d B47 190 hp. Since 160000 km (100k miles) the engine start shacking after 90 kph. Bmw official service replace clutch plus dual mass flywheel but the problem is still there. Maybe engine mounts or harmonic balancer?Now 213000 km. Not satisfied if I compare with my prdvious m47 163 hp(529000 km). Greetings from Italy.

[@philipdecharmoy1516]

Just bought a 2015 BMW 320d m sport, 78 000kms with b47d20 engine. Installed 76mm downpipe, dpf removal, EGR physical removal and coded off ECU, Intake manifold cleaned carbon soot out. Stage 1 tune done, roughly 160kw and 500nm. No issues so far. Just changed trans oil and filter. When should diff oil be changed?

[@eminem2]

diff oil at 100k miles

[@cosmo1084]

420d b47 -135.000 km, egr cooler replaced under waranty at 99k by previous owner, otherwise service history is flawless. Strong performance, people who dont expect sudden acceleration are thrown back in their seats easily which is always nice for a 190 hp engine on a 1600+ kg car.

[@BMWDoctor]

yes mate these cars are great and thrilling and I wouldnt expect it any less typical problem that has always had bmws the ego cooler because there making them so strict on emissions the EGR cant handle it

[@serbantudor]

Hi, I have an F10 520d/2014 with this engine. It has 178k mile on it. I replaced the sensors for the DPF (about 300 GBP in parts) and the intake manifold (that was about 1000 GBP but was paid by the previous owner). What can I say? Great fuel efficiency and the DPF shows no signs of being in need of replace. I didn't hear any weird noises from the timing chain. I heard two opinions: one that I don't have to worry about it, and another coming from people who said that it needs to be replaced. Previously, the car was serviced in BMW network at 15,000 miles. I changed that habit and now I'm doing the oil change every 6000 miles. Other than that, what can I say? It runs great, smooth, and with no rattles.

[@aidan1585]

The DPFs last for a very long time on these modern BMWs, on the 1.5 I3, 2.0 I4 (This engine shown here and the engine in your 520d) and the 3.0 I6. The AdBlue system, which BMW calls 'BluePerformance' is also very reliable. You have nothing to worry about when it comes to the DPF (and the AdBlue system if it is equipped with it) on these beautiful engines.

[@CrazyCarsz]

Just bought a 2017 with a B47 engine. Looking to fix it up myself

[@safewaycart]

Hello 👋 when you say "don't buy these type of cars if you use them only around town" you mean if you use them 90% to 100% of the time in the city? I am attracted to the new 1 Series from BMW and I would like to buy a diesel one because of the torque, efficiency and the whole engine philosophy. I do 15.000 kms per year, 40% of the time in the city traffic 60% on connecting roads - only on rare occasions on highways. Should I buy a gasoline engine in your opinion? Thank you very much for your video and for your opinion.

[@BMWDoctor]

I would buy a petrol mate trust me buying a diesel if you only do that will clog the DPF even tho the new diesels are a lot better these are mainly to be used on motorway and the stop start technology will only kill your engine and starter motor doing a lot of stop start take my word for your driving if you don’t do motorway much and mostly open roads and mostly city get a petrol and once you hit open roads you can really open up the petrol as there turbo charged and continue to make power throughout the whole Rev range where diesel doesn’t it makes the power low down and that’s it really diesel is for towing come top end the power isn’t there mate

[@inhhydro9799]

Hi doc . I bought BMW F10 525D N47D20 automatic gearbox but the enigine is damaged I would like to change it by another one is B47 or N57D30 so which one is reliable N57 or B47? and the both don t need any change or modification durant the swap or putting the engine?

[@PaulMcCabe]

Great video & info. I have a 2015 F11 520 with this engine & 140k, I chose it over an older one with a lower milege N47 engine. Where is the best place to get the insa software from please?

[@ChangesOneTim]

Bought a 2001 then a 2005 525d Touring new back along, but nowadays any 5-series less than about five years old would be way beyond my budget. However late last year (2021) my Volvo suffered a other-guy's-fault collision and, bugger me, my insurer's courtesy replacement for ten days was a 71-plate 520d Touring! The four-pot engine on that car is the most recent upgrade of the B47, with bi-turbo and ADBlue etc. Still 190bhp I believe, but with amazingly improved fuel economy. Apparently these latest versions have gone belt-cam now too? Anyway, it was beautifully refined, ran like honey and frankly is the only four-pot diesel on the market that doesn't sound like a diesel at all - even from the outside on idle. What a great pity that this will be probably BMW's final diesel design, given the impending 2030 new sales ban and skyrocketing oil price thanks to Russia.

[@aidan1585]

Yes, you are correct, the B37/B47/B57 will most likely be BMW's last line up of diesel engines. It's really sad considering that they are the definitely the best diesels on the market. The only other diesels that come even close to them is Mercedes' OM654 2.0 inline 4 diesel and the OM656 3.0 inline 6 which are immensely smooth diesels, just like the current BMW diesels. In 2017 they added an SCR catalyst with AdBlue, which BMW call BluePerformance. They also changed it from a single-turbo to a twin-turbo system. My 2017 320d M-Sport Plus has this updated engine, the B47TU1. The power figures remained the same but the torque band was stronger for the '20d' models (meaning that full torque, 400nm of which lasted for longer in the rev band, creating a nicer driving experience). We've had it from day one. Such an amazing car and a joy to drive. 66238mi now, still surprises me how we've put up that much mileage, I still remember it being on 17 miles. Probably will change it soon with a new 320d. Always used to have petrol 6 cylinder BMWs (and one V8 X5, 2005) but this amazing engine sold me over on diesel BMWs.

[@MysteriousBreeze]

Moving your passion bro. BMW enthusiast here from the 80s. I am abt to buy a F11 520d 2014 model however is it the N47 engine or the B47 please ? As I’ve seen both engines on the same gear model. Much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@jtceglar]

I have put 150,000 on my car! zero issues :)

[@boxinggloves87]

Hi there. Any qlue how to fix problem with 290900 code? Smoke test been done all good. Egr valve new, egr cooler new, manifold intake cleaned ,flaps not removed. No idea whats the problem. 😱 Or may new software will help??? Regards

[@stuarthodgkiss6467]

Any news on what fixed this fault as I have that same fault code 290B00??

[@chazteb]

My dad's got a B47, 318D 2017, just ticked over 60k going strong, only the EGR cooler recall. :)

[@truckertom29]

Does your dads car use oil every 1k miles at all

[@chazteb]

@@truckertom29 Not really no

[@Alelei-d4q]

Great video. My BMW 520d 2018 B47 engine has obvious vibrations at 900 rpm. What is the problem?

[@Cris_MUC]

...got mine in Feb this year, it is 2015 with 8auto and xDrive, 203000km It seems to pur along...

[@user-180-mand90]

I don't know if I can trust a man who wears a thick gold link bracelet haha. Thanks for the video.

[@BMWDoctor]

lol trust me

[@IntrusoIntrumetido]

hi continue with great videos and explanations ;-) I have a question that maybe you can explain to me... what are the main differences between N47 135kw and B47 140kw engine?

[@simoncelice]

Hi, I have a 2015 B47d20, 110kw engine and at 170.000km the fun began; At 170.000 km the fuel rail above the engine began to leak; then, because of that issue the DDE Unit failed ( since the unit was full of diesel fuel ); at 175.000km the EGR went; and at 178.000 the turbo or sensor, actuator in turbo failed; and offcourse, you cant just change the actuator; The car has benn Full Serviced, regulary at BMW dealer!

[@BMWDoctor]

Problems problems and more problems as I said yet people say I don’t know what I’m talking about

[@anandananda7923]

Is the car still under warranty to be claimed. Are u using a 520d 2016

[@MrDosSantos991]

They didn’t rectify the problem of the breaking chain in the n47. There are even cars up to 2014 breaking them..

[@NikosKatsikanis]

thanks mate, I have the 2016 austrian sdrive 18d, I will be watching and subbed. I'm at 79k km

[@thefreshestprince89]

B47 vs B48 on a 1er - what's your pick?

[@kennytheamazing]

I have a F31 316d touring (with the 2.0 B47). It's at 130K right now, I bought it at 115K last summer. No issues so far. I have a copy of ISTA+ installed on a virtual machine, but what cable do I need?

[@GP-007]

It works with ethernet cable or something like that

[@darioisufi2816]

I have 120d 190 automatic. It’s very smooth. Egr coolant changed at 60 000kms. Now 95 000. The orange problem motor light is there. The mass air flow and intake admission is full of oil. Knowbody understand that even not bmw. I’m just wainting for the car dies. Not problem on the turbo, not smoke the power is all here juste the motor probleme light on and oil on the air mass meter and intake air admission. Any body here have this problem ? Thanks in advence.

[@petrudiaconu1565]

Yea the problem is..sell/scrap it and buy a lexus

[@MrJackoable]

I have f30 with this engine with 190hp. So far so good 70 000km no issues. What do you think about chip tune?

[@MrJackoable]

Spoke too soon already faulty o2 sensor 😀😀

[@speedydknouri2229]

@@MrJackoable was it expensive ? wha do you think about the enigne now

[@robertirvine2310]

Great video. What have they done about the timing chain

[@ChangesOneTim]

My understanding is that as of upgrade to the current version (B47TÜ1) these engines are now belt cam.

[@ac81017]

I'm looking to buy a 2019 220xd active tourer, it's been stood parked since march, has 4000 miles on the clock. I drive on average 50miles a day. I worried that it's not good that it's been stood still so long.

[@catalynadryan88]

I have a f31 2013 320d XD bought with 84k now i have 140k nö problem yet

[@Michaelplays53]

Excellent video mate 👍

[@gediminaskumza]

I got it 4 weeks ago my 3series xDrive 2.0d with N47 engine. It's 130k km on the dashboard. When I start the engine in the morning when outside is like +2C temperature, I hear for 3/2 seconds some short rattle. What do you think what is that? The timing chain problems or something else?

[@mrtovitovi]

Hi Doc, so you do not suggest to remove the EGR and DPF on this motor? I’m in really doubt in this regard! Excluding the legal aspect, what do you think is better for the engine? PS If you will do a video in this regard i’m sure it would be much appreciated from a lot of people 🤓

[@BMWDoctor]

Nah mate your the only person who’s asked for that video mate I would need at least 5k people asking me for it to be worth it and it’s only worth it for the EU people and Eu countries pay me nothing so it’s not worth it for me if it was USA people asking me now that would be different as in paid more for them Eu pays crap that’s why me stop do diesels no more diesels for my channel

[@Michael_NV]

@@BMWDoctor Asked by 5k people!? You can't get even 5k views!

[@BMWDoctor]

Is that so I think you need to check out my other videos and just like idiots like you view this many others will come along and bring it to 5k if not over when these engines start going bang and having problems 😁

[@tsvetanletov7784]

@@BMWDoctor best reply ever mate.

[@popescubogdan1346]

@@BMWDoctorI’m interested as well in removing egr and Dpf, egr been checked by dealer in Essex, all good, two weeks later blows and had coolant in my exhaust and the car was accelerating itself. Now has been replaced by another dealer under recall but I can hear the engine runs differently and not in a good way. So kinda yeah now I’m bit scared of another blow . And it warms up roughly in 10 miles but when is cold now it’s sounds like an old tractor… On Ista is all good and sound. Oh yeah, now I’ve got my exhaust tips black and bumper getting smoked, removed few bits of Dpf charcoal from exhaust because I’ve heard an rattling sound on it and did not know what it is😢

[@jitenkukadia973]

Hi Dean, im thinking of buying a 420d. I have noticed that BMW recommends servicing the car every 20,000 miles. Would that concern you, as the oil degrades too much? What should I be looking for in the service history?

[@chazteb]

Its a bit of a tricky one really as BMW aren't going to make their intervals 'Too long' they are long for a reason, the oil is 'Long Life' but personally I would be changing it at half that mileage. It is a strangely long service interval compared to the usual 10-12k/1 year, I wonder what a master tech would say if you asked them about it.

[@qwertyqwerty-zi6dr]

So the b47/57 will not have same problem as n47/57 with timming chain?

[@anandananda7923]

Is the b47 better then the n47. Im using a N47 520d so far no issues encountered at 200000 k mileage done

[@romanwielogorski929]

Hi there I have a problem with mine b47 yesterday mad noise came from under the hood sound like carburettor without the air filter diagnosed today by mechanic noise coming from bottom at where gearbox joints the engine just find out I'm out off warranty she has only 107 miles

[@jimboTTT]

did you find the problem?

[@DB-qu5um]

A little help needed. What motor does my 2019 BMW 430i convertible have?

[@thefreshestprince89]

Believe it is the B48 - 4 Cylinder Turbo. Beautiful car btw!

[@mkdigga]

This made me interested in the b47 diesel, seems doable to me if i learn how to use itsa software

[@SaifKhan-mi9kt]

Hi Mate, very informative video. Thumbs up. Ive got a 65 plate 320d. I had the egr cooler changed recently through a bmw recall. They done a health check on the car and said its all fine. Since its got cold in the last fee days my throttle feels heavy and less responsive and the engine seems a bit louder than usual. Can u help please?

[@Thediycarchannel]

I did comment on your other video. Mine has done 147k now. Only issue I had was dpf and ejr. They was blanked and mapped out to stage 2 around 3.5 years ago and never had any issues at all since that. 2 weeks ago I had low boost come up code P0238. I have had a look around and notice a soot deposit around turbo inlet. Around 1 week ago it seems to of developed diesel knock well I hope it's that and not rod knock. It knocks while driving in the rpm range of 1500-1800rpm it sounds nice below 1500 and above 1800rpm It has hunted a little for a long time but never found why it's been plugged in with snap on and that didn't find anything I'm guessing it could be injector related especially now it's knocking Do you have any ideas for the issues I mentioned above my first one is the code then the knock Thanks dave

[@D730-u8m]

And what oil do you use for this engine? O-30 or 5-30? Is shell the same as original oil?

[@TheCarandstuff]

What would you recommend as minimum miles driven to commuting on a diesel?