The Most Reliable BMW Engines Ever Made

[@adonisbrooks2794]

I would take a BMW E 46 any day over any General Motors vehicle

[@ECPP]

Totally

[@ppppugh7892]

Kinda' agree, but... My E46 has a GM transmission! 123k miles, fresh new ATF and the BMW/GM partnership is going strong. I love the M54B30 engine.

[@jackmccormick3824]

we have a loaner car e46 325, thing has 378,000 miles and still going strong lol

[@mannabatth4092]

I suppose it’s manual

[@jackmccormick3824]

@@mannabatth4092 gm automatic of all things, defying all logic

[@kleoemuno4961]

I own e46 330i and still kicking ass like crazy. My car is 18 years old but still locking ass on the road. May God bless that German who made this machinery!

[@ECPP]

You've got one of the better cars in terms of reliability. Thanks.

[@iu2]

You got lucky...like winning the lottery.

[@adonisbrooks2794]

I got a 2002 330i Sports Package Manuel. OMG! expansion tank, Drive Shaft, flex disc , brakes front and back, oil pan gasket, headers, coils , Radiator, CCV kit ,and thermostat , oil pan gasket, and slave cylinder and master cylinder for the clutch. My point? It took 17 years for all this stuff to fall apart. I was told by Bmw mechanics and technicians the E 46 was there bread and butter

[@iu2]

@@adonisbrooks2794 So, BMW has ONE car that supposedly held up well. Meanwhile, makes from Japan, Korea, and a few others have HUNDREDS of models that will last forever. Good job, BMW. /s

[@mandernachluca3774]

@@iu2 But don't compare sportive luxurious cars like BMWs in general with relatively cheap middle to low class economic cars, like the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla or the Toyota Celica (well that one is more on the sportive side). Those are 2 totally different worlds, like Ford Pickups and Mercdes S classes ;D.

[@Rmmlom]

Years of ownership and we can say it's true. He was right naturally aspirated is on the BMW one of the best motors BMW ever made. Most reliable for sure. And for those of us who know how to save money doing everything ourselves. Just perfect..

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@phildebrot8149]

N52 6 cyl 3.0l 195 kw is normally aspirated. Best engine ever. I have 2 x 130i manuals with 180k and 305k and they both rev to 7k rpm happily and sound and feel like new. No turbos no high pressure pumps, just pure enjoyment in a small package. Have seen and driven lost of them and all felt tight and powerful.

[@Druwoods]

128i coupe, N52, 6 speed, sport suspension. Last modern "old school" BMW made. Absolute gems.

[@OddjobBond007]

I love my N52 128i coupe!

[@aster5031]

The 128i is perfect.

[@alinazang6651]

My 128i vert makes me so happy!

[@landorslam]

In the process of looking at one for me , I’m hyped !!

[@asron1294]

@@landorslam i decided to take mine to work today. Super fun car!

[@PureSpirit347]

Had E46 328i with M52 straight six...215,000 miles when sold. THE best car ever had in thirty years. Now have N52 to avoid the turbo issues with N54

[@johngoosen1962]

Have a Defender with a factory fitted m52, awesome little beast

[@PureSpirit347]

Wow...you learn something every day! I never knew a double vanos M52 engine would fit in a Land rover Defender! Ive had six Beemers and my E46 M52 was THE best one...by a long chaulk. Not a fan of them dropping cylinders in favour of doubling up on turbo's...end of an era!

[@string2155]

The M42 and M44 engines are so reliable, more so with the fact that they’re the smaller ones.

[@HealthSupercharger]

this is good to hear because i got the z3 with m44 and a manual gear box. so you are sure these engines are good, not money pitt?? even 21 year old engine with 68 000km.

[@string2155]

@@HealthSupercharger mine is at 170k already and going strong. Just make sure to keep up with the cooling system maintenance. There’s plenty of m44 engines going above 310k miles

[@marcinkajko38]

Hey Mark, great channel! I’m a HUGE enthusiast and have been for over 20 years!! I’ve been shopping for a BMW for some time and used your videos and reviews as a guide. So....today I picked up my 2012 328i e92. It had all the things I was looking for like low mileage (75,000 kms), dealer services (all service records) the straight 6, M package, all wheel drive for local weather and of course Standard! Thanks for all the info Mark!!!

[@ECPP]

Awesome, great to hear you found a solid car. Good luck and thanks a lot for watching my channel. Have a great one. Cheers.

[@StereoSoundAgent]

Had the rod bearings replaced and upgraded, water pump, alternator, and thermostat, but the s54 in my M3 is about to hit 170k and it's crossed america numerous times and gets me to work everyday. Still performs greet

[@maser346]

I have a N52, most reliable car I've ever owned...then i slapped a procharger on it and now its fairly unreliable lol

[@danny_r27]

anarchy cat I thought about supercharging my N52, but just to save myself the hassle and $5k in parts I’d rather just tune it and get it up to 290hp to the crank with a BPC tune, catless headers, and 3 stage intake manifold. With that set up people say the sound is comparable to an E46 M3 S54 engine and the power and torque delivery is even more noticeable while still keeping the reliability of the N52.

[@WjLye]

@@danny_r27 Hello there. Any chances you have some video of your car after the tune ? Would love to see and listen to how it sounds. I bet it's amazing.

[@epaminontas6972]

@@danny_r27 honestly, I'd rather turbo my n52 than supercharge it. But they are a ton of fun n/a, especially with all the mods available for them

[@Josh-qm4rb]

The N52 is a reliable and strong unit, but its not a performance engine. It can only handle 300hp reliably. Even an engine like a B48 4 cylinder could exceed that limit. The N54 despite being fitted with parts that hinder the reliability, it is incredibly strong and reliable without these parts and can handle up to 700hp reliably N55 could handle up to 500hp, S55 being around 600hp S54 could handle 600hp B48 (250-300hp model) could handle 400hp reliably B58 can handle up to 650-700hp, possibly one of BMWs most reliable modern engines S58 is estimated to handle up to 900-1000+hp, potentially beating a 2JZ GTE BMW has made some pretty good engines!

[@meyawabdulaziz3863]

im gonna be honest, alot of my family members like 6 of them,including cousins and uncles have bmw cars.....and its like some had it for 8 years with no major issues others just suffered and refused to give up on them prolonging the suffering with the dealership...you either get lucky with those or you dont do they drive better than other eco boxes ? hell yeah that i give you if you want a reliable car just dont gamble with BMWs...the price of owning and keeping those running well isnt cheap unless...you a Bmw mechanic/bmw know how guy and you know what doing when fixing it your self then you can save alot on the labor

[@captainhindsight8604]

Many strong engines made by BMW. The amount of m52, m54, m62, m57 powered cars i see for sale with 250k+ miles is really quite impressive!

[@davidzaph2501]

Obviously has a 3 series bias, i think the f10 n55 535 bmws, specifically 2011 has one of the best bmw engines ever made and a lot of bmw master techs would agree with me. Yes, my beauty beemer was built overseas in germany and shipped to the u.s.a. amazing and beautiful car.

[@ECPP]

N55 is better than the n54 before it especially with reliability.

[@marcmoukarzel810]

The 325 and the 330 had the m54 while the m52 was for the 323 and 328

[@nikolaroma]

320 also m54 after 2001

[@gordonramsey5739]

No your wrong, 330i has N52

[@daslimman512]

@@gordonramsey5739 The 330i was in the e46 and e90. e46 330i had the M54 and the E90 330i had the N52. They only made the e90 330i for 1 year 2006.

[@michaelhall9138]

Have 2 F10's with the N55; one has 84K miles and the other 46K miles. Both have been great so far with the 2012 (84K miles) needing an oil filter housing and valve cover gasket only; pretty common from what I've read. I was going to get the N63(TU) but after reading about the V8's problems I went to BMW's bread & butter engine; the straight-6. The N55 also doesn't suffer the carbon build-up the N54 does.

[@ECPP]

Thanks Michael for watching and commenting. Cheers.

[@kojack635]

I have a N55 as well in my 335i. Its been dead reliable for 40k miles even after full bolt ons

[@rolanddoucet9437]

I have a 2015 535i with Xdrive and the M sport package. Wonderful car to drive, and trouble free, except for the oil filter housing gasket leak problem. I called my dealer and they told me the warranty time (years) was expired, however the low millage (43,000) qualified me for a courtesy repair in which BMW would pay half.

[@kkampy4052]

The M50 in my E36 was the smoothest, fastest revving engine I have ever had. Had 277k miles on it when I got rid of it.

[@ECPP]

Great engines

[@unlimitedcarpetcleaningmar2296]

I have an 07 bmw 328i 250k miles on it still going strong 💪

[@sergiomz21]

Carpet Cleaning nice!! My 07’ 325i only has 113,000

[@pilpaoj]

Nice! That makes me feel better about mine which is the same mode/ year. Mine has 65,550

[@chevyboa8950]

Nice‼️

[@alvojnikovic2171]

OJ Pilpa man you got a looooot of driving left in that car haha. Should last up until 250k

[@ledaniezle537]

Does it include the 528i From 2007 too ? 🤔

[@gpiano88]

I swear by my 1988 528e as it has the 2.7 I-6 Super ETA. It's fast, reliable, and gets decent gas mileage. I bought it used 13 years ago as a project car and would put it up against almost anything with an inline six. IMO, This car was built to be at the top of its game. It doesn't burn oil and the original A/C unit stills works ice cold. Of course, it is well maintained and cared for. That helps.

[@AndresDiaz-hx8jz]

N52 here.

[@saganworshipper6062]

Solid!

[@alvojnikovic2171]

Andres Diaz same. Great engine 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@dracosirccpent]

Me2 @203627 miles

[@magincap70]

We have two customers who have 250k on them. If you replace wear items and use the right oil bmw will give you great value for the money and they're so much fun to drive.

[@b8by_driver652]

@@dracosirccpent have you replaced the water pump?

[@DrRestorations]

While there is no dispute on the engine performance, the BMW cooling system has a number of design flaws leading to overheat, oil leak, radiator crack, and ultimately engine failure. One such a flaw is the use of an unreliable coolant temperature sensor/fan switch and put at the top (hottest spot) of the engine. This is against the tradition of inserting such a sensor at the bottom of the radiator to detect coolant temperature after cooling off by the radiator, and worse yet the sensor may only detect the temperature of engine chamber air when coolant level simply reduced below the sensor. So, many BMW cars failed at "young age" (my 2012 528i got engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir within warranty period).

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing and yes, the electric water pumps and T stats as well as oil filter housing leaks.

[@AUTOTUB3]

I have a bmw 2006 325iA really reliable car. I like how it runs and drives!

[@dracosirccpent]

Me2

[@dracosirccpent]

Mines at 203627 miles

[@ledaniezle537]

Does it include the 525iA From 2006 too ? 🤔

[@AUTOTUB3]

@@ledaniezle537 yes it has the same motor and transmission. The only thing i noticed on this bmw cars alot of parts can be plastic..so if you can get alluminium parts for them its better. I remember changing a plastic coolant tube connector that was plastic and i changed it into alluminum instead..so i guess you just have to know your car alittle and see what plastic parts you can change to alluminum that will last longer.

[@greatestever7623]

The end of reliability for Bmw everything past 2011 is shit 90s and mid 2000s was the golden years for BMW

[@eddiegaming56]

I own e36 316i 1998 model with over 450k kilometers and it's still going well. when I bought this car 5 years ago kilometers were around 320k. I once had one problem with the car when it mixed water and oil other than that I have never ever had any problems with the car

[@andrewwizard1577]

N52, leaking valve covers, vanos solenoid issues, coil pack issues, ccv, pcv, oil sensitivity (oil sludge if specific oil is used and at more less often intervals), and starter/battery issues. None of these are too bad if the owner did maintenance and didn’t ignore bad symptoms, but if you get a used one with bad oil sludge or ignored issues, you could have to replace the engine. It might be more reliable than other BMW engines, but the N52 isn’t super trustworthy either, it’s no Honda 4 cylinder. But you gotta know that coming in if your shopping for a BMW.

[@ECPP]

Thats about it for sure

[@jamesdean8330]

The 325 ci and most 5 series, including some of the X5s, were powered by the M54 engines.

[@MegaJasonic]

My N-52 E83.... easy to work on for a weekend warrior mechanic contrary to popular belief and lots of aftermarket replacement part choices. Reliable and safe.....and fun to drive for sure. Also, you don't need an extravagant tool box with tons of unitasker tools for basic upkeep.

[@alvojnikovic2171]

I have an N52 engine, love it

[@dracosirccpent]

Me2

[@dracosirccpent]

203627 miles

[@alvojnikovic2171]

Max Spiers indestructible machine 🙌

[@Fradiger27]

How can u see which engine is the n52??

[@alvojnikovic2171]

Zed google your car make model

[@markt9438]

You have miss out unless you owned an M3 ! I do daily drive a M3 o6 this 3.2 S54 engine Revs 8K All Day and never had a Engine so Strong ! 0-60 in 4 Sec Flat and Stock ! I take good Care of this Non Burning OIL Engine SMG !!! All the Kinks worked out ! LOL

[@_f30_b58]

Great video! The M52 is and was the most reliable and you are right on with the cooling system. Now I own 2018 340i b58. We will have to see. Only time will tell. I only have 2,000 miles on her.

[@cjbernardo93]

I have a f30 n20 engine with over 120k on the dash and it runs like a champ. 5k mile oil changer intervals, transmission fluid service every 50k and regular maintenance has kept it and me happy

[@aqibfreed4672]

The 4 cylinder 2.0 e90 is a very reliable engine. Not sure why you skipped it. My 320D is still going strong to this day

[@WayToManyAssassins]

The petrol isn't.

[@aqibfreed4672]

Petrol bmws under 3.0 tend to be quite garbage tbh

[@WayToManyAssassins]

​@aqibfreed4672 Yeah they're underpowered for the weight of the cars

[@dacrab1]

My e90 M3 s65 v8 has 104k miles...original clutch, no bearing issues...greatest engine ever. Considering it runs 8600rpm and is basically full blown race engine...that’s reliable!

[@AndreasMartinLaute]

I own a 523i from 1998. I had to replace some parts between 200.000 and 250.000 km; it’s got now 300.000 on the clock. I’ve never driven a more reliable car.

[@iain6882]

The S38 from the E34 M5 was maybe the most robust engine BMW built outside of the S70 in the McLaren F1. They make 700+ hp with turbo without opening the block. (Search E34 vs Bugatti) Mine personally has over 200,000 hard miles on the original engine. Also, N54 engine itself is overbuilt and is extremely reliable. You just have to make reliability upgrades to the problematic surrounding items.

[@ECPP]

Totally agree

[@mylezzpurhourr]

Got a 07 525i I love the thing even for the base model hope to upgrade some time soon!

[@FSSNZ]

I had an M10B18 in my E30 and it was a legendarily reliable engine. I think that deserves to be the E30 reliable engine over the M20

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@NanaMediacollector]

I agree. I am a car mechanic, learned the profession from the early to mid 90s, when M10 were still quite common. The M30 is also very reliable.

[@vendetta4033]

In Europe we have diesels and they showed way more reliable, specially the inline six m57, n57 and the latest b57, also very indestructable (I've owned one) m47 2.0 litre 4-zyl diesel in e46, very good are the new b47 as well

[@vendetta4033]

@Gordon Bird you talk about N47, which was bad because of chain issue, but others, here mentioned have no chain problems

[@iwillshameyou2036]

E60 M57n 535d best bmw I have ever owned

[@erniearambula3525]

As you mentioned my 528i inline 6 is rock solid as is the chassis, smooth idle, smooth acceleration sure HP #'s at 190 but with 200,000 miles clocked and engine has zero issues, I'm about to rebuild front suspension after all it is 22 years old, the 528i can cruise the highway at 85 mph for 100 miles straight and do it at a quarter tank or gas, oh did I mention my E39 528i was made in a German factory by a BMW factory trained German autoworker, yes folks my BMW was shipped overseas to the good ole USA.

[@ECPP]

Great cars that are great honest performance cars

[@johnnyflyy5873]

Agreed. Give me an e 39 iron block 97/98 528i with a 5 speed and lower miles over ANY BMW.

[@zmanphx]

I have 07 335i n54. Over 100K miles has been very reliable IMO. Replaced water pump and valve cover at 95K miles. Intake decarbonization is required as part of maintenance. Car runs very strong and smooth. BMW does use a lot of plastics which is their weak point in the engine.

[@ECPP]

Sounds like the typical but tolerable for the most part.

[@Hantov]

I also have the same N54. 107k miles. Nothing broke the first 100k. Then valve cover, oil filter housing, pan gaskets, and rear diff started leaking at once.

[@elcaspo6782]

N54 535 . Amazing ride

[@jab92]

Agree with the poster below - reliability is relative, but I've had really good luck with the N52 in my 328 coupe. Basic rule of thumb that I've always followed (and know other owners in the CCA group who will vouch the same): avoid the 335i unless you want to replace the HPFP. There is a reason why you see so many of them for sale at relatively low prices...

[@corygene6477]

How about the Z3 1.9 for reliability? I love mine! Been a great car!

[@surgeknight5725]

The problem with the straight 6 e46 engines is the oil leak, vanos, cooling system and the tensioner pully which affects the alternator and the power steering pump and the belt it's self

[@ECPP]

True, and thanks for sharing.

[@davecom3]

Not big problems, I haven't encountered any of these issues across 6 e46 cars and roughly 200,000 miles of driving. PCV valves, oil level sensors, door handle mechanisms...that's about it.

[@johnhowardesq]

My e46 has been roasting in Texas for 170k miles. Still runs like new. M52 is a rock. One vanos hose and one valve cover gasket. A gasket or two. Two pulleys. The water pump, thermostat and radiator. Dirt cheap. Finally needs a lower control arms. Big whoop! Jesus...what do you expect? Perfection and zero repairs?

[@duncanidaho7494]

Good video. Also the 2.0 diesel engine is fairly reliable.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for watching

[@thetechlibrarian]

Something I always keep in mind is it depends on where you live. You might have a bmw that might only need relatively minor parts replaced and if your in a country with low labor costs it might not seem like a big deal to you. But if you lived say in the USA where there is a premium placed on labor than it could be thousands and then you would have a different opinion on what it costs to keep the car on the road

[@ECPP]

We do get ripped off even worse here in Canada

[@robertk9753]

335d 535d best most reliable bmw engines ever built

[@alexalsted-mahl7527]

I have had 5 bmws and my most reliable were actually my e36 m3 with the s52 and my e46 m3 with the s54. On top of that i drifted my e46 and regularly went over 140. Meanwhile i had a 328ci that fell apart.

[@samitapio8774]

after n52, bmw straight 6 engines started their downhill.... :(

[@the_flat_earth_warriorz]

E30, E39s and e36 and e46 with inline 6s ...the best

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@the_flat_earth_warriorz]

@@ECPP 🍻

[@wettfeat]

M30B35 is THE best BMW motor as far as reliability goes.

[@chrisgrant4862]

E46 came with an m52 only in the 328i. The 320i/325i/323i/330i all had m54 engines

[@julianhansen2457]

Chris Grant The E46 had 323 (2,5 m52b25tu) and 328 (2,8 m52b28)

[@altongibson7663]

My first car in 1986, '84 318i, lots of fun to drive.

[@ECPP]

They are great

[@leftfordead6307]

thanks for the info man been looking at bimmers for awhile I just copped my first BMW 2011 328i inline 6 N/A runs immaculate got a great deal on it handles fucking awesome im happy with it

[@rassanelasso9558]

I really want to buy a 335i. But those turbos man... Gave me chills.

[@ECPP]

I would go 340 now if I was to do it again

[@rassanelasso9558]

@@ECPP i dont like new bmw i preffer e92 Chasis

[@ryanbee5086]

My e36 328 has overheated twice because of broken hoses and is still going hard.awesome engine

[@myrcworld9345]

I agree that the naturally aspirated inline 6 is reliable, Ive owned a 2007 328i with just over 100,000mi for 2 years and have only had to change an ignition coil pack. Of course I've done preventive work but that comes with the territory. I love my daily driver.

[@trade1713]

E90, 330i here. The engine is reliable if you take out extremely annoying issue of hydraulic lifter "ticking" or should I say clunking and constant oil leaks from somwhere. Otherwise, it just keeps going.

[@MidnightSky69]

The BMW inline 6 is the holy grail.

[@houseofno]

You neglected to mention a key weakness of the M20 sixes - you >> MUST

[@ECPP]

Some great comments it is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing with the channel. Cheers.

[@azadkamil6193]

how come you mentioned the F30 and said you can get an inline 6 , what about 328i,330,335i also 325d,330d,335d ,I'm confused

[@sydbell8508]

Although in a mess,that E30 is worth a small fortune.Had you been in England l would be knocking down your door to buy it.

[@HurstTheHybrid]

N52 was the (series) ending with a 28 I

[@tocambenzin6409]

What about e46 320 330 diesel engines. I have a 320d touring 2004 150hp automatic... pulls like train and economical on fuel!!

[@hansvandam3965]

Yeah i have a bmw e90 facelift 320 diesel with a chip good for a 210 horsepower. best diesel that I have now

[@DavidRodriguez-jj6dd]

Good information, thank you. How about a 2016 BMW 435i Gran Coupe with the N55 engine? Is this a reliable engine?

[@ECPP]

Yes, absolutely, to a point.

[@Ahmed_Rashid]

Does the N52 come in a 2015 330i?

[@25blacksnow]

I’m 33...my father bought a 1987 535i in the 80s,passe it to me when i turned 25 ...never rebuild the engine just tune up and fluids...the e30 is good if u take care of that timing belt ... basically don’t Buy any bmw made after 2002

[@j.w7611]

Mr Frieza, the f30-f31 3 series... are realy reliable aswell in Europe.

[@ronan7812]

Keep that car well and you should have a nice retirement. In Europe now those are fetching about €10,000. In 20-30 years they will be like an old camaro ss.

[@benjinom]

Mine is a e46 325ci 2002 🤣. But it’s ok I replaced everything especially the cooling system because apparently it’s made of soggy bread. Honestly, these cars are reliable, of course after you replace every gasket and cooling system.

[@ve2430]

WRONG! E46 325 also had M54B25 .. 330 was M54B30 . Get your info right buddy. And you want reliable? get a Toyota or Honda. No comparison here. These german cars will fuk your life.

[@ravirajpurohit8943]

I was thinking to buy 2011 325i automatic I believe its N53 b30 (not sure) Is it reliable and good for economy ..? Some honest suggestions will be really good.🧐

[@8bitsamurai6]

I had a 98 328is with the m52 and was a tank back when I had it. Only had to replace radiator 1 time. But that could of happen from someone that hit me.

[@u_Nobz]

I’m Driving a 01’ BMW E46 330i and man I’m loving it everyday but I’m looking at the E90 325i or 330i as a 2nd car

[@ECPP]

Fun cars, just be sure to get one that has been looked after.

[@u_Nobz]

ExoticCar PlayPlace Thank you, I’m busy doing my research currently to see what to look out for and definitely want to get a LCI M-Sport model.

[@SootyHunt]

The most reliable BMW engines ever made.... 1:30 clearly been towed back hahahahaha

[@dendriller]

They embodied the slogan, "the ultimate driving machine, had a 86 325e, one word "bulletproof", really miss that car!.

[@curtisdietz9434]

My first BMW. Gobs of low end torque and a minimum of plastic under the hood!

[@mariangheorghe5930]

nice video. i have a e39 528i. '98 year, its a tank. very strong and reliable. keep up the good work.

[@ECPP]

thanks

[@jeyavarmen9268]

I had a e39 540 i 8 cylinder luxury car with all the comforts ,from the day I bought I had radiator problems oil leak ,I spend 12000$ on repairs and finally sold it for 1500$,Then I bought a 335 I twin turbo and 300 hp.300 torque ,I am still using it 8 years,the car is good but if you see oil leak from the cylinder head replace it immediately. need more trunk space and back seat space.

[@simrun255]

I have a BMW F11 N57 (530D) done around 165k miles been a very good engine just regular servicing. No other problems so far

[@manitobenson140]

I need to replace my 2001 325xi motor what would you recommend for a tad bit more power then the stock motor mine won't even turn over

[@wormsmaster1994]

Informative! Currently own a e39 5 series with the M62 V8 engine (non updated, so no vanoss luckely), and its an absolute blast. I am aware that the cooling system is a weak spot in these engine's, though it's been an absolute top reliable car for me, and heaps better then my previous volvo v40. Proper maintenance goes a long way for any car! That beign said, if anyone knows of any other issues with the m62 engine or commom isseus with the e39 in general i'd like to know!

[@ECPP]

Great drivers car though. Love these things. Stick Shift and a German V8, whats not to love. Cheers.

[@alanstevens7198]

Yeah bud, TIMING CHAIN GUIDES. From what I've heard, replacing the guides is essentially an engine out procedure. This is CRITICAL preventative maintenance. From what I've heard, the M62 is very prone to leaking as well. This won't kill your engine but it will annoy the hell out of you. My reccomendation? Depending on mileage, if you plan on keeping the car, pull the engine and do a complete rebuild and knock out the timing chain guides and cooling system at the same time. Then replace every fluid. Should be good for another 200K miles no problem.

[@DearSX]

M52 M54 had cooling issues you need to stay on top of. Blew 2 engines from over heating and a friend blew up his engine. Radiator, water pump, hoses, thermostat, expansion tanks all need to be cared for. My 16 year old Honda has 175k with all original cooling parts. Non of my BMWs made it to 170k without a cooling system maintenance.

[@leki.e87]

N46 gang, where you at? (Or N43/2) Edit: I know that these Inline 4's aren't very powerful or reliable. I just wanted to see how many people had this type of engine.

[@TheLau1996]

n46 here....those vanos solenoids are killing me

[@leki.e87]

@@TheLau1996 yeah bro... fixed mine today along with new gaskets because she always leaks... i only installed new o-rings

[@TheLau1996]

@@leki.e87 probably i will try that too ,i just hope isnt someting else,the erorr i have is vanos selenoid 3 and 4

[@menukaariyadasa5863]

Do you know any common problems with this engine? And maintenance items?

[@fastbladeproductions7961]

N55 335i 2014+ is a very very reliable engine... those cars overall scored excellent in all the surveys hence that's why I bought a 335i 2015 for that exact reason...

[@haimeliyahu1]

Thanks for sharing! Toward the end of the video, you're talking about the newer turbocharged i6.. would that also apply to the 2.0 turbocharged i4 engine (like the ones used in the 2017 gran coupe)? Thinking of getting one, a bit hesitant due to potential reliability issues. Thanks.

[@sminem6572]

Not sure what you’re talking about with the N55. My 2011 E90 335i has been very reliable. The A/C has only stopped working twice, but other than that its been perfect. I just crossed 30,000 miles. The N54 was the unreliable engine, not the N55. Its a very important distinction to make...

[@ECPP]

True but even the n54 isn’t quite as bad as some make it to be

[@alvaromurillo9576]

Well... i need to share my experience i own an e46 323ci with the m54 engine and it's been my daily for over a year now. The mayor fail i had was the fuel pump but replaced my self and it and runs like a champ. I bought it for $1000 but it only had one owner in his entire life. When i got it it had dirty throttle body, bad speed sensor, abs and that kind of stuff. Is a really reliable nice old looking car! If you want reliable car GET AN toyota 22R!!!

[@b4ndogor479]

The E90 323i really surprised me. I have one! They are very popular in New Zealand.

[@josea.gutierrezr.8876]

I buy a 2008 328i 4door automatic, 6 cyl, its a n51 wich its mine?

[@marnickfox9891]

I had one with m54b22 that was garbage and later bought a 328i with m52b28 and that one was quite reliable

[@Wooyoumadethat]

So how do you feel about the 528i I have an 08 and don’t see any videos so i don’t know if that’s good or bad ...

[@humblemanrb7539]

Hi thanks for the great reviews. I am looking to get a bmw x3 2004 to 2010 what is the best engine to get

[@jamescharros1299]

Sorry if I sound stupid but I googled this and can't get a straight answer. I don't know anything about E350 or F340 or all those other letters they mention. All I know is that I want to find out what the reliability of a 2016 320i sedan is? How do I find out what model it is?

[@charleswong4798]

what about 320d, i heard they're extremely reliable

[@RichMMedia]

This guy is on a roll. 👍👍👍

[@ECPP]

Thanks a ton. Next stop....100K subs.

[@RichMMedia]

@@ECPP You spoke it now you can bring it into existence 💯💯💯

[@fahmiahmed1269]

I'm actually feeling that m20 ❤️

[@princeluciano2023]

N52 best engine I’ve had from bmw nothing special but reliable

[@ryanwebster3457]

Yeah , so reliable they dont even have an oil dip stick, who thought of that one

[@princeluciano2023]

Ryan Webster upgrade your technology kid

[@TheBigNate505]

Thanks for talking about the n52! love mine

[@ECPP]

Thanks for watchng.

[@bryancenterfitt7127]

The E60 N53 in the 525i has been a great combination as well.

[@jeffreyhinman1397]

What are your honest thought on the 2008 335i and 535i? If the owner did most of the work on it, how reliable are they... what if all maintenance has been up kept and the car is at 100k.

[@ECPP]

Honestly, fun YES, reliable ? Not a chance. I do love mine though with that n54 engine.

[@kjackson2628]

Looking through the comments... BMW engines are great. As many mass produced vs how reliable they are with routine maint. They are great. Nice video Cheers

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@aufdienudel5588]

I got an 320i E90 with an N46B20 engine that runs with 4 Cylinders and 150hp. I don’t have really much knowledge about cars and engine’s, but for example, is it possible to upgrade the N46 engine to a N52?

[@ericgut1]

Hey Mark I was thinking of getting a BMW V8 My thermostat just went out on my X5 335d $130 for the part 5 hours labor to get to the part $850 Every time I see that engine light in buy a B.O.A.T Bust out another thousand I love my BMW when maintained Very costly to maintain for sure Keep up the great work

[@InsidiousDr9]

Airhead /6 boxer twins like the BMW R90

[@philliesphan334]

My old 325 leaked oil & it seems to be a common problem. 10 years 151K miles NEVER stranded us

[@ECPP]

Hey Bobby. A few minor leaks are more of an annoyance but generally do not leave you stranded.

[@philliesphan334]

​@@ECPP I must admit it leaked quite a bit but I just wanted to put that out there as a common problem with that engine if anyone was expecting a BMW to have Toyota level reliability. While it has its issues I would never say its as much of a headache as N54 or S85.

[@JoseVargas-fm2ff]

Whats the main difference between the m52tu and m52 engines? Are they the same? Greetings from Guatemala city central America I love all your vids I always learn something new thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!!

[@ceesdewaard433]

Thx for the video, well done

[@ECPP]

Thanks a bunch for watching.

[@jonnodveit6350]

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