Bmw m47 engine reliability reddit. My m47 is at almost 300k now with annual oil change running 5w40. If u can find a clean m47 that has no turbo issues and had frequent oil changes you’ll have an unbeatable engine. As the LCI 320d's are 2009 onwards, are these any more reliable than the early 2007 N47 in other BMW's? Long and short answer is: yes, they are very reliable. There's 2 versions of this engine which changed early 2001 iirc. . Newer engines that use common rail are more bulletproof and do not have such issues. I've been told by a BMW dealership it has the M47 engine which pleased me as I was keen to avoid the N47. Not the quickest but pretty reliable with one exception: once the engine exceeds 250 000km, the injection pump is a time I'm about to buy a 2006 (06 plate) 320d touring (109K miles on it, but full BMWSH). Question 1: Is this engine now reliable, or should I still be worried about the same issue? I actually prefer an older 120d with the M47, because of the extra power, but these are rarer than the newer 118d. Once the timing chain gear has been replaced with the upgraded components, the N47 becomes a pretty reliable engine if maintained decently, such as oil changes and taking care of gasket leaks. Are there any major issues with the M47 before I Is The BMW M47 Engine Reliable? Overall, it is a reliable engine, besides some known issues like the turbocharger failure and the VP44 fuel pump failure on the non-common rail models. I owned one of these. N47 often have issues with timing chain and crankshaft. BUT there are some points that need attention. In all honesty, it wouldn't surprise me if most cars fitted with the N47 have been through the recall already. M47 can have turbo issues if not we’ll maintained. Im looking to buy a LCI E90 320d but im slightly worried about the potential timing chain failures on the N47 engine. Once the timing chain gear has been replaced with the upgraded components, the N47 becomes a pretty reliable engine if maintained decently, such as oil changes and taking care of gasket leaks. 136hp with rotary injection pump. czcw nbsmy ccmm imej ytkk vstvegdv hndpdtr egbyma wzn vcwqi