How reliable is BMW F30?

Generally speaking, the F30 is a pretty reliable car. There are some common ‘problems,’ but most of it has more to do with high mileage wear and tear rather than a specific problem. Being a BMW, carrying out these maintenance jobs are not always cheap.

What cars have n47 engines?

2.0 L (121.7 cu in, 1,995 cc, D20)

• E81, E82, E87 and E88 118d.
• E90 and E91 318d.
• F20 118d.
• F30 and F31 318d.
• 2009-2015 BMW E84 sDrive18d and xDrive18d.
• 2010–2016 MINI Countryman Cooper SD (R60)
• 2010–2014 MINI Cooper SD (R56)
• 2010–2015 MINI Cabrio Cooper SD (R57)

What is an F30 BMW?

The F30 is the first generation of 3 Series to be powered by a range of turbocharged engines exclusively and electric power steering (replacing the hydraulic power steering systems used previously). In March 2019, the BMW 3 Series (G20) was released as the successor to the F30.

How long will a BMW F30 last?

The BMW 3 Series can last between 200,000 – 250,000 miles when properly maintained and driven conservatively. If you drive 15,000 miles per year it will last approximately 13 – 17 years before requiring expensive and uneconomical repairs. There are instances of 3 Series reaching up to 300,000 miles.

Is G20 better than F30?

The new leather in the G20 is a huge improvement over the Dakota leather in the F30 and overall the new interior looks much more modern and high quality. Tech: Love the tech in this car. Use the self drive mode all the time and it makes the F30 feel so dated once you drive the G20.

Is the BMW N47 a good engine?

Models from this era suffer from a specific problem, the N47 engine has a weakness; basically the power plant is prone to excessive timing chain wear. Throughout 2013 and 2014 BMW owners have reported numerous cases of engine failures, many of which led to terminal decline.

How do I know if my engine is N47?

The easiest way to tell are as follows:

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

What is BMW LCI F30?

As with all BMWs at around the three year mark, it’s time for the F30 3 Series to get BMW’s LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) treatment. The current F30 is actually quite a good looking car. The headlights now feature LED indicator “eyebrows” above them to give the car a more concentrated look.