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Do later BMWs have timing chain issues?
Hi - I'm sure you've heard about the timing chain failure on 320d/520d BMWs with N47 engines manufactured between 2007 and 2011. Do you know if models after March 2011 (when they supposedly changed the engine) are without this problem?
Our answer:
Hi Mike,
Theoretically, post-2011 engines should be fine, but we have heard of one or two timing chain failures on those engines. Now, nothing like the epidemic that afflicts earlier models, but if you're buying one it would be a good idea to buy from a BMW dealer, get a warranty and make sure you keep up the service record.
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