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Are BMW N47 engines still susceptible to timing chain failure?

I've read all about the dreaded timing chain failure on 320d/520d BMWs with N47 engines manufactured between 2007 and 2011. I wanted to know if models after March 2011 (when they supposedly changed ...
HonestJohn.co.uk

Broken timing chain on BMW with N57 engine

Recently the engine on my 3 Series Touring stopped dead. A trip to the BMW dealer revealed timing chain failure, and I have a bill for around £4000. I can't pay this at the moment, so I am without the ...
Irish Examiner

Actions over design fault in some BMW cars are adjourned

The first set of civil actions against BMW over a serious design fault in a range of their cars has been adjourned. BMW Automotive (Ireland) Ltd has been ordered to hand over evidence by Dublin ...
The Irish Times

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

BMW UNABLE TO HELP WITH TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM A reader called Eamon bought a 2008 BMW 5 series 520 diesel, which, he tells us, was the first 5 series to have efficient dynamics and to fall under the ...