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30 Mar 2026

BMW F30 3 Series: Which Engine and Year to Choose

The BMW F30 came with 8 different engines ranging from 35/100 to 93/100. Here's which engine and year combination gives you the most reliable 3 Series.

BMW F30 3 Series 320d
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30 Mar 2026

Turbo vs Naturally Aspirated: Which Engines Last Longer?

We compared reliability scores of 265 engines. Naturally aspirated engines score higher on average — but the best turbos are catching up. Here's the data.

turbo naturally aspirated reliability engine comparison
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29 Mar 2026

BMW N47 Timing Chain Problems: What Every Buyer Must Know

The BMW N47 2.0 diesel has a fatal flaw — a rear-mounted timing chain that stretches and fails. Here's what to check before buying a 320d or 520d.

BMW N47 diesel timing chain
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