BUY
Na Era
M57
BMW · 3.0L Turbo Diesel I6
1998–2012
0
/ 100
BUY
"Legendary diesel six. Powered E46 330d to E90 335d. Smooth, torquey, reliable. Swirl flaps and turbo actuator at high mileage."
Layout
I6
Displacement
2993 cc
Power
184–286 hp
Type
Diesel
Known Issues
0
Total Risk Cost
€0–€0
Models with M57 17
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Tuning Potential
300hp Stage 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BMW M57 reliable?
The BMW M57 scores 84/100 with a verdict of BUY. It has 0 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.
What cars use the BMW M57?
How much does it cost to repair the M57?
Total potential repair costs for all 0 known issues range from €0 to €0.
What years was the M57 produced?
The BMW M57 was produced from 1998 to 2012. It is a 2993cc I6 diesel engine.
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