KNOWN FAULTS · BMW

BMW M2 (F87) M2 (N55, 3.0) common problems.

2016–2021 · Petrol

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1 known fault with sources

BMW petrol electric water pump, leaks and VANOSCooling / leaks / VANOS

Engine / equipment: BMW petrol engines with an electric water pump: N52, N53, N54, N55, N20 and others from 2004–2016
Period mentioned: 2004–2016
Symptoms: Temperature warning and limited power with no prior warning (water pump); burning oil smell or smoke from leaks onto the exhaust or belt; rough idle and VANOS codes (2A82, 2A87).
Possible cause described: The water pump is electric and its electronics fail, often without warning, between 95,000 and 160,000 km. The valve cover and oil filter housing gaskets harden and leak; the latter can drip onto the belt. The VANOS solenoids get dirty and fail.
Check for the garage: Check the water pump and thermostat history, look for leaks at the valve cover and oil filter housing, and read VANOS codes.
Cost cited in the source: Water pump: approx. €550–1,100 fitted; oil filter housing gasket: €275–550; valve cover: €370–740 (converted from dollars)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Mileage cited in the database: 95,000–160,000 km. This is not a maintenance interval and does not predict a failure.