KNOWN FAULT · BMW

Weak points of the BMW 3 Series F30 diesel according to the ADAC: suspension, oil and the 2013 chain

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Engine / equipment: BMW 3 Series F30/F31 diesel (316d to 335d)
Period mentioned: 2012–2018
Symptoms: Defective spring-and-damper units, more oil leaks than normal and, among component faults, the timing chain (2013 cars).
Possible cause described: According to the ADAC, the 3 Series is among the top places in the breakdown statistics, and in the German roadworthiness test it is around average because of the spring-and-damper units and the oil leaks. As drawbacks it lists a somewhat delicate suspension and sometimes high running costs.
Check for the garage: Check oil leaks, suspension and the timing chain, and ask by VIN about the EGR module recall.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check oil leaks, suspension and the timing chain, and ask by VIN about the EGR module recall.

What are the symptoms?

Defective spring-and-damper units, more oil leaks than normal and, among component faults, the timing chain (2013 cars).

Which cars and years does it affect?

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