Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump Catalog • Years 2012 – 2025
Timing Belt / Chain BMW 3 Series F30 / F31 & G20 / G21 – When to Replace Timing Belt / Chain & Water Pump?
Complete timing belt / chain replacement interval overview for BMW 3 Series F30 / F31 & G20 / G21 by engine code. Find out whether your engine uses a dry timing belt, timing chain or belt-in-oil (Wet-Belt).
Timing Belt / Chain Specs by Engine for BMW 3 Series F30 / F31 & G20 / G21 (5 motorů):
| Engine & Codes | Timing Type | Replacement Interval | Water Pump & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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20d / xDrive20d (120 kW / 135 kW / 140 kW)
Codes: N47D20C, B47D20A
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: BMW Lifetime Coolant 87 |
|
30d / xDrive30d (180 kW / 190 kW / 195 kW)
Codes: N57D30A, B57D30A
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: BMW Lifetime Coolant 87 |
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18i / 20i (100 kW / 115 kW / 125 kW / 135 kW)
Codes: N43B20, N20B20, B48B20
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: BMW Lifetime Coolant 87 |
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28i / 30i (180 kW / 185 kW / 190 kW)
Codes: N20B20A, N52B30, B48B20B
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: BMW Lifetime Coolant 87 |
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35i / 40i xDrive (225 kW / 240 kW / 250 kW – 3.0 R6 Turbo)
Codes: N54B30, N55B30, B58B30
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: BMW Lifetime Coolant 87 |