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B57D30O0

B57D30 265 hp, single turbo (B57D30O0, 2015-2020) engine: faults and reliability

BMW B57 (B57D30) version

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There are no manufacturer campaigns or widespread faults documented for this version in the sources consulted; the issues described by a specialist garage (AdBlue, rear chain) are occasional or rare. It is worth checking the history of the AdBlue system.[1]

Years
2015–2020
Power
265 hp
Faults that affect it
2
1 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
8
in our database

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What changes in this version

The first version of the family, with a variable-geometry turbo: 195 kW (265 hp) and 620 Nm, according to Wikipedia. It appears as the 730d, 530d, X3 and X4 xDrive30d, X5 xDrive30d, X7 xDrive30d and 330d; it was replaced in 2019-2020 by the 48 V version.[2][3][4]

Engine codes of this version: B57D30O0.

Faults of the B57D30O0 engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlAdBlue/SCR system fault (NOx sensors, heater and pump)A specialist garage considers the B57's AdBlue/SCR system the fault that most often leaves cars immobilised: a NOx sensor, the quality sensor, the heater or the pump usually fails, and topping up the tank rarely stops the countdown of remaining starts.
  2. 2High severityFrequency: RareTimingTiming chain wear on the gearbox sideDasercars states that the B57 does not repeat the N47's premature chain wear, but that the chain is still on the gearbox side, so any work on it is expensive. A brief rattle when cold should be checked soon.

Cars fitted with the B57D30O0 engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the B57D30O0 engine reliable?

Our verdict is “Buy”. There are no manufacturer campaigns or widespread faults documented for this version in the sources consulted; the issues described by a specialist garage (AdBlue, rear chain) are occasional or rare. It is worth checking the history of the AdBlue system.[1]

What faults does the B57D30O0 engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: adBlue/SCR system fault (NOx sensors, heater and pump) (medium severity) and timing chain wear on the gearbox side (high severity).

Which cars use the B57D30O0 engine?

BMW Serie 3 G20 (since 2019), BMW Serie 5 G30 (2017–2023), BMW Serie 7 G11 (2015–2022), BMW X3 G01 (2017–2024), BMW X4 G02 (2018–2024), BMW X5 G05 (since 2018), BMW X6 G06 (since 2019) and BMW X7 G07 (since 2018).[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

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Sources

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  1. Motor BMW B57: fiabilidad y averíasDasercars · Motoring press · consulted 4 October 2026 · in Spanish
  2. BMW B57 (Wikipedia en)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 4 October 2026
  3. BMW B57 (Wikipedia de)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 4 October 2026 · in German
  4. BMW 7 Series (G11)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 4 October 2026
  5. BMW 3 Series (G20)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 4 October 2026
  6. BMW 5 Series (G30)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 4 October 2026
  7. BMW X3 (G01)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 4 October 2026
  8. BMW X4 (G02)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 4 October 2026
  9. BMW X5 (G05)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 4 October 2026
  10. BMW X5 y X6 2020: nuevas versiones diésel microhíbridas de 48 VAutopista · Motoring press · published February 2020 · consulted 4 October 2026 · in Spanish
  11. BMW X6 (G06)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 4 October 2026
  12. BMW X7Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 4 October 2026