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M57D30TU2

M57D30TU2, second revision 3.0 litres, aluminium block (204-286 hp, 2004-2010) engine: faults and reliability

BMW M57 (M57D25/M57D30) version

With caution

A specialist workshop expressly names the 231 hp E90 330d/330xd and the twin-turbo 335d/535d among the versions with swirl flaps; it points to only a final 197 hp revision of the 325d/525d as an exception.[1]

Years
2004–2010
Power
204–286 hp
Faults that affect it
4
2 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
5
in our database

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What changes in this version

Second revision of the M57D30, with the block and sump now in aluminium to save weight and higher injection pressure; in the twin-turbo 335d and 535d versions it added piezo injectors and reached 286 hp.[2][3]

Engine codes of this version: M57D30TU2.

Faults of the M57D30TU2 engine

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

  1. 1Critical severityFrequency: CommonIntakeBroken intake swirl flapsYes: most automatic M57 and M57TU engines (330d, 530d, 535d, 730d, X3 3.0d and so on) have six metal flaps in the intake manifold that can seize, come loose and wreck a cylinder. The E53 X5 3.0d and the manual gearboxes of the first 330d/530d are free of them, according to a specialist workshop.
  2. 2High severityFrequency: CommonLubricationCrankcase ventilation (PCV) valve failureThe valve that separates oil from the crankcase gases (PCV) degrades over time, especially after 120,000-150,000 km, and can cause oil consumption, bluish smoke and a rough idle and, if ignored, foul the turbo, the EGR or the particulate filter.Appears at around 120,000 km
  3. 3Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalCylinder head and blockCracked exhaust manifoldThe M57 exhaust manifold can crack, causing loss of power, an unstable idle and a smell of exhaust fumes in the cabin; the recommended repair is to replace it with a cast one.
  4. 4Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalOtherCrankshaft pulley vibration damper failureThe M57 crankshaft vibration damper (pulley) can fail with use, warning with abnormal noises and knocking at the front of the engine before it breaks completely.

Cars fitted with the M57D30TU2 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 M57D30TU2 engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. A specialist workshop expressly names the 231 hp E90 330d/330xd and the twin-turbo 335d/535d among the versions with swirl flaps; it points to only a final 197 hp revision of the 325d/525d as an exception.[1]

What faults does the M57D30TU2 engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: broken intake swirl flaps (critical severity), crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve failure (high severity), cracked exhaust manifold (medium severity) and crankshaft pulley vibration damper failure (medium severity).

Which cars use the M57D30TU2 engine?

BMW Serie 3 E90 (2005–2008), BMW Serie 5 E60 (2003–2010), BMW X3 E83 (2003–2010), BMW X5 E70 (2006–2010) and BMW Serie 7 E65 (2002–2008).[2][4][5]

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Sources

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  1. Motor BMW M57 - Reparación EspecializadaDasercars · Technical documentation · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  2. BMW M57Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  3. BMW M57Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  4. BMW X3 (E83)Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  5. BMW 7 Series (E65)Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026