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What problems does the BMW 3 Series 320D with 177 horsepower have?
Years 2005-2013

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A fairly common problem with the BMW 3 Series 320D with 177 horsepower is the timing chain breaking, which affects all models that use the N47 engine; furthermore, in the xDrive versions, frequent oil leaks occur from the transfer cases.
Posted on: 2 June 2023 by ScegliAuto

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