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    4. : What problems are found on the B47 engine of the BMW 1 Series?

What problems are found on the B47 engine of the BMW 1 Series?
Years 2011-2019

Answer

On this type of engine mounted on Series 1, there have been problems with the timing belt for a shorter life than expected and some cases of oil leakage from the gearbox and engine.
Posted on: 2 May 2022 by ScegliAuto

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