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What problems afflict the N47 engine of the BMW 3 Series?
Years 2005-2013

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The mid-2000s N47 BMW engine has a congenital defect in the timing chain; BMW has recognized the defect and comes to the rescue by reducing the cost of replacement at the parent company.
Posted on: 30 June 2022 by ScegliAuto

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