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When does the timing belt of a BMW 3 Series need to be replaced?
Years 2005-2013

Answer

The timing belt of a BMW 3 Series must be replaced every 150,000 kilometers, or every 5/6 years. These time intervals must be respected in order to keep the engine efficient.
Posted on: 6 April 2021 by ScegliAuto

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