BMW 530i (E34)

BMW 5 series 1988 3.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 530i has been produced from January, 1988 to April, 1990. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 188 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 260 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine may have fuel injection system or carburetor, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 290 000 and 490 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 5 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.75 litres.

BMW 530i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 530i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 227 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 530i fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 15.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 12.7 litres per 100 km, which is 15% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also BMW 5 series version with automatic gearbox (BMW 530i AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2.4 seconds later (in 11 seconds).
BMW 5 series 1988

BMW 530i technical data

Model: BMW 530i
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1988. January ... 1990. April 
Engine: 2986 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 188 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 260 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 227 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.0 (combined) 15.9 (urban)
Real fuel consumption: 12.7 l/100km (18.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.72m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Trunk capacity: 460 litres
Gross weight: 2020 kg

BMW 530i engine M30B30

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2986 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80 mm
Compression ratio 9 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Carburettor or injector
BMW 530i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.75 litres (6.1 quarts)
Coolant capacity 12.5 litres (13.2 quarts)
Power 180 - 200 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 255 - 275 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1968
Duration of production 24 years
Engine also used on BMW 6 sērija

All BMW 5 series sedan [1988 - 1995] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 518i Oct 1989 — Jan 1994

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 113 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 518i Oct 1992 — Mai 1995

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 518iN Jan 1994 — Dec 1995

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 518iN Jan 1994 — Dec 1995 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 518i Apr 1994 — Mai 1995 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Apr 1990 — Dec 1995 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Apr 1990 — Dec 1995 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 524td Jan 1988 — Oct 1991 2.4 Diesel 116 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 524td Jan 1988 — Oct 1991 2.4 Diesel 116 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Apr 1990 — Dec 1995 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Apr 1990 — Dec 1995 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525iX 4x4 Oct 1991 — Dec 1995 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 525iX 4x4 Oct 1991 — Dec 1995 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
BMW 525td Mai 1993 — Dec 1995

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.5 Diesel 115 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525td Mai 1993 — Dec 1995 2.5 Diesel 115 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 525tds Oct 1991 — Dec 1995

Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 143 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525tds Oct 1991 — Dec 1995

Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)

2.5 Diesel 143 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 3.0 Petrol 188 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 3.0 Petrol 188 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Oct 1992 — Dec 1995 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Oct 1992 — Dec 1995 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 535i Jan 1988 — Oct 1992 3.4 Petrol 211 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 535i Jan 1988 — Oct 1992 3.4 Petrol 211 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 540i V8 Jan 1992 — Dec 1995

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

4.0 Petrol 286 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 540i Oct 1992 — Dec 1995

Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP)

4.0 Petrol 286 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 5 series 1988 reviews
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