Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine
BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2012 and BMW 3 series 2015 are practically the same length.
