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BMW M41 engine: specs and known issues

The BMW M41 is a turbocharged inline-four diesel engine with a 1.7-liter displacement, produced 1994–2000, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.

Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)

M41 at a glance

Production	1994–2000	[1]
Configuration	Straight-4	[1]
Displacement	1665 cc (101.6 cu in)	[1]
Fuel type	Diesel fuel (DIN EN 590)	[1]
Bore × stroke	80 mm (3.15 in) × 82.8 mm (3.26 in)	[1]
Redline	4,800	[1]

Cars with the M41

Cars and chassis codes named in Wikipedia's article on this engine. It can include related or successor models, so treat it as a lead and check your exact car. Open a linked model to see its repair costs.

3 Series 318tds (E36)

Model pages for the M41

Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.

E36 3 Series

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Before and after

Predecessor: BMW M51
Successor: BMW M47

Related engines

BMW M43 (1991–2002)
BMW M44 (1996–2000)
BMW M52 (1994–2000)
BMW M62 (1995–2005)
BMW M73 (1993–2002)

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Common questions

When was the BMW M41 engine produced?

1994–2000, per Wikipedia.

Sources

Wikipedia: BMW M41 (revision 1347952108, read 2026-10-23)