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BMW M47 engine: specs and known issues

The BMW M47 is a turbocharged inline-four diesel engine with a 2.0-liter displacement, produced 1999–2007, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.

Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)

M47 at a glance

Production	1999–2007	[1]
Configuration	Straight-4	[1]
Displacement	1951 cc (119.1 cu in) / 1994 cc (121.7 cu in)	[1]
Fuel type	Diesel fuel (DIN EN 590)	[1]
Forced induction	Yes	[1]
Redline	4750	[1]

Cars with the M47

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.

Model pages for the M47

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

E87 1 Series E46 3 Series E90 3 Series E91 3 Series E39 5 Series E60 5 Series E61 5 Series E83 X3

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Before and after

Predecessor: BMW M41
Successor: BMW N47 Rover G-Series (Rover) PSA DW12 (Land Rover)

Related engines

BMW M44 (1996–2000)
BMW N42 (2001–2004)
BMW M54 (2000–2006)
BMW M57 (1998–2013)
BMW M67 (1998–2009)

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Common questions

When was the BMW M47 engine produced?

1999–2007, per Wikipedia.

Sources

Wikipedia: BMW M47 (revision 1370771359, read 2026-10-23)