BMW M50 engine: specs and known issues
The BMW M50 is a naturally aspirated inline-six petrol engine with a 2.0- and 2.5-liter displacement, produced 1990–1995, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
M50 at a glance
| Production | 1990–1995 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Straight-6 | [1] |
| Displacement | 1991 cc (121.5 cu in) / 2494 cc (152.2 cu in) | [1] |
| Fuel type | Petrol | [1] |
| Valvetrain | DOHC | [1] |
| Block | Cast iron | [1] |
| Cylinder head | Aluminium | [1] |
Cars with the M50
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.
- 5 Series 520i (E34)
- 3 Series 320i (E36)
- 5 Series 525i, 525ix (E34)
- 3 Series 325i, 325is (E36)
- 3 Series 325iA/2.4 (E36)
- 5 Series 525iA/2.4 (E34)
Model pages for the M50
Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.
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When was the BMW M50 engine produced?
1990–1995, per Wikipedia.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW M50 (revision 1379963487, read 2026-10-23)
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