BMW M57 engine repair costs
We have real owner-reported prices for one M57 repair: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) – X5 35d, with a median of $3,063 across 2 dealer and independent prices.
Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below) · every price links to its source on the repair page
M57 at a glance
| Production | 1998–2013 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Inline-6 | [1] |
| Displacement | 2497 cc (152.4 cu in) / 2926 cc (178.6 cu in) / 2993 cc (182.6 cu in) | [1] |
| Fuel type | Diesel fuel (DIN EN 590) | [1] |
| Forced induction | Single Garrett or BorgWarner twin-turbochargers with intercooler | [1] |
| Valvetrain | DOHC | [1] |
| Block | Cast iron Aluminum (TÜ2 onwards) | [1] |
| Redline | 4750 | [1] |
Cars with the M57
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 525d, 530d (E39)
- 5 Series 530d/530xd, 535d, 525d/525xd (E60/E61)
- 3 Series 330d/330Cd/330xd (E46)
- 7 Series 730d (E38)
- X5 3.0d (E53)
- X3 3.0d (E83)
- 7 Series 730d (E65/E66)
- 6 Series 635d (E63/E64)
- 3 Series 325d, 330d/330xd (E90/E91/E92/E93)
- X5 3.0d (E70)
- X6 3.0d (E71)
- X5 3.0sd and X5 xDrive35d (E70)
- X6 xDrive35d (E71)
- X3 3.0sd (E83)
- 3 Series 335d (E90/E91/E92)
Model pages for the M57
Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.
Repairs we have prices for
Sorted by number of reported prices. "M57 only" rows use only prices that name this engine. "Whole job" rows use every price on that repair page, which also covers other engines, so read them as a general guide.
| Repair | Scope | Dealer | Independent | DIY | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) – X5 35d | M57 only | $5,700 | $400–$450 | — | 2 |
Models these repairs appear on
Before and after
Related engines
Related guides
Common questions
What are the most common BMW M57 repairs?
The only M57 repair owners have reported prices for is Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) – X5 35d. These are repairs we have real prices for, not a measured failure rate.
When was the BMW M57 engine produced?
1998–2013, per Wikipedia.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW M57 (revision 1379678759, read 2026-10-23)
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