BMW N45 engine: specs and known issues
The BMW N45 is a naturally aspirated inline-four petrol engine with a 1.6- and 2.0-liter displacement, produced 2004–2011, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
N45 at a glance
| Production | 2004-2011 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Inline-4 | [1] |
| Displacement | 1596 cc (97.4 cu in) / 1997 cc (121.9 cu in) | [1] |
| Fuel type | Petrol | [1] |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, with VVT | [1] |
| Block | Aluminium | [1] |
| Cylinder head | Aluminium | [1] |
Cars with the N45
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 N45
Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.
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- Predecessor: BMW N40
- Successor: BMW N43
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When was the BMW N45 engine produced?
2004-2011, per Wikipedia.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW N45 (revision 1307205247, read 2026-10-23)
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