BMW N52 Engine Reliability 2022 ( The Greatest Naturally Aspirated Engine Ever Made )
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- BMW N52 Engine Reliability 2022 ( The Greatest Naturally Aspirated Engine Ever Made )
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My 2007 328xi has 528280 miles on it still runs strong
JHEEZZZZZE did you get that mileage right ?? That seems like space miles where you been in this car ?
@@BMWDoctor daily driven since 09
My 2008 325i e91 only has 217,000kms/134,000 miles on it been the owner since 209,000km/129,000 miles been banged up around the edges and was a repo car and was a Japanese important Grant but it's already been through a exhaust camshaft and a pvc valve and had a rusty coil all has been replaced by bmw and running great now tho burning oil like crazy but no leaks mostly when driven hard but awesome car for every day use. What could I expect next and when? have only had it for 6 months now so still new to bmw ownership
@@holden2260 check your valvetronic motor gasket
Man that is insane my n52 has 95k rn I’m hyped to so how long it will last
My Fav BMW Engine ♥️ 245k miles still running smoothly. Thanks bmw team
My E93 328i N51 has been the most reliable engine I've ever owned. Absolutely love this platform.
122k miles still going strong. An Absolutely flawless machine. A Classic-timeless design with smooth as butter performance.
Couldn't agree more!
I love my N52, awesome machine. It's funny though, this video was all about all the things which could go wrong, but I still came away thinking 'yeah, I have an awesome machine '
From what I’ve learned the N52s water pump and thermostat last WAY longer than the N54/55s. The turbocharged engines run way hotter and still use the same pump. The electric pump can literally not keep up with keeping the engine cool and thus needs replacing every 60k miles vs the N52 which last anywhere from 120k to 140k miles. I plan on changing mine and I’m at 135k mikes but haven’t had any issues yet but preventative maintenance is key with BMWs!
If its not broken don't fix it it will not leave you stranded all it will do is put you in limp mode and let you continue to drive without overheating the car. Mines on 179k and still going strong and the water temps are perfect and I can see it all live on the ID4MOTION cluster I'm really shocked to say the least I made it this far still on original but as I'm planning to take this car off the road next month, I will be overhauling the whole car as a whole and I think its about time I do the water pump. The car has served me very very well in 4 years of owning it and 50k miles later since I owned it without any issues so its about time I give it that much extra love
@@BMWDoctor FCP euro just had a sale on the water pump and thermostat kit! If you planned on doing a water pump they may do another around Christmas time or just after the holidays. Got my thermostat, pump, and coolant for $340 USD out the door. I plan on replacing it next month since I got the parts already but yea typically I wait on maintenance but the parts were on sale so I figured why not!
I’m at 209k on the same pump. Base n52 is built to last since it’s using peripherals made for more powerful engines. I would say BMW’s N52 engine is in the top 10 most reliable engines of all time. I have less issues with this N52 than I ever did on an Iron Duke, 2JZ, or a K engine.
I believe it. I replaced mine at 130k miles when it started throwing soft codes.
Same here.mine is running great, a few little sensors to change but that’s about it .
I have a 2006 530i with this engine and I do actually need the OEM solenoids, the china ones WILL fail, as I bought the car with bad vanos solenoids, little did I know about the cheep ones out there, or if I did I ignored the naysayers, but alas, you guys were right. I have cleaned my disos and replaced a starter, the tubes in there, and the valve cover (I bought it with a hole in the cover, so I replaced the chain and tensioner, and briefly tried the plastic valve cover, another story lol) metal valve cover now, but other than that, well and a battery, it's been flawless. Sunroof works, radio, nav, computer stuff all works. The only thing is, besides doing Delphi coils, not much in ways of performance I can do. Plus it's pricy, although you can weld up a junkyard diff and have lots of fun, but I think I may sell mine and go another direction sadly, but I do love the motor. If the car wasn't so nice, I'd pull the motor and stuff it in my Miata, but then that engine also it's pretty long. Kinda like my comment lol.
Lol, i enjoyed reading your long comment. I have a 2011 e91 showroom condition in and out with 207,000 and still pulling of the line like new! I did buy a 335 intake for it so next year i look forward to giving it a slight hp bump. I wanna take it to 280 290 hp.
since you had the 530i your engine is the original n52 and came with the magnesium valve cover right? BMW doctor highly recommends the magnesium one as well, but on the forums i see people complaining about the one time use bolts snapping in the block. Im getting a 328i coupe (i hate the 330i sedans) so no magnesium valve cover comes with it, just plastic, do you think its worth it to convert to magnesium instead? Im probably gonna be replacing the entire valve cover anyways and eventually maybe the intake so just wondering if thats a good idea
Nice to see some N52 content again
I know man it’s been a while 😅 nearly a year I must say 😂 last video was back in January I been busy busy with all the other cars
N52 videos are the best
Completely agree ! there is no other engine that delivers like this, The only other best engine BMW have developed was the N55 which is solid and super reliable for a turbo charged engine.
i don't use cheap Chinese parts, but i do in fact use aftermarket parts, for example i changed my VANOS solenoids out with a brand called SPECTRA PREMIUM, and its worked fine for over a year now.
You just have to find something with quality. good thing you did.
Some valuable info on these engines.
If your head gasket is leaking from the timing cover check the head bolt visible next to the oil filter housing gasket. It's common these crack from over tightening at the factory and lead you to believe your head is blown. I had a head gasket and head bolts ready to change my head until I ran across this and ended up being a 16 dollar fix instead of a head gasket replacement. This also causes an oil leak that if you don't know, seems like your leaking oil out of your OFHG even though you may have replaced it.
If it wasn't for dr Dean here. I would have never been able to keep my n52 going myself no garage. I got it last July and still going 💪. Thanks again doc
93k and 12 years on my E89 N52, faultless and i near redline every day.. But do 5k oil changes. OK small amount of oil in plug 4. Changed coils at 80k, but didn't need changing, weren't faulty.
To be honest never had any engine problems on any cars other than MGTF cyl. gasket.
I changed the belt, took 30 seconds, simplest job.
Redlining it is actually good for it too. Keeping carbon build up away and letting the engine do what it was designed to do 👍🏼
does yours have the magnesium valve cover?
Very well explained. Tnx for the video,i am considering to buy an e63 n52 engine,in line 6. Congrats for the video! PS: It really was funny how you were moving your hand while explaining,it looked like the words were getting out of the hand. Cheers mate!😂
Even more then the m54b30? Great video btw Dean you made me change my view on the idea of keeping a clean bmw I done took out all the little things in e39 that seemed out of place
I have a 2007 525i and I am about to do the thermostat housing and hoses. I got the car from an auction and the previous owner dogged out the car. I have rebuilt it and I love it.
I have a 2011 e91 showroom condition in and out with 207,000 miles lil to no issues. Ibtake it to BMW for this and that but its a rock solid ride.
Share a pic bro
Got a 128i with under 60k miles, love its power delivery in such a lightweight car.
Great video dean ! Mine has 223,000k and still running smooth every day . N52b30 .
Good to hear
What about the n52b25? Here In SA we have many 323i and 325i. Are these reliable as the n52b30?
BEST VIDEO EVER HELPED ME ALOT WITH ALL THE MAITINES THAT IS NECESSARY
You are very much welcome and it’s much appreciated
Just got home from a nice drive in my N52 E91 about 35 miles with 25mpg when the best I could get before was 21.8mpg. I’m super happy with it right now, I don’t know if it was me cleaning the solenoids (lol I know Doc!), replacing my positive terminal on my battery (long story on that), getting underneath and finding one of the cable connectors by the oil pan dangling off its holder (caused about 7 SES codes about “post CAT lambda, exhaust vanos and exh cam shaft sensor errors), or the high mileage Techron I tossed in the tank but I’m happy it’s driving better and can move on to upgrading my suspension
You just know what I'm about to say that :)
Thank you very much mate you are a great man thanks to you I fix all the faults in the N52
Glad I could help and I'm glad your N52 is still running this is why I do these videos to hopefully see if all your engines are still running strongly
"flucktate" love it
I have a question: How serious is the known failure of head bolts in the VANOS area of the head on the N52?
Mechanics say they find the tops of the smaller bolts frequently enough in the bottom of the oil pan, and it is a known issue. If you have one broken, is it necessary to take VANOS apart to repair or repair immediately? Thanks!
I love my E60 N52, it has been the most reliable car I have ever owned, other then a dead battery once, it has never left me stranded and is still going strong at 125K miles. Replacing your coils and plugs around 100k will add some peace of mind.
Got mine at 127000 it has 209k now
Great car, repairs can be a pain in the ass and there’s always extra steps compared to other cars, but it breaks less frequently it seems. BMW picked good parts vendors for these cars. If it weren’t so expensive to buy the parts, I don’t think I’d ever need to drive anything else again. It does everything I need it to and can drive 200 miles a day in the city without complaining.
Another great video Dean! N52 is also one of my all time favorites. My wife’s E70 N52B30 has 231K miles on it and purrs like a kitten.
Now, a question: How can I get the firmware updated? I live in the states.
You still have it?
Have you changed the transmission flyid at any time
Have you change the transmission fluid ?
i love my 630i e63 so far since owning it no issues
That’s so good to see
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yes it is love it in my BMW e82 128i
Hi Dean great vid, must say I'm loving the E60 530i msport I bought last month drives & handles so well, so all the points you have just covered are they all of the main issues & if all of those jobs are done is the good for many years
Great to hear! and glad you have the same car as me :) Its good to see I'm bringing more and more people to this engine and I'm so glad
@@BMWDoctor well I'm a E39 man but I wanted another BM, & after watching all your vids on this car it simply made my mind up
N52 amazing straight six
And always will be the last and best engine 😉
Thanks Dr Dean
Most welcome!
I have 325i 2006 N52 engine with 246,000 miles and still going on
Love my 128
Love my coupe too
Wish i could own 2nd BMW E90/E92 with N52 engine but i dont have garage to store it. I still love my M57 on 325d E90, although i prefer 325i for its roaring engine noise on 5-7k RPM.
Yessssss!! 💪🏼
still feels like nobody knows these were sold up to 2013 in E82/E88 1 series! Mines on 37.5k now and the only issue I've had in the past year is the rising petrol prices!
I thought only the E60 had this engine.
@@miguelrodriguez1214 nope! 1 series 125i/128i 328i/330i E9X 530i E60 630i E60 X1,X3,X5 and Z4 all got this engine 😁
I look forward to your videos i have a 06 z4 3.0si and your videos helps keep it perfect, thanks. Whats song do you use for your intros
Hi Dr Dean - I’ve been trying to watch all your videos. They’ve be helpful with building the courage to buy a 08 e70 N52 (Canada) 191kms. Is it possible to provide a service internal chart for all those parts? Upon purchase, I replaced the OFH and cooler gaskets, front crankshaft seal, eccentric sensor seal and idler pulley and belts. With a chart I’ll know when to do it again before it becomes an issue. I’m planning to do the ccv line next and possibly the vanos solenoids next. Too cold here now tho
One thing you forgot Dean is that the metal cover N52 are far more reliable as far as Ccv and gaskets. They have a detached ccv valve that’s 15x larger and fails much less often. The hoses fail before the valve. On a magnesium cover n52 a leaking valve cover gasket is VERY RARE!!! It is probably the valvetronic motor or eccentric shaft seal!
Im about to buy a 2009 BMW X5 3.0i N52 what items should I nock out thank you
Great video man!
I got a N52 that need a sump gasket and remember you said about using rtv to prevent it from leaking. When do you plan on doing that vid? Cheers!
When I break my N52 into bits which should be the beginning of next year as my one is time to come off the road as I'm finished with it. So I will be showing how to do it all then as I have alot planned with this engine its coming out !
Just how rare is the N52 with the Magnesium Valve cover, do we know how many they built?
Ultra reliable engine, yes......the rest of the car......not so much. My rear suspension and control arms need replacing, driveshaft worries, brakes, tires, oil. Adds up. Fun to drive.
Is 335i v6 with twin turbo a better engine ?am thinking of buying e90 v6 naturally aspirated but the mileage is high as 109 kmiles but e92 is tempting since it have twin turbo , or what abt naturally aspirated v8 in bmw
Thats exaclty the engine im looking to buy e60 with. Whats the avarage lifespan of thoose engines? Of course it depends how well its been looked after. But f.e 150k worth it to go and look it? Or just avoid it?
Thank for the information, great video!
I’m at 230,000 miles on my N52 E60, and my wife is at 210,000 miles on her N52 e90; both drive and run like new, with minimal oil consumption, and few issues aside from regular maintenance. I change the oil every 4000 miles, and we allow the cars to warm up for at least 5 min before driving. Take care of them; they’ll be wonderful. I’m a German car mechanic btw
@@ButtKickersReviews Thank you, you mean miles or km as you mentioned that you are German mechanic because it makes big difference haha
@@ButtKickersReviews I thought BMW recommend to warm up while driving it? Just to go easy on the throttle and try keep it under 3-4k rpm
Hi Dean !! Thank you very much for your time !!.Very interesting videos !. I have a 330i e90 2005, first series with the N52b30 engine.It had 69kmiles.I change the water pump cause it fails.I put new original ngk spark plugs, the engine runs perfect, except sometimes, a few ones, when I go in D drive, low rpm and suddenly y press the throtle , to the medium range or more, the engine make a misfire and no response for a while, so i release throtle, and iniciate acceleration naturally.What do you think about??. Thanks for your answer!!
When I get up in the mornings my car has trouble starting I just changed the crank sensor and starter 4 times I don’t know which way to go now thanks also I have no trouble codes
Also could weak spark plugs cause it to not start
Vibration in the cabin at idle no codes I'm guessing is the engine mounts (100k)?
Hi Doctor i have 2006 330i with n52 i love that car currently has some issiue suddenly my steiring buttons start working and amber wheel lock light on beside that my speedo doesnt work abs light on dsc light on and my wipers control stop working , and before I forgot my wipers was non stop working just remove the relay and stop whats your succcestion on that
Check all the WIRES. over time they peel off and cause static. must be an ELECTRIC cable wera down issue.
How can I bring over 350whp on m52 b30?
The maintenance on all that will buy you a brand sparking new Civic. I better learn to ranch it up or I’m definitely buying that Civic instead. 😂
I own a Honda and a BMW they both are jewels
what are your thoughts on the n51?
No one mentions how the exhaust note sounds like a lambo if you get it straight piped.
I can tell you right now mine is straight piped and in no way does the N52 sound like a lambo, you are over exaggerating. The S85 straight piped sounds like a lambo when straight piped as that’s a V10. No straight six will ever sound like a lambo
good morning sir, my bmw e46 (n42) car has problems with the fireplace, sometimes there is, sometimes there is no fireplace and it is difficult to turn on when it is started, what components must be checked sir.. i hope for your help.. thank you sir.
Also if you have vanos related codes is more likely blocked vanos solenoids strainers located on the side of the block. Check them first before you spend your money on the solenoids.
If they are blocked that means your solenoids are definitely blocked ! There is no "CHEAP" way out of this engine no matter how much you try. Money needs to be spent to get this engine functional so no cleaning filters is going to work. If they are blocked in the first place that means you have a problem with the vanos system itself.
@@BMWDoctor Is it good idea to change filters as well as solenoids? I thought i was being clever, bought some after market solenoids and fitted one. Thought good refresh. It ran bad. Don't do it, bite the bullet, buy genuine if you really need to replace. Learnt my lesson.
I think the solenoid was one of those zebra donkey hi-breeds.
Exactly my point indeed ! No matter how much I’ve said it in 2 years people will still use the cheap ones I can say it 100,000 times in one video and people still don’t get it. They will try anything to get the cars running as cheap as possible, but that’s why I like this era of BMW as they just won’t let you do that and I’m thankful bmw did that thankfully and they continued it to the F series they only accept genuine or nothing. And of course we will get the people who come saying but what if you can’t afford genuine ? Well then you shouldn’t be owning this car in the first place 🤦♂️ the BMW M5 is no different you try stick cheap on it it will punish you and punish you let that be the ultimate phrase as believe me that car likes to punish you if you neglect it, that’s why even on that I haven’t gone cheap. To be fair with you I don’t think I own any BMW that is using cheap parts other then BMW and to be fair where I get it all at trade price which is 60% off the retail value just with my trade number it really does help keep these cars in best shape cheaply aswell.
P0131 new O2 sensors still throwing the Code N52 Z4 2008 SI.. please help recommendation
What about the N53 ?
how do we do a firmware update, anyone please guide here , ta
the n52 blows bruh im puttin oil in it every week, I mean I got a head gasket job done two months ago but oil seems to be a big deal on this fucking car 😭😭
Your mechanic is scamming you! change the seal that's it!
hello bmw doctor. I have an engine failure and with the help of several garages I can't figure out what the problem is. the code is P16B7 with the carly adapter. the information I have points to a fuel issue, it could be an injector but I don't see why it isn't continuous then. the malfunction occurs when i ask for power and that is when i have been driving for about 15 minutes. If I drive very slowly, the problem goes away. we have already made an attempt to replace the fuel filter, but there is no filter under the car. it concerns a BMW 130 i cup 2006. can you help me?
I'm surpised the DISA valves are still able to fall apart and enter the engine, I thought BMW would have fixed that after the M54?
They fail indeed and will always fail just normal BMW 😃
Just recently bought a supercharged '05 530i (125,000+miles), so far I've changed out the spark plugs, mass airflow sensor, fuel filter, brakes and motor/transmission mounts
I'm new to the BMW world, is there anything I should be look out for?
I got a question brotha I own a 2008 bmw 528i and I got a weird code being thrown and message when I come to a complete stop it’s says “ transmission malfunction “ but my tranny is fine shifts smooth doesn’t idle rough or anything
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Hey boss, I have the 2008 N52 (Canada spec) with the plastic valve cover. I have changed the gasket (myself) and the oil filter housing gasket, belts, tensioner pulley no problems.
My ?: crankcase vent is part of the valve cover is that correct??
When/how do you know when the ccv needs replacement?
I change oil & filter religiously every year or 5,000km whichever comes first.
All BMW parts.
So CCV on yours will be different bro. You have the Y hose therefore usually I would reccomend just to check it for cracks as they usually become brittle over time. Usually people will notice issues with them come the winter and when it’s freezing cold that’s when it usually happens to crack the pipe and of course, you have the CCV in the valve cover so they do like to go BUT, If that is gone just replace whole valve cover. This is partially why bmw changed the design to make it easier but as I always say if your taking the valve cover off the likeliness is your gonna break the hose removing it from the cover anyway, therefore just go ahead replace the hose at the same time as the valve cover.
@@BMWDoctor You’re the best, man!!
Love this engine so smooth. Only 75k on the odometer since I bought it new.
One coil went bad, changed the plugs, coolant twice, and recently the (dreaded) oil pan gasket.
Fresh set of brakes and tires.
Doing the work myself saves a ton and I know it’s done to my standards. 👍🏻
Hey! I just bought 528i with N52. Could you tell me about ZF 6HP21, I have to change oil in this transmission (100k miles) but I dont know which "type" of oil change should I do. I know that ZF recommends static, but my mechanic who repair only gearboxes recommends dynamic :/ He claim he know about ZF recomendation
Look through forums and get real world results from people and their transmissions. 100k miles is too early for a transmission oil change. I wouldn’t change it if I were you. It can also reveal more issues
I'm currently heavily considering buying a BMW E92 325i/330i with the N52 engine. I'm from the UK so they were only available in 2006 models I believe? Maybe 2007 too? Anyway, whats something to look out for with these? And how can I tell if it's an N52 or an N53 engine, especially when looking online?
I’m in the uk and have had the 06 model for a year now, been very reliable.
I think just look out for any oil leaks, if its higher mileage check if all the fluids have been changed (diff/ transmission/ oil change every 1-2 years) don't think it presents any problems as long as it has been well maintained
For me I feel the M54 engine outdid the N52 in terms of Sweet rev engine sound.
I agree ! but let’s face it it’s a headache to overhaul that engine and let’s be clear N52 a baby can work on it’s that easy. M54 is purely no match for the N52 if your a novice as the N52 is literally a easy engine anyone with no skills can jump in enjoy and repair hassle free as everything is just so simple. M54 does sound better though I agree on that no need for backbox delete as the sports exhaust that’s already fitted makes them sound very nice. But still I love the N52 it’s just a passion for me for that engine.
@@BMWDoctor Ya the M54 is no match for the N52 that is why I picked out the rev sound as the only area The M did better than the N
My apologies doc. I asked ccv question before I saw you talking about it 🤦🏻
Not a issue 😂 they all do it that’s why I always say “watch till the end”
@@BMWDoctor You got me too excited about me N52!! 😎
don't worry my bro I have to pull this one off the road I have A LOT to do I have to do LCI conversion to this one aswell as a lot of engine Maintenance January I'm pulling this b***ch lol This is my whole year channel now N52 based as I have to overhaul this engine and i also have to call out this company for the "TURBO" They was meant to send me before I reveal who they are and they don't want that.
@@BMWDoctor Awesome! Now go to bed, dude! You never sleep I swear 😝
I never sleep bro you know me ! Im a doctor Im meant to be saving all of your cars not sleeping I will sleep when I'm dead lol always pushing hard you know me bro I don't stop while everyone is sleeping I'm doing videos constantly for you lot. My work ethic and brain don't switch off from RUclips unlike many creators, I wish it would but it cant as I care too deeply about all you guys and what I do I will go to bed stressed wondering what I can do to make you guys happy thats what I live for now. Just know bro I'm always watching everyone and everything I'm up at all hours while people sleeps :)
Are all of these parts DIYable?
I don’t know what DIY is I know what being skilled is and have to be skilled to do these jobs or it can end up badly for you.
@@BMWDoctor Owning this car and taking it to the shop for every minor fault will cost thousands of pounds more than what's needed in reality because they charge labor often more than the parts themself.
I take it that big jobs like the water pump and thermostat shouldn't be tinkered by a novice, but what about simpler jobs like VANOS solenoids and ignition coils, spark plugs?
Just because you can pay more doesn't always make it better.
Pay more for what ? If your talking parts you should always opt for the best parts available for these cars. And that’s what many say and they end up in problems big problems hence why my channel is so big. Majority of people on here ended up with problems tinkering with the car thereself and in the end gave up and sold it because i didn’t respond to help them. Unfortauntely it ain’t just about changing parts on this car a lot of computer stuff has to be changed when you change parts on this car. I think if you go through all my comments on the videos you will see how many are in desperate need after playing about with the car themselves and I can’t help them, purely because they made that choice to mess about with something they knew nothing about.
@@BMWDoctor I can respect that, i've been dreaming to get this car for more than 2 years, stuck with a mazda 3 as of now :(
Lacking the funds in order to get this car and enjoy taking care of it without stressing about money, i'll attend to that matter.
Thank you for taking the time to reply.
I love “you idiots” and “you can’t afford this car” lol… truth hurts
Saya butuh bantuannya pak.. Terimakasih..
Q- If I drive my N52 hard-higH rev or up a mountian I get a scratch like gearish sound infront of the engine. What can that be? The vanos opening and closing? Of disa? PLEASE HELP
thats not scratching thats where the RPMS are running out on the car and you need to change gear as its reached the amount of power it can for that gear. Try and go up hill in 2nd and hold it there then change to 3rd at 5k rpm it should be fine
Hey hi there I got a n52 and I got a code p0015 I change the vanos sensor and it goes away and it come back change oil even the screw filters and it comes back and sometime it goes away for 3 days and the motor runs great and then comes back any help doctor!!
Rewatch the video ! Your problem is caused by your own problem as you said you replaced (One solenoid) that’s your issue
nissan vq, toyota 2gr, ls and others can claim that title. The n52 is smooth but in my experience is a dog, lacks torque. Complicated engine, relatively efficient, relatively high hp/litre but not the highest. Fun to rev out though, screams to redline, all the power at the top, so characteristic of BMW engines.
I still have one, nobody wants it... Wost trash ever..
B48 is better imo
that's got a turbo
Why would someone want something that leaks oil and requires maintenance so much? You couldn't ask for a bigger sign of a terrible investment. I've always wanted a BMW but after watching this, absolutely not.
These are just some potential issues they may have, some have none at all but the point of the video is to make people aware of what could happen so they can be prepared. Like he said as well they are very easy to work on.
That's why you'll never have one lol . Mine runs like an airplane!