BMW 1 Series E87 120d (M47TU2/N47D20)
2004-2011 · Diesel · 120 kW / 163 hp · 1995 cm³
Engine oil
| Capacity | 4.25 l |
|---|---|
| Specification | BMW Longlife-04 |
| Viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Change interval | 15 000 km / 12 months |
Tyre pressure (bar)
| Front | 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Rear | 2.3 |
| Front (fully loaded) | 2.3 |
| Rear (fully loaded) | 2.5 |
| Tyre sizes | 195/55 R16, 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel bolt torque | 120 Nm |
Bulbs
| Low beam | H7 |
|---|---|
| High beam | H1 |
| Fog lights | H8 |
| Front indicators | PY21W |
| Brake lights | P21/5W |
| Reverse lights | W16W |
Engine
| Timing drive | chain |
|---|---|
| Battery | 70 Ah AGM |
| Fuel tank | 55 l |
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Known weak points
- N47 engine timing chain and guide wear leading to chain failure and potential engine damage (particularly on earlier N47 units)
- Swirl flap failures in the intake manifold causing rough running and warning lights
- EGR valve carbon fouling reducing performance and triggering fault codes
- Diesel injector seal leaks causing hard starting and a diesel smell
- High-pressure fuel pump wear, in some cases contaminating the fuel system with metal debris
Fuse box diagrams for this make
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