BMW Reliability Has Changed, But the Internet Hasn’t Caught Up
Why BMW’s reliability reputation no longer tells the full story.
Why BMW’s reliability reputation no longer tells the full story.
Before BMW’s V12 went twin-turbo with the N74, the N73 tried something bolder: modern efficiency tech wrapped around classic V12 smoothness.
BMW B38 Tuning: Realistic Gains and Practical Limits
The BMW M10 shaped BMW’s identity, saved the company financially, and opened the U.S. market—making it the brand’s most influential engine.
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The BMW N42 engine brought modern Valvetronic tech to the E46, improving efficiency but introducing new reliability challenges.
From the 3 Series to the Supra, BMW’s turbocharged B58 engine has become the backbone of the brand—and beyond.
Neue Klasse kicks electrification into a higher gear but ICE is staying.
Mercedes may turn to BMW’s 2.0L B48 engine to meet Euro 7 rules, but the deal could favor BMW more. Here’s why a Mercedes powered by BMW might change the rivalry forever.
The BMW B47 diesel engine replaced the N47 in 2014, fixing timing chain issues while improving reliability, efficiency, and tuning potential. Here’s a full guide with pros, cons, and model applications.
Mercedes is in talks with BMW to source four-cylinder engines from 2027. The deal could reshape both brands, secure BMW’s Steyr plant, and mark a major shift in Mercedes’ engine strategy.
Explore the BMW S50 engine—specs, common reliability issues, and tuning potential for the high-revving M3 straight-six from the 1990s.