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07 520d how do I know if it's m47 or n47 engine

  • 26-07-2016 12:46pm
    #1
    Steroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,413 ✭✭✭


    The motor check says is 161bhp is this a sign it's the older engine ?

    I don't want to n47 timing chain problem !

    Thanks


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  • #2
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Check the engine code number. Should have M47xxxx or N47xxxx in it.

    N47 engine is 177bhp. M47 is 163bhp.


  • #3
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭grogi


    Steroo wrote: »
    The motor check says is 161bhp is this a sign it's the older engine ?

    I don't want to n47 timing chain problem !

    Thanks

    N47: http://cdn.bimmertoday.de/wp-content/uploads/x23d-2.jpg
    M47: http://johnsmilitaryhistory.com/m47b.jpg (well... this one http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/320dslowtech/Photo0005.jpg)


  • #4
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭grogi


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Check the engine code number. Should have M47xxxx or N47xxxx in it.

    N47 engine is 177bhp. M47 is 163bhp.

    Actually M47 is 161bhp, there was a N47 version in 320d with 163bhp (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_N47#163_bhp_version)


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Ok if want to be 100% accurate but the OP is talking about a 5 Series not a 3 Series. And most are described as 163bhp on the car's registration cert despite what wikipedia states.


  • #6
    Steroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,413 ✭✭✭Steroo


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Check the engine code number. Should have M47xxxx or N47xxxx in it.

    N47 engine is 177bhp. M47 is 163bhp.

    Is this in log book? Thanks


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  • #7
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭grogi


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Ok if want to be 100% accurate but the OP is talking about a 5 Series not a 3 Series. And most are described as 163bhp on the car's registration cert despite what wikipedia states.

    There is a slight difference between metric and mechanical hoursepower though...

    163 metric horsepower (PS) is 161 mechanical horsepower (bhp) - and that's where the confusion comes from probably... :)


  • #8
    bazz26
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    Steroo wrote: »
    Is this in log book? Thanks

    Yes should be.


  • #9
    Steroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,413 ✭✭✭Steroo


    Thanks guys, so fast getting back! Vin check says m47 so I'll buy it !


  • #10
    Blazer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,473 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    Steroo wrote: »
    Thanks guys, so fast getting back! Vin check says m47 so I'll buy it !

    Try and get an lci version, they have some upgrades such as led rear lights etc and some internal features over the older version, it came out in Mar 2007 and the m47 was still in them till sept 2007


  • #11
    dell77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭dell77


    If you buy a 520d make sure you get a tracker fitted and have full comp. Insurance, these cars are one of the easiest cars on the market to steal!! I'm speaking from experience!!!


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  • #12
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    dell77 wrote: »
    If you buy a 520d make sure you get a tracker fitted and have full comp. Insurance, these cars are one of the easiest cars on the market to steal!! I'm speaking from experience!!!
    Whats fully comp got to do with anything?


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