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Buy a BMW Replacement Engine: Costs and Prices

Purchasing a refurbished or used replacement engine to maintain the value of your BMW.

After an Irreparable Engine Failure, a Replacement Engine with Warranty Is THE Alternative to Selling Your BMW at a Loss or Scrapping It

We will provide you with a free offer for a new, used, or reconditioned BMW replacement engine…

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Has your BMW suffered severe, irreparable engine damage, and a repair or overhaul is no longer worth it? For example, has a broken or skipped timing chain caused major damage to your BMW’s engine?

Then don’t immediately think of scrapping or selling your vehicle. Replacing the defective engine with a new or reconditioned BMW engine will help preserve the long-term value of your car.
If the bodywork is still in good condition and there are no major technical issues, investing in a replacement engine is always worthwhile.
Learn more here about costs, pricing, and the warranty for your new engine.

Our BMW Replacement Engine Service at a Glance:

  • Over 20 years of experience with engine technology and BMW replacement engines
  • Free quote for engine replacement
  • 100% transparent process and fair conditions
  • All costs and steps involved in the engine replacement are documented
  • Nationwide vehicle pickup and delivery within Germany
  • Shipping and pickup of replacement engines available
  • Includes removal of the defective engine & installation of the replacement engine
  • All BMW replacement engines are inspected and tested
  • 12-month warranty on your new engine with no mileage limit
  • Replacement engines available for almost all BMW models and types
  • Large BMW engine inventory: new and reconditioned used engines
  • Spacious workshop and covered parking spaces: Your BMW is not left outside during the engine replacement
  • 100% customer satisfaction for all engine services (Replacement engines, repairs, overhauls, …)

Refurbished, Used, or New BMW Engines as Replacement Engines for almost all BMW Models

We maintain a large inventory of replacement engines and have tested and inspected engines in stock—or available on short notice—for nearly all BMW models, series, and types.
You can choose whether to purchase a used, reconditioned, repaired, or brand-new engine as a replacement.

Contact us, and we’ll let you know right away whether the engine you need for your BMW is in stock or how long it would take to source it.

Whether it’s for BMW compact cars like the BMW 1 Series 116i or 116d, the BMW 2 Series, the SUVs from the BMW X series ranging from X1 to X7, or sedans and sports cars such as the BMW 6 Series, 7 Series, or 8 Series—if you’re looking for a replacement engine, you’ll find what you need with us.

If you can’t or don’t want to bring your BMW to our workshop, we can ship the replacement engine directly to your home, or you can pick it up from our workshop yourself.

Especially for older BMW models and series, purchasing a replacement engine can be a cost-effective alternative to extensive repairs.
For newer and current vehicles, an engine repair may be the more affordable option.
Ask us which solution makes more sense for your BMW.

Which BMW Models, Engines, and Series are most frequently requested for Replacement Engines?

There are currently noticeable “trends” in engine failures and the demand for suitable replacement engines.

At the moment, replacement engines are often requested—typically after engine failure—for B38B15A engines from BMW 1 Series (F20/F21), especially for the 116i and 118i models in the compact segment.

Likewise, there is increased demand for N52B25 replacement engines for 325ix models, the mid-size sedans from the BMW 3 Series (E30).

A frequently requested replacement engine is the BMW N20B20A, which is used in numerous 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, and 5 Series models, as well as in the X1 and X3 through X6.
You can find detailed information about the N20B20A as a replacement engine [here].

Currently, the demand for new engines from more recent models and series is also rising. For example, the following relatively new engines are increasingly being requested as replacement engines:

The Process of Replacing the Engine in Your BMW – from first Contact to Installation of Your BMW Replacement Engine

First, you describe the engine problem in your BMW to us—either by phone or using our contact form.

After an initial assessment, we check whether a replacement engine is truly the best option for your BMW, or if an engine repair or overhaul might be more suitable.
We’ll advise you accordingly and also inform you about the availability of the replacement engine needed for your BMW.

You’ve decided to purchase and have a BMW replacement engine (or a repair) installed by our workshop. If desired, we can collect your BMW from anywhere in Germany.
Within a 50 km radius of our workshop, this service is even free of charge.

At our workshop, the defective BMW engine is removed and replaced with a reconditioned, used, or new replacement engine.
Of course, this engine has been thoroughly tested and inspected beforehand.

All steps of the engine replacement process for your BMW are fully documented by us, including photos and, if necessary, videos—ensuring complete transparency at all times.

You will receive a one-year warranty with no mileage limit on the BMW replacement engine.

Once the installation is complete, we perform a final test drive with your vehicle.

You can then either pick up your BMW from our workshop, or we’ll deliver it back to you—whichever you prefer.

Example: Prices and Costs for BMW Replacement Engines

To give you a general idea of what a replacement engine for a BMW might cost, we’re providing example prices and costs for two specific engines.

We’ll show you the cost of a refurbished BMW N55 B30 A petrol engine as a short block, and the cost of a B57 D30 C diesel engine as a “reconditioned” engine.

Please note: These are only the prices for the BMW replacement engines themselves—installation, shipping, and other workshop costs are not included.

Expected Costs When Purchasing an N55B30A BMW Replacement Engine (Petrol)

A fully reconditioned BMW N55B30A short block engine—meaning the engine block from valve cover to oil pan, without any additional components—would cost approximately:

€ 6,790 (incl. VAT)

The BMW S55B30A engine can serve as a replacement engine for the BMW 2 Series F22 M2 coupe, built from March 2016 onwards.

This N55 engine is also suitable as a replacement for the BMW 5 Series F10 535i sedan from July 2015, as well as the BMW 3 Series F30 3535ix xDrive from March 2014.
In the event of major engine failure, these vehicles would require a corresponding BMW replacement engine.

The same applies to the BMW 2 Series F23 M235i convertible from July 2015, which would also require a BMW N55B30A replacement engine in such a case.

Expected Costs When Purchasing a B57D30C BMW Replacement Engine (Diesel)

The cost of a reconditioned BMW B57D30C replacement engine, including VAT, is around:

€6,990 (incl. VAT)

The B57D30C, a straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers, is intended to be installed as a replacement engine in BMW 7 Series sedans—specifically in the BMW 7 Series G11 750dX and BMW G12 750LdX, both from model year July 2016 onwards.

According to BMW, production of vehicles with the B57D30C six-cylinder engine in Europe was discontinued at the end of 2020 due to current political, societal, and market conditions.
This may impact the availability of the B57D30C as a BMW replacement engine.

FAQ

Before the replacement engine can be installed, the defective BMW engine must first be removed.
This requires the dismantling of several components, such as the hood, alternator, engine wiring harness, air conditioning compressor, and possibly the turbocharger and many other parts.
After that, the damaged engine is lifted out of the engine bay to make room for the replacement engine.

Once the replacement engine is in place, all attachments must be reinstalled onto the new engine block.
This process involves many small and precise steps before your BMW can run smoothly again with the new engine.

For this reason, we typically schedule 3 to 4 days for the complete installation of a replacement engine.

Even if the “do it yourself” approach seems like the most cost-effective option and you’re a skilled mechanic, we strongly advise against performing the engine swap in your own garage!

Replacing a BMW engine requires extensive knowledge, specialized tools, and a properly equipped workshop—such as one with a crane and lift.
You would also need to source a compatible BMW engine on your own and handle the proper disposal of the defective engine and any drained operating fluids.

When you purchase a BMW replacement engine from us, you can be sure that every unit is thoroughly tested and inspected.
We can provide full documentation regarding the origin and history of all engines.

We highly recommend buying and having your replacement engine installed only by engine specialists like us!
This is the only way to ensure a professional, fast, and smooth engine replacement—and to guarantee that you receive a warranty on all parts and services performed.

The mileage of your vehicle will not be adjusted to match the mileage of the replacement engine.

All other components and parts of your BMW have accumulated their respective mileage, so no correction of the total distance driven prior to the engine replacement is made.

However, installing a replacement engine can actually increase the value of your BMW.
The current mileage and the installation date of the new engine are documented in detail in the service report.

A replacement engine is usually a repaired or reconditioned engine taken from another BMW—often from a vehicle that was in an accident where the engine remained undamaged or was only slightly affected.

For replacement engines, all wear parts such as connecting rods, bearings, pistons, or cylinders are replaced with new or reconditioned components, and any other damage is repaired.

These engines are identical in construction to the factory-installed original BMW engine. This ensures full compatibility with the engine electronics, transmission, and all other attachments.

If the replacement engine has not been reconditioned or overhauled, it is referred to as a used engine.

All replacement engines—whether refurbished or used—are thoroughly tested by us in advance.
Once the new engine is installed in your BMW, a test drive is, of course, always carried out.

In workshops and among mechanics, various terms and abbreviations are commonly used for replacement engines.
For example, you’ll often see ATM, AT engine, or simply replacement engine. Other synonymous terms include exchange engine, spare engine, or swap engine.

Many BMW engines are not properly or regularly maintained.
A common cause of engine damage in BMWs is a faulty oil pump, insufficient or old engine oil. The timing chain also plays a major role in BMW engines. Regular maintenance can and should prevent more serious issues.

However, even well-maintained BMWs with a complete service history can sometimes show defects or issues at relatively low mileage.
In such cases, the owner’s handling of the vehicle and driving behavior are also important factors contributing to engine wear or damage.

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