Which cars use the BMW M54B30 engine?

BMW fitted the M54B30 to the BMW E46 330i, BMW E46 330Ci, BMW E39 530i, BMW E60 530i, BMW E53 X5 3.0i and BMW E85 Z4 3.0i. These cars were built with this engine from about 2000 to 2006.

The badge on the boot is not enough to be sure. The same model name can hide two different engines, for example after a facelift or a change in emission rules. Always read the engine code stamped on the block, or look it up with your VIN.

Other engines in the same M54 family are the M54B25 (192 HP). They look alike but differ in power, parts and electronics, so they are not always a direct swap.

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