BMW 335d (E90) engine: which one, problems and replacement

The BMW 335d in the fifth 3 Series saloon generation (E90, built 2005–2012) was built with one engine, the M57D30TU2: a 3.0 L diesel inline-6 with 286 hp.

This guide tells you which engine your 335d has, what goes wrong with it, what a replacement costs from our stock and what else to plan for when you fit one.

• Generation: fifth 3 Series saloon, 2005–2012
• Body styles: E90 (saloon)
• Engines: M57D30TU2
• Output: 286 hp
• Replacement engines in stock: 213 from 835,00 €

Which engine is in your 335d?

M57D30TU2 in the 335d

The M57D30TU2 was used in the E90 335d, built 2006–2012. It is a 3.0 L twin-turbo diesel inline-6 with 286 hp and 580 Nm.

Reading the code: M marks an M-series code, the naming BMW used for its engine families up to the early 2000s; 57 is the family number; D stands for diesel; 30 is the capacity in decilitres, so 3.0 litres; TU2 identifies the technical update.

335d engines by model year

The 335d kept the same engine for the whole E90 run, which makes ordering simple: any unit with the same code fits, subject to the gearbox, drive type and sump.

Other cars with the same engine as the 335d

A replacement engine does not have to come from another 335d. These models left the factory with the same engine code, so a unit from any of them is a candidate donor once the sump, mounts and ancillaries are matched to your car.

M57D30TU2: BMW E60 535d, BMW E70 X5 35d, BMW E71 X6 35d.

How to confirm your engine code

The 335d only used the M57D30TU2, but the exact version can still change with the build date, gearbox and market. Send us the last seven characters of the VIN and we read the engine code from BMW's records, or look for the code stamped on the block. How to find your BMW engine code.

Known 335d engine problems

The M57D30TU2 in the 335d shares the known weak points of the M57 family. Full M57 guide.

Swirl flaps. The swirl flaps can loosen and break off, and a broken flap can enter a cylinder and destroy the engine.

EGR valve and cooler. The EGR valve clogs and the cooler can leak.

Injectors. Injectors leak or fail, especially piezo versions.

Turbocharger. Turbos wear and actuators stick.

Thermostat and viscous fan. Thermostats fail and cause slow warm-up.

Symptoms to watch for on the 335d

Rattle for a few seconds after a cold start. The classic sign of a weak timing chain tensioner or stretched chain. It must be checked quickly: a chain that jumps a tooth can bend valves.

Whistle, loss of boost or limp mode. A split charge pipe, a sticking wastegate or worn turbo bearings. Check the pipes first, then the turbo shaft for play.

Black smoke under acceleration. Too much fuel for the air available: boost leaks, a sticking EGR valve, a dirty air mass meter or a leaking injector.

Hard starting when cold. Glow plugs or the glow plug control unit. On older diesels, also check the injection pump and fuel lines for air leaks.

Sudden metallic noise followed by misfire. On diesels with swirl flaps, a broken flap or screw can enter a cylinder. Stop the engine immediately; continued running usually destroys the piston and head.

Looking after the 335d engine

• Oil: 5W-30 BMW Longlife-04, about 6.5 to 7.5 litres.
• Service interval: Oil every 10,000 to 15,000 km.
• Timing drive: Timing chain at the front.
• Workshop notes: Fit swirl flap blanks when installing a used M57. Conversions need the right sump and wiring.

Buying a used engine for the 335d: checklist

1. Photographs from every side. Good suppliers photograph the actual engine you will receive. Look for the block stamp, the sump, the timing cover and any broken brackets or connectors in the pictures.
2. Why your old engine failed. Before fitting a replacement, find out why the original failed. An overheating radiator, a blocked intercooler or a failed turbo can destroy a second engine if they are not fixed.
3. Ask how the donor car was damaged. Most good used engines come from cars with body damage. A front-end impact can crack sensors, the timing cover or the sump; a rear or side impact usually leaves the engine untouched. The yard records the damage on each unit.
4. List of what is fitted. Engines are sold with different ancillaries: some have the turbo, injectors, manifolds, alternator and starter, others are long blocks. Agree the list in writing so you know which parts must come from your old engine.
5. Gearbox and flywheel match. Manual and automatic engines differ at the flywheel or flexplate, and sometimes at the crankshaft spigot. Make sure the engine you buy matches your gearbox or that you transfer the right parts.
6. Turbocharger shaft play and oil. Rotate the compressor wheel by hand. A small amount of side play is normal; in-and-out play or wheel contact with the housing is not. Oil pooled in the intake or intercooler pipes points to worn seals.
7. Injector correction values. On a diesel that can be run before removal, the injector correction values show whether one injector is delivering more or less fuel than the others. Large deviations mean an injector is on its way out.
8. Swirl flaps. Check whether the swirl flaps are in place, blanked or removed. Broken swirl flaps are a known cause of engine failure on several BMW diesels, so many owners fit blanking plates when the intake is off.
9. Timing chain noise. Listen for a rattle at the front of the engine for the first seconds after a cold start. On an engine that cannot be run, look at the chain guides through the oil filler or with the valve cover off.

BMW 335d replacement engine cost

Our 335d engine stock runs to 213 units, priced from 835,00 € to 4.347,00 € with a median of 3.239,00 €.

Prices depend on the exact version, the donor's mileage, how complete the engine is and the demand for that code. Higher-output versions, low mileage and dressed engines with turbo, injectors and ancillaries cost more; long blocks and higher mileage cost less.

335d engine prices by model year

Engines from 2005–2009 have a median of 3.239,00 €, while units from 2015–2019 sit at 1.607,00 €. Newer engines usually cost more because they come from younger donor cars with lower mileage and later updates.

335d engine prices by mileage

Mileage matters less than history on a well-maintained BMW engine, but it is a useful guide. A low-mileage unit from a younger car gives you more life for a modest premium.

6 of these come from E90 donor cars, priced from 932,00 € to 3.783,00 €. An engine from the same body is the most direct swap because the sump, mounts and ancillaries already match.

On top of the engine, budget for the workshop's labour and the parts that are best replaced while the engine is out: engine mounts, the rear main seal, cooling parts, a clutch or converter seal, fluids and filters.

Replacement engines in stock for the 335d

These 335d units are in our Hamburg yard right now. Each listing shows real photographs of the engine you receive, its mileage and what is fitted.

BMW E90 330d M57D30TU2 Engine 2009932,00 €Buy BMW 330d E90 M57D30TU2 Engine 20071.566,00 €BMW M57D30TU2 Complete Engine 330d E90 20103.540,00 €BMW 335d E90 M57D30TU2 Engine 20073.783,00 €M57D30TU2 Engine For Sale BMW 330d E90 · 48200mi2.911,00 €

BMW E90 330d M57D30TU2 Engine 2009 — 932,00 €, reduced from 1.200,00 €. It comes from a 2009 donor car, and 10 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

Buy BMW 330d E90 M57D30TU2 Engine 2007 — 1.566,00 €, reduced from 2.300,00 €. It comes from a 2007 donor car, and 28 units are available. The listing shows every side of the engine and the fitted parts.

BMW M57D30TU2 Complete Engine 330d E90 2010 — 3.540,00 €, reduced from 4.450,00 €. It comes from a 2010 donor car, and 28 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW 335d E90 M57D30TU2 Engine 2007 — 3.783,00 €, reduced from 4.200,00 €. It comes from a 2007 donor car, and 22 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

M57D30TU2 Engine For Sale BMW 330d E90 · 48200mi — 2.911,00 €, reduced from 3.150,00 €. It comes from a recorded donor car, and 30 units are available. The listing shows every side of the engine and the fitted parts.

Will it fit my 335d?

Engine swaps and upgrades for the 335d

These engines were fitted to other versions of the E90 at the factory, which makes them the most practical upgrades: the body was designed around them and many parts are shared.

Can I fit the N54B30 in my 335d?

It is a full conversion: the N54B30 runs on petrol and the M57D30TU2 on diesel, so the fuel system, wiring, engine control unit, instrument coding and usually the gearbox change too. The gain is 20 hp and 0 Nm. In Germany and most of Europe an engine swap must be inspected and registered.

Can I fit the S65B40 in my 335d?

It is a full conversion: the S65B40 runs on petrol and the M57D30TU2 on diesel, so the fuel system, wiring, engine control unit, instrument coding and usually the gearbox change too. The gain is 134 hp and 0 Nm. In Germany and most of Europe an engine swap must be inspected and registered.

Fitting a replacement engine in the 335d

1. Inspect or replace the timing chain parts. Look at the guides and tensioner. On high-mileage engines, replacing them now costs far less than doing it later.
2. Prepare the turbo. Fit new oil feed and return seals, clean the intercooler and pipes of any oil or debris from the old engine, and prime the turbo with oil before starting.
3. Code the injectors and bleed the fuel. Enter the injector correction codes into the ECU, check the glow plugs and bleed the fuel system so the engine does not crank dry.
4. Fill with the right oil and prime it. Fill with new oil of the correct specification and a new filter. Crank with the fuel and ignition disabled until oil pressure builds.
5. Coding and adaptations. On modern BMWs, the engine ECU must be matched to the car's immobiliser (CAS, FEM or BDC). Reset adaptations, register the battery and clear faults with diagnostic software.
6. First start and leak check. Start the engine, let it idle and watch oil pressure, temperature and fault codes. Check for leaks and bleed the cooling system.
7. First 1,000 km. Drive gently for the first few hundred kilometres, vary the engine speed and avoid full load. Change the oil and filter after about 1,000 km to remove any assembly debris.

The full fitting and first-start procedure.

335d engine questions

How much is a replacement M57D30TU2 engine for a BMW E90 335d?

A used M57D30TU2 for the BMW E90 335d costs from about 2.500 € to 3.950 € in our yard. The price depends on the year, the mileage and the parts that come with the engine.

Shipping is a flat 249 € per order. It is added once at checkout and printed on the invoice, so there is no extra fee later. Inside the EU there is no import duty. Outside the EU, the receiver pays local duty and VAT.

A replacement engine is often much cheaper than rebuilding a damaged one, and much faster. The M57D30TU2 you buy is photographed and checked in Hamburg before it is listed.

Eligible engines come with a 12 months warranty from the delivery date. It covers internal mechanical failure under normal use and correct fitting by a qualified mechanic or workshop. Not sure? Send us your VIN and your gearbox code. We match the engine family, the year window and the parts on the engine before anything is reserved, and the check is free.

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Will the M57D30TU2 engine fit my BMW E92 335d?

Yes, if your BMW E92 335d was built with the M57D30TU2. BMW used this 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) diesel engine with 210 kW (286 HP) in the E92 335d from about 2006 to 2012.

In our records the M57D30TU2 is the engine for the E92 335d, which makes the match simple. Still, check the code on your old engine or send us your VIN.

Also tell us if your E92 has a manual or an automatic gearbox. The flywheel or the flex plate and some sensors depend on it.

Not sure? Send us your VIN and your gearbox code. We match the engine family, the year window and the parts on the engine before anything is reserved, and the check is free.

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How much is a replacement M57D30TU2 engine for a BMW E92 335d?

A used M57D30TU2 for the BMW E92 335d costs from about 2.500 € to 3.950 € in our yard. The price depends on the year, the mileage and the parts that come with the engine.

Shipping is a flat 249 € per order. It is added once at checkout and printed on the invoice, so there is no extra fee later. Inside the EU there is no import duty. Outside the EU, the receiver pays local duty and VAT.

A replacement engine is often much cheaper than rebuilding a damaged one, and much faster. The M57D30TU2 you buy is photographed and checked in Hamburg before it is listed.

Eligible engines come with a 12 months warranty from the delivery date. It covers internal mechanical failure under normal use and correct fitting by a qualified mechanic or workshop. Not sure? Send us your VIN and your gearbox code. We match the engine family, the year window and the parts on the engine before anything is reserved, and the check is free.

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What is the BMW M57D30TU2 engine?

The BMW M57D30TU2 is a 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) diesel engine from the M57 family. It has an inline 6, DOHC, 24 valve layout with a variable-geometry turbocharger, and makes 210 kW (286 HP) with 580 Nm of torque. BMW built it from 2006 to 2012 and it meets the Euro 4 emission standard.

You find the M57D30TU2 in the BMW E60 535d, BMW E61 535d, BMW E90 335d, BMW E92 335d, BMW E70 X5 3.0sd and BMW E83 X3 3.0sd. What we list: BMW M57 2.5 and 3.0 turbo diesel engines across E39, E46, E60, E65, E70 and E83.

At Autowerke Engines every M57D30TU2 is a real used engine from our yard in Hamburg. Before a unit is listed, the yard checks the engine code against the listing, writes down the parts fitted to it, seals every opening and photographs the real engine you will receive. Each listing shows the year, the mileage and the price, so you can compare units side by side.

Not sure? Send us your VIN and your gearbox code. We match the engine family, the year window and the parts on the engine before anything is reserved, and the check is free.

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What should I replace when I fit a used M57D30TU2 engine?

A used engine lasts longest when it starts life in your car with fresh fluids and new seals. Fit a new oil filter and fresh oil of the grade BMW lists for this engine, and refill the coolant with the correct BMW antifreeze mix. Change the drive belt, the thermostat and the water pump seals if they look tired, because they are cheap while the engine is out. Use new gaskets for the exhaust manifold, the intake and the sump plug, and check every hose clip before the first start.

Look at the engine mounts and the clutch or the torque converter while the engine is out. Old mounts can crack a new engine's brackets, and a worn clutch is much easier to change now.

Before the first start, turn the engine over without fuel until the oil pressure light goes out. Then let it idle, check for leaks, and drive gently for the first few hundred kilometres.

The warranty asks for fitting by a qualified mechanic and the correct oil, coolant and filters. Keep your receipts in case you ever need to make a claim.

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How much is a replacement M57D30TU2 engine for a BMW E70 X5 3.0sd?

A used M57D30TU2 for the BMW E70 X5 3.0sd costs from about 2.500 € to 3.950 € in our yard. The price depends on the year, the mileage and the parts that come with the engine.

Shipping is a flat 249 € per order. It is added once at checkout and printed on the invoice, so there is no extra fee later. Inside the EU there is no import duty. Outside the EU, the receiver pays local duty and VAT.

A replacement engine is often much cheaper than rebuilding a damaged one, and much faster. The M57D30TU2 you buy is photographed and checked in Hamburg before it is listed.

Eligible engines come with a 12 months warranty from the delivery date. It covers internal mechanical failure under normal use and correct fitting by a qualified mechanic or workshop. Not sure? Send us your VIN and your gearbox code. We match the engine family, the year window and the parts on the engine before anything is reserved, and the check is free.

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Does a used M57D30TU2 engine come with a warranty?

Yes. Eligible engines come with a 12 months warranty from the delivery date. It covers internal mechanical failure under normal use and correct fitting by a qualified mechanic or workshop.

The warranty does not cover damage from wrong fitting, overheating, low oil, wrong fluids or fuel, engines that were opened or modified without our approval, or labour and towing costs.

To claim, send us your order number, a short description of the problem, photos or a video, and a mechanic's report if we ask for one. If the claim is approved, we repair, replace or refund the engine.

Keep the receipts for the fitting, the oil and the filters. They make any claim quick and simple.

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How much power and torque does the BMW M57D30TU2 have?

From the factory the BMW M57D30TU2 makes 210 kW (286 HP) and 580 Nm of torque. It is a 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) inline 6, DOHC, 24 valve diesel engine with a variable-geometry turbocharger.

Because it is turbocharged, the torque comes in low in the rev range, which makes the car feel strong in everyday driving. A healthy turbo, a clean intercooler and tight boost pipes are key to getting the full figure.

A used engine reaches its factory numbers when it is fitted with the matching engine computer and software, and serviced with the right oil and filters. If the engine computer from your car is a different version, a specialist may need to code it.

Every M57D30TU2 on our site lists its year and mileage. Ask the desk for more pictures of any listing. We are happy to show the stamp, the ports and the ancillaries before you decide.

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Can you check if an M57D30TU2 fits my car with my VIN?

Yes, and it is free. Send the 17-character VIN of your car and, if you have it, the gearbox code. We check the engine family, the build year window and the parts your car needs.

For the M57D30TU2, we confirm that your car was built with this code or with a version that can take it. BMW used it in the BMW E60 535d, BMW E61 535d, BMW E90 335d, BMW E92 335d and BMW E70 X5 3.0sd and more.

We only reserve an engine once the match is confirmed, so you never pay for the wrong unit. You can reach the Hamburg desk by email at autowerkeengines@gmail.com, or by phone and WhatsApp on +49 15510 030835, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 16:00 CET.

You can also use the VIN check on our site. It reads the year, the make, the model and the engine from the public vehicle register.

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What comes with a used M57D30TU2 engine?

Each M57D30TU2 is sold as described on its own listing. The yard writes down the parts that are fitted to that unit, such as the turbo, the injectors, the manifolds or the alternator, so you know what arrives.

Some units are long engines with few ancillaries, others are more complete. If you need a part that is not listed, ask the desk. We often have the matching items in the yard.

Every engine is drained, sealed at each opening, strapped to a heat-treated pallet and shrink-wrapped, then photographed before it leaves the yard.

On delivery, the carrier brings the pallet to the kerb or a loading bay. Please have a forklift, a pallet truck or an engine crane ready.

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Delivery, warranty and payment

Before a 335d engine leaves our Hamburg yard it is drained of oil and coolant, every opening is sealed, and it is strapped to a pallet and wrapped. We send photographs of the packed unit and the tracking details.

Delivery is door to door and included in the price. Most European addresses receive the engine within five to ten working days; Germany and its neighbours are usually faster.

A 12-month warranty covers eligible internal failure when the engine is fitted by a qualified workshop with new fluids and filters. You can pay by card, bank transfer or crypto and receive the invoice by email straight away.

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