BMW M3 (G80) engine: which one, problems and replacement

The BMW M3 in the M3 saloon generation (G80, built 2020–) was built with 2 different engines over its life: the S58B30T0 (480 hp, 2019–2021) and the S58B30 (510 hp, 2019–2026).

Below you will find how to identify the engine in your M3, the faults to look for, current prices for a replacement and the swap options that make sense.

• Generation: M3 saloon, 2020–
• Body styles: G80 (saloon)
• Engines: S58B30T0, S58B30
• Output: 480 hp and 510 hp
• Replacement engines in stock: 95 from 6.008,00 €

Which engine is in your M3?

S58B30T0 in the M3

The S58B30T0 was used in the G80 M3, built 2019–2021. It is a 3.0 L turbocharged petrol inline-6 with 480 hp and 550 Nm. Compared with the S58B30 (510 hp), it is the mildest.

Reading the code: S marks an S-series code, reserved for engines developed by BMW M; 58 is the family number; B stands for petrol (from the German Benzin); 30 is the capacity in decilitres, so 3.0 litres; T0 identifies the version or output stage.

S58B30 in the M3

The S58B30 was used in the G80 M3, built 2019–2026. It is a 3.0 L twin-turbo petrol inline-6 with 510 hp and 650 Nm. Compared with the S58B30T0 (480 hp), it is the strongest.

Reading the code: S marks an S-series code, reserved for engines developed by BMW M; 58 is the family number; B stands for petrol (from the German Benzin); 30 is the capacity in decilitres, so 3.0 litres.

Other cars with the same engine as the M3

A replacement engine does not have to come from another M3. 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.

S58B30T0: BMW G82 M4.

S58B30: BMW G82 M4, BMW G87 M2, BMW F97 X3 M, BMW F98 X4 M.

How to confirm your engine code

Because the M3 used more than one engine, the badge alone does not tell you which one your car has. The build date is the first clue; the VIN is the proof. 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 M3 engine problems

The S58B30T0 and S58B30 in the M3 share the known weak points of the S58 family. Full S58 guide.

Limited service history. Most S58 units are young, so few patterns of failure have emerged. History and accident type matter most.

Oil leaks. Gaskets can seep at higher mileage.

Cooling. Check radiators and coolant lines after a crash.

Symptoms to watch for on the M3

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.

Poor low-down torque and uneven idle. VANOS seals or solenoids. The engine may run well at high revs but feel flat and lumpy at low speed.

Long cranking before the engine starts. On direct-injection engines, a weak high-pressure fuel pump or leaking injector lets pressure drop when the engine is off.

Oil pressure warning or bearing noise at high revs. On M engines, a warning at high revs can be the first sign of bearing wear. Check the oil level and stop driving hard until it is diagnosed.

Looking after the M3 engine

• Oil: 0W-30 or 5W-30 BMW Longlife-01, about 6.75 litres.
• Service interval: Oil every 10,000 km or yearly.
• Timing drive: Timing chain at the rear.
• Workshop notes: Confirm the donor car's accident damage did not affect the engine.

Buying a used engine for the M3: checklist

1. Sump, oil pickup and drive variants. Rear-drive, xDrive and front-drive cars can use different sumps, oil pickups and engine mounts even with the same engine code. Check that the sump matches your subframe and front axle.
2. Warranty terms in writing. Read what the warranty covers, how long it runs and what fitting conditions apply. Most warranties require a qualified workshop, new fluids and filters, and replacement of the cooling parts that caused the original failure.
3. Look at the oil and coolant. Clean oil without metal particles and coolant without oil are good signs. Milky oil, oily coolant or a burnt smell mean the engine needs further checks before it is fitted.
4. 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.
5. Compression or leak-down figures. Even compression across all cylinders tells you more than mileage. Ask for the figures, not just a pass or fail, and compare the highest and lowest readings: a spread above 10 to 15 percent deserves a question.
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. 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.
8. VANOS operation. Rough idle, a rattle from the front of the head and a loss of torque at low revs point to VANOS seals or solenoids. These are serviceable parts and are easier to renew with the engine out.
9. Double VANOS units and solenoids. Ask for the adaptation values or fault history if the engine was running. Solenoids are inexpensive and are often replaced as a matter of course on a used engine.
10. Injectors and high-pressure fuel pump. Direct-injection engines rely on high-pressure pumps and precise injectors. Ask whether the injectors are original or updated and whether there were fuel pressure faults.
11. Bearing and valve clearance history. M engines are built to tighter tolerances. Ask for the last rod bearing replacement and valve clearance check, and consider an oil analysis if the engine can be run.

BMW M3 replacement engine cost

Across 95 M3 engine units in our stock today, prices start at 6.008,00 € and reach 15.106,00 €. The median — the price in the middle of the range — is 12.035,00 €.

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.

M3 engine prices by model year

Engines from 2015–2019 have a median of 11.909,00 €, while units from 2025–2029 sit at 12.973,00 €. Newer engines usually cost more because they come from younger donor cars with lower mileage and later updates.

M3 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.

45 of these come from G80 donor cars, priced from 6.096,00 € to 15.100,00 €. 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 M3

These M3 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 G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2022, 23,900 km12.035,00 €BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2023, 87,300 km10.796,00 €BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2023, 35,900 km10.981,00 €BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2025, 84,600 km13.389,00 €BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2024, 120,700 km10.514,00 €BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2025, 156,800 km12.400,00 €BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2024, 145,800 km10.030,00 €BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2024, 129,300 km13.686,00 €BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2023, 90,200 km9.594,00 €BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2021, 51,500 km13.172,00 €BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2024, 98,600 km11.554,00 €BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2022, 146,100 km14.000,00 €

BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2022, 23,900 km — 12.035,00 €, reduced from 12.950,00 €. It comes from a 2022 donor car with 23,900 km, and 18 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2023, 87,300 km — 10.796,00 €, reduced from 11.700,00 €. It comes from a 2023 donor car with 87,300 km, and 25 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2023, 35,900 km — 10.981,00 €, reduced from 11.650,00 €. It comes from a 2023 donor car with 35,900 km, and 14 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2025, 84,600 km — 13.389,00 €, reduced from 14.400,00 €. It comes from a 2025 donor car with 84,600 km, and 12 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2024, 120,700 km — 10.514,00 €, reduced from 12.000,00 €. It comes from a 2024 donor car with 120,700 km, and 21 units are available. The listing shows every side of the engine and the fitted parts.

BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2025, 156,800 km — 12.400,00 €, reduced from 13.400,00 €. It comes from a 2025 donor car with 156,800 km, and 22 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2024, 145,800 km — 10.030,00 €, reduced from 11.000,00 €. It comes from a 2024 donor car with 145,800 km, and 14 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2024, 129,300 km — 13.686,00 €, reduced from 15.050,00 €. It comes from a 2024 donor car with 129,300 km, and 30 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2023, 90,200 km — 9.594,00 €, reduced from 10.250,00 €. It comes from a 2023 donor car with 90,200 km, and 15 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2021, 51,500 km — 13.172,00 €, reduced from 14.300,00 €. It comes from a 2021 donor car with 51,500 km, and 16 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2024, 98,600 km — 11.554,00 €, reduced from 12.700,00 €. It comes from a 2024 donor car with 98,600 km, and 17 units are available. The listing shows every side of the engine and the fitted parts.

BMW G80 M3 S58B30 Engine 2022, 146,100 km — 14.000,00 €, reduced from 15.350,00 €. It comes from a 2022 donor car with 146,100 km, and 21 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

Will it fit my M3?

Will the S58B30T0 fit my BMW G80 M3?

The S58B30T0 is the original engine for the BMW G80 M3, which makes it the straightforward choice. The M3 saloon was built 2020–, and the S58B30T0 was produced 2019–2021, so check that your car's build date falls inside that window. Confirm the drive type (rear-drive or xDrive), the gearbox (manual or automatic) and the emissions standard, because these can change the sump, the flywheel and the software. Send us the VIN and we check all of it for you.

How much is a replacement engine for a BMW G80 M3?

We have 1 S58B30T0 engine from G80 donor cars, priced from 6.096,00 €. Delivery to your door is included, and the engine carries a 12-month warranty when fitted by a qualified workshop. Add fitting labour and the parts you replace at the same time — seals, cooling parts and mounts — to estimate the total.

Fitting a replacement engine in the M3

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. Reset VANOS adaptations. Clear the VANOS adaptations so the ECU learns the camshaft positions of the new engine.
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.

M3 engine questions

How much is a replacement S58B30T engine for a BMW G80 M3 CS?

A used S58B30T for the BMW G80 M3 CS costs from about 12.000 € to 18.100 € 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 S58B30T 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 S58B30 engine fit my BMW G80 M3?

Yes, if your BMW G80 M3 was built with the S58B30. BMW used this 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) petrol engine with 353 kW (480 HP) in the G80 M3 from about 2019 to 2026.

In our records the S58B30 is the engine for the G80 M3, which makes the match simple. Still, check the code on your old engine or send us your VIN.

Also tell us if your G80 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 S58B30 engine for a BMW G80 M3?

A used S58B30 for the BMW G80 M3 costs from about 9.450 € to 14.350 € 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 S58B30 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 S58B30T engine fit my BMW G80 M3 CS?

Yes, if your BMW G80 M3 CS was built with the S58B30T. BMW used this 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) petrol engine with 405 kW (550 HP) in the G80 M3 CS from about 2022 to 2026.

In our records the S58B30T is the engine for the G80 M3 CS, which makes the match simple. Still, check the code on your old engine or send us your VIN.

Also tell us if your G80 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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Can you check if an S58B30 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 S58B30, we confirm that your car was built with this code or with a version that can take it. BMW used it in the BMW G80 M3, BMW G82 M4, BMW G83 M4, BMW F97 X3 M and BMW F98 X4 M 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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How much power and torque does the BMW S58B30 have?

From the factory the BMW S58B30 makes 353 kW (480 HP) and 600 Nm of torque. It is a 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) inline 6, DOHC, 24 valve petrol engine with twin turbochargers.

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 S58B30 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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Is the BMW S58B30 a diesel or petrol engine?

The S58B30 is a petrol engine. It is a 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) inline 6, DOHC, 24 valve unit with twin turbochargers, and it was built to the Euro 6 emission standard.

The emission standard matters for registration and for low-emission zones in many cities. When you replace an engine with the same code, the car keeps the same paperwork and the same emission class.

Petrol versions need the correct catalytic converters and oxygen sensors on the car to stay legal and to keep the engine computer happy. Reuse the parts from your car if they are in good condition.

If you are not sure which version you need, send us your VIN. We tell you the right code for free.

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How long does delivery of an S58B30 engine take?

Orders confirmed before 14:00 CET on a working day leave Hamburg the same day. Later and weekend orders leave the next working day. Delivery to the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Luxembourg and Denmark takes 1 to 3 working days.

Spain, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Czechia, Austria, Ireland, the Nordics and the Baltics take 2 to 5 working days. Greek and Spanish islands, Malta, Cyprus and remote areas take 4 to 8 working days. The UK and other countries outside the EU are quoted one by one.

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

You get a tracking number when the pallet is collected. Check the wrapping before you sign, and note any damage on the paperwork.

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What is the difference between the S58B30 and other S58 engines?

The S58B30 makes 353 kW (480 HP) and 600 Nm. The other S58 engines are: S58B30T with 405 kW (550 HP) and 650 Nm (2022 to 2026).

Engines in one family share a basic block, but the turbo, the injection, the sensors and the engine computer can differ. A higher power version often has different pistons, a bigger turbo or a different fuel system.

This is why we ask for the exact code. Fitting a different version can work, but the wiring, the software and sometimes the gearbox must be changed to match.

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 S58B30 engine for a BMW F98 X4 M?

A used S58B30 for the BMW F98 X4 M costs from about 9.450 € to 14.350 € 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 S58B30 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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Delivery, warranty and payment

Every M3 engine we sell is drained, sealed at each opening, strapped to a heat-treated pallet and shrink-wrapped before it leaves Hamburg. You receive photographs of the packed engine and a tracking number.

Door-to-door delivery is included to the address you give at checkout. Typical delivery takes three to five working days within Germany and neighbouring countries and five to ten working days to the rest of Europe and the UK.

Every engine carries a 12-month warranty on eligible internal failure when a qualified workshop fits it with new fluids and filters. Payment is by card, bank transfer or crypto; your invoice is emailed as soon as you order.

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