BMW M57D30TU engine: specs, problems and prices

The M57D30TU is a 3.0 L diesel inline-6 from BMW's M57 family, built 2002–2007 and rated at 218 hp and 500 Nm. It powered the BMW E60 530d, BMW E46 330d, BMW E83 X3 3.0d and BMW E65 730d.

This guide is about the M57D30TU specifically: its specification, the cars that use it, how it differs from the other M57 versions, what to check, prices from our stock and fitment answers for each model. For the history of the whole family, read our M57 guide.

• Capacity and layout: 3.0 L, inline-6, turbocharged
• Output: 218 hp and 500 Nm
• Production: 2002–2007
• Fitted to: 4 models across 4 chassis generations
• In our stock: 194 units from 853,00 € — M57D30TU engines for sale

M57D30TU specifications

M57D30TU: 3.0 L, inline-6, diesel, turbocharged. Output is 218 hp with 500 Nm of torque, and production ran from 2002 to 2007. That is about 73 hp and 167 Nm per litre, a relaxed tune aimed at torque, durability and economy. Within the M57 family, the M57D30TU2 (286 hp) is more powerful, while the M57D25 (163 hp), M57D30 (184 hp) and M57D30OL (184 hp) are milder. It was fitted to the BMW E60 530d, BMW E46 330d, BMW E83 X3 3.0d and BMW E65 730d.

What the code M57D30TU means

• 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.
• TU identifies the technical update.

Which BMW models use the M57D30TU

In the E60 fifth 5 Series (2003–2010), the M57D30TU powered the 530d. We have 34 M57D30TU units from E60 donor cars. All E60 engines

In the E46 fourth 3 Series (1997–2006), the M57D30TU powered the 330d. Engines from other models fit the E46 as long as the sump, mounts and ancillaries match, which we check against your VIN. All E46 engines

In the E83 first X3 (2003–2010), the M57D30TU powered the X3 3.0d. We have 41 M57D30TU units from E83 donor cars. All E83 engines

In the E65 fourth 7 Series (2001–2008), the M57D30TU powered the 730d. We have 33 M57D30TU units from E65 donor cars. All E65 engines

M57D30TU compared with other M57 versions

M57D30TU or M57D30?

The M57D30 has 34 hp less than the M57D30TU (184 against 218 hp), from the same 3.0 L, and was built 1998–2005. Versions of the same size share the block and most mounting points, but the turbo or intake, injectors, software and sometimes the sump differ. Fitting one in place of the other usually means transferring parts and coding the engine control unit, so the simplest choice is the code your car left the factory with.

M57D30TU or M57D30OL?

The M57D30OL has 34 hp less than the M57D30TU (184 against 218 hp), from the same 3.0 L, and was built 1998–2003. Versions of the same size share the block and most mounting points, but the turbo or intake, injectors, software and sometimes the sump differ. Fitting one in place of the other usually means transferring parts and coding the engine control unit, so the simplest choice is the code your car left the factory with.

M57D30TU or M57D25TU?

The M57D25TU has 41 hp less than the M57D30TU (177 against 218 hp), from 2.5 L instead of 3.0 L, and was built 2004–2007. A different capacity means a different crankshaft, pistons or head, and different software. It can be fitted as an upgrade with the matching engine control unit and wiring, but it is a conversion rather than a straight replacement.

Common M57D30TU problems

The M57D30TU shares its weak points with the rest of the M57 family. These are the faults to check on a used unit and on your own engine. The full explanation of each is in the M57 guide.

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

M57D30TU maintenance

• 5W-30 BMW Longlife-04, about 6.5 to 7.5 litres.
• Oil every 10,000 to 15,000 km.
• Timing chain at the front.

Will the M57D30TU fit my car?

M57D30TU prices

Our M57D30TU stock runs to 194 units, priced from 853,00 € to 4.348,00 € with a median of 2.616,00 €.

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.

M57D30TU prices by model year

Engines from 2000–2004 have a median of 2.506,00 €, while units from 2020–2024 sit at 2.794,00 €. Newer engines usually cost more because they come from younger donor cars with lower mileage and later updates.

M57D30TU 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.

M57D30TU engines in stock

These M57D30TU 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 E65 730d M57D30TU Engine 2004, 130,100 km2.703,00 €BMW E65 730d M57D30TU Engine 2008, 122,000 km2.550,00 €BMW E53 X5 3.0d M57D30TU Engine 2003, 72,300 km2.242,00 €BMW E53 X5 3.0d M57D30TU Engine 2010, 63,600 km2.709,00 €BMW E83 X3 3.0d M57D30TU Engine 2003, 30,000 km2.242,00 €BMW E83 X3 3.0d M57D30TU Engine 2006, 115,100 km2.770,00 €BMW E65 730d M57D30TU Engine 2008, 61,600 km2.160,00 €BMW E60 530d M57D30TU Engine 2005, 52,900 km2.144,00 €BMW E53 X5 3.0d M57D30TU Engine 2010, 78,900 km2.761,00 €BMW E61 530d M57D30TU Engine 2004, 105,700 km2.860,00 €BMW E53 X5 3.0d M57D30TU Engine 2010, 94,900 km2.936,00 €BMW E61 530d M57D30TU Engine 2003, 155,700 km2.465,00 €

BMW E65 730d M57D30TU Engine 2004, 130,100 km — 2.703,00 €, reduced from 3.700,00 €. It comes from a 2004 donor car with 130,100 km, and 21 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW E65 730d M57D30TU Engine 2008, 122,000 km — 2.550,00 €, reduced from 3.400,00 €. It comes from a 2008 donor car with 122,000 km, and 27 units are available. The listing shows every side of the engine and the fitted parts.

BMW E53 X5 3.0d M57D30TU Engine 2003, 72,300 km — 2.242,00 €, reduced from 3.700,00 €. It comes from a 2003 donor car with 72,300 km, and 19 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW E53 X5 3.0d M57D30TU Engine 2010, 63,600 km — 2.709,00 €, reduced from 3.600,00 €. It comes from a 2010 donor car with 63,600 km, and 15 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW E83 X3 3.0d M57D30TU Engine 2003, 30,000 km — 2.242,00 €, reduced from 3.500,00 €. It comes from a 2003 donor car with 30,000 km, and 7 units are available. The listing shows every side of the engine and the fitted parts.

BMW E83 X3 3.0d M57D30TU Engine 2006, 115,100 km — 2.770,00 €, reduced from 3.450,00 €. It comes from a 2006 donor car with 115,100 km, and 27 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW E65 730d M57D30TU Engine 2008, 61,600 km — 2.160,00 €, reduced from 2.850,00 €. It comes from a 2008 donor car with 61,600 km, and 28 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW E60 530d M57D30TU Engine 2005, 52,900 km — 2.144,00 €, reduced from 3.300,00 €. It comes from a 2005 donor car with 52,900 km, and 30 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW E53 X5 3.0d M57D30TU Engine 2010, 78,900 km — 2.761,00 €, reduced from 3.700,00 €. It comes from a 2010 donor car with 78,900 km, and 21 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW E61 530d M57D30TU Engine 2004, 105,700 km — 2.860,00 €, reduced from 3.750,00 €. It comes from a 2004 donor car with 105,700 km, and 20 units are available. The listing shows every side of the engine and the fitted parts.

BMW E53 X5 3.0d M57D30TU Engine 2010, 94,900 km — 2.936,00 €, reduced from 4.050,00 €. It comes from a 2010 donor car with 94,900 km, and 22 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW E61 530d M57D30TU Engine 2003, 155,700 km — 2.465,00 €, reduced from 3.500,00 €. It comes from a 2003 donor car with 155,700 km, and 10 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

Buying a used M57D30TU: checklist

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Confirm the exact engine code. Read the code stamped on the block and compare it with the code for your car. Send us the last seven characters of the VIN and we confirm the match before anything is paid.
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. 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.

Questions about the M57D30TU

Will the M57D30TU engine fit my BMW E53 X5 3.0d?

Yes, if your BMW E53 X5 3.0d was built with the M57D30TU. BMW used this 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) diesel engine with 160 kW (218 HP) in the E53 X5 3.0d from about 2003 to 2010.

In our records the M57D30TU is the engine for the E53 X5 3.0d, which makes the match simple. Still, check the code on your old engine or send us your VIN.

Your car has all-wheel drive or is an X model, so the sump, the oil pickup and some brackets can differ from the rear-drive cars. Tell us the full model so we send the right set-up.

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 M57D30TU engine for a BMW E53 X5 3.0d?

A used M57D30TU for the BMW E53 X5 3.0d costs from about 2.000 € to 3.200 € 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 M57D30TU 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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How much is a replacement M57D30TU engine for a BMW E65 730d?

A used M57D30TU for the BMW E65 730d costs from about 2.000 € to 3.200 € 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 M57D30TU 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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How long does delivery of an M57D30TU 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 should I replace when I fit a used M57D30TU 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 M57D30TU engine for a BMW E46 330d?

A used M57D30TU for the BMW E46 330d costs from about 2.000 € to 3.200 € 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 M57D30TU 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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How do I know a used M57D30TU engine is in good shape?

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. An inspection certificate for the unit can travel with the order when you ask for it.

When you look at a listing, check the recorded mileage, the year and the photos of the ports and the stamp. Ask for photos of anything you want to see closer. Ask the desk for more pictures of any listing. We are happy to show the stamp, the ports and the ancillaries before you decide.

On a diesel like the M57D30TU, a careful fitter will also look at the injectors, the turbo shaft play and the oil in the intake before the engine goes in.

If the engine fails inside under normal use, the warranty covers you. 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.

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How much does a used BMW M57D30TU engine cost?

A used BMW M57D30TU engine in our yard usually costs between 2.000 € and 3.200 €. The exact price depends on the year, the mileage and the parts that come with the engine.

Our units show recorded mileage from about 22,000 km up to around 200,000 km. Lower mileage and more ancillaries mean a higher price. Each listing shows its own price, and the price you see is the price you pay. Prices include VAT for private buyers.

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. If you order a gearbox or a second engine on the same order, the fee is still charged once.

Inside the EU there is no import duty. For the UK and other non-EU countries, import duty and local VAT are paid by the receiver, and we supply a commercial invoice.

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How much is a replacement M57D30TU engine for a BMW E83 X3 3.0d?

A used M57D30TU for the BMW E83 X3 3.0d costs from about 2.000 € to 3.200 € 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 M57D30TU 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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Is the BMW M57D30TU a diesel or petrol engine?

The M57D30TU is a diesel engine. It is a 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) inline 6, DOHC, 24 valve unit with a variable-geometry turbocharger, and it was built to the Euro 4 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.

Diesel versions need the matching exhaust treatment parts 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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Will the M57D30TU engine fit my BMW E60 530d?

Yes, if your BMW E60 530d was built with the M57D30TU. BMW used this 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) diesel engine with 160 kW (218 HP) in the E60 530d from about 2003 to 2010.

In our records the M57D30TU is the engine for the E60 530d, which makes the match simple. Still, check the code on your old engine or send us your VIN.

Also tell us if your E60 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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Which cars use the BMW M57D30TU engine?

BMW fitted the M57D30TU to the BMW E60 530d, BMW E61 530d, BMW E65 730d, BMW E46 330d, BMW E53 X5 3.0d and BMW E83 X3 3.0d. These cars were built with this engine from about 2003 to 2010.

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 M57 family are the M57D30TU2 (286 HP) and M57D25TU (177 HP). They look alike but differ in power, parts and electronics, so they are not always a direct swap.

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 M57D30TU engine for a BMW E60 530d?

A used M57D30TU for the BMW E60 530d costs from about 2.000 € to 3.200 € 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 M57D30TU 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 difference between the M57D30TU and other M57 engines?

The M57D30TU makes 160 kW (218 HP) and 500 Nm. The other M57 engines are: M57D30TU2 with 210 kW (286 HP) and 580 Nm (2006 to 2012); M57D25TU with 130 kW (177 HP) and 400 Nm (2000 to 2007).

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 power and torque does the BMW M57D30TU have?

From the factory the BMW M57D30TU makes 160 kW (218 HP) and 500 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 M57D30TU on our site lists its year and mileage. You can ask for extra photos, a close-up of the code stamp or a short video before you order.

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Does a used M57D30TU 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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Will the M57D30TU engine fit my BMW E65 730d?

Yes, if your BMW E65 730d was built with the M57D30TU. BMW used this 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) diesel engine with 160 kW (218 HP) in the E65 730d from about 2003 to 2010.

In our records the M57D30TU is the engine for the E65 730d, which makes the match simple. Still, check the code on your old engine or send us your VIN.

Also tell us if your E65 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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Will the M57D30TU engine fit my BMW E46 330d?

Yes, if your BMW E46 330d was built with the M57D30TU. BMW used this 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) diesel engine with 160 kW (218 HP) in the E46 330d from about 2003 to 2010.

In our records the M57D30TU is the engine for the E46 330d, which makes the match simple. Still, check the code on your old engine or send us your VIN.

Also tell us if your E46 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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What comes with a used M57D30TU engine?

Each M57D30TU 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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What is the BMW M57D30TU engine?

The BMW M57D30TU 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 160 kW (218 HP) with 500 Nm of torque. BMW built it from 2003 to 2010 and it meets the Euro 4 emission standard.

You find the M57D30TU in the BMW E60 530d, BMW E61 530d, BMW E65 730d, BMW E46 330d, BMW E53 X5 3.0d and BMW E83 X3 3.0d. 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 M57D30TU is a real used engine from our yard in Hamburg. The photos on each listing show the actual engine, not a stock picture. The yard checks the code, records what is bolted on, and seals the openings before the engine is offered. 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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How much is a replacement M57D30TU engine for a BMW E61 530d?

A used M57D30TU for the BMW E61 530d costs from about 2.000 € to 3.200 € 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 M57D30TU 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 M57D30TU engine fit my BMW E61 530d?

Yes, if your BMW E61 530d was built with the M57D30TU. BMW used this 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) diesel engine with 160 kW (218 HP) in the E61 530d from about 2003 to 2010.

In our records the M57D30TU is the engine for the E61 530d, which makes the match simple. Still, check the code on your old engine or send us your VIN.

Also tell us if your E61 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 M57D30TU 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 M57D30TU, 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 530d, BMW E61 530d, BMW E65 730d, BMW E46 330d and BMW E53 X5 3.0d 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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Will the M57D30TU engine fit my BMW E83 X3 3.0d?

Yes, if your BMW E83 X3 3.0d was built with the M57D30TU. BMW used this 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) diesel engine with 160 kW (218 HP) in the E83 X3 3.0d from about 2003 to 2010.

In our records the M57D30TU is the engine for the E83 X3 3.0d, which makes the match simple. Still, check the code on your old engine or send us your VIN.

Your car has all-wheel drive or is an X model, so the sump, the oil pickup and some brackets can differ from the rear-drive cars. Tell us the full model so we send the right set-up.

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

Before an M57D30TU 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.

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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