BMW X3 M (F97) engine: which one, problems and replacement

The BMW X3 M in the X3 M generation (F97, built 2019–) was built with one engine, the S58B30: a 3.0 L petrol inline-6 with 510 hp.

Below you will find how to identify the engine in your X3 M, the faults to look for, current prices for a replacement and the swap options that make sense.

• Generation: X3 M, 2019–
• Body styles: F97 (SAV)
• Engines: S58B30
• Output: 510 hp
• Replacement engines in stock: 92 from 9.077,00 €

Which engine is in your X3 M?

S58B30 in the X3 M

The S58B30 was used in the F97 X3 M, built 2019–2026. It is a 3.0 L twin-turbo petrol inline-6 with 510 hp and 650 Nm.

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 X3 M

A replacement engine does not have to come from another X3 M. 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.

S58B30: BMW G80 M3, BMW G82 M4, BMW G87 M2, BMW F98 X4 M.

How to confirm your engine code

The X3 M only used the S58B30, 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 X3 M engine problems

The S58B30 in the X3 M shares 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 X3 M

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 X3 M 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 X3 M: checklist

1. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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. 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 X3 M replacement engine cost

Our X3 M engine stock runs to 92 units, priced from 9.077,00 € to 15.106,00 € with a median of 12.168,00 €.

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.

X3 M 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.

X3 M 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.

43 of these come from F97 donor cars, priced from 9.566,00 € to 15.097,00 €. 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 X3 M

Here is a selection of X3 M engines currently on our shelves, photographed in the yard. Click any of them for the full photographs, mileage and specification.

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2019, 41,900 km10.601,00 €BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2022, 165,200 km12.239,00 €BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2024, 141,800 km11.207,00 €BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2025, 112,200 km9.994,00 €BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2021, 18,200 km11.212,00 €BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2022, 39,100 km12.019,00 €BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2022, 112,100 km12.583,00 €BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2020, 22,900 km10.088,00 €BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2019, 57,400 km11.909,00 €BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2021, 174,700 km9.692,00 €BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2021, 45,500 km11.412,00 €BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2024, 98,200 km13.072,00 €

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2019, 41,900 km — 10.601,00 €, reduced from 12.000,00 €. It comes from a 2019 donor car with 41,900 km, and 6 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2022, 165,200 km — 12.239,00 €, reduced from 13.500,00 €. It comes from a 2022 donor car with 165,200 km, and 28 units are available. The listing shows every side of the engine and the fitted parts.

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2024, 141,800 km — 11.207,00 €, reduced from 12.000,00 €. It comes from a 2024 donor car with 141,800 km, and 12 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2025, 112,200 km — 9.994,00 €, reduced from 10.900,00 €. It comes from a 2025 donor car with 112,200 km, and 30 units are available. The listing shows every side of the engine and the fitted parts.

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2021, 18,200 km — 11.212,00 €, reduced from 12.500,00 €. It comes from a 2021 donor car with 18,200 km, and 6 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2022, 39,100 km — 12.019,00 €, reduced from 13.400,00 €. It comes from a 2022 donor car with 39,100 km, and 28 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2022, 112,100 km — 12.583,00 €, reduced from 13.250,00 €. It comes from a 2022 donor car with 112,100 km, and 17 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2020, 22,900 km — 10.088,00 €, reduced from 10.900,00 €. It comes from a 2020 donor car with 22,900 km, and 19 units are available. Ask the desk for compression figures or extra photographs before you order.

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2019, 57,400 km — 11.909,00 €, reduced from 12.900,00 €. It comes from a 2019 donor car with 57,400 km, and 6 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2021, 174,700 km — 9.692,00 €, reduced from 11.050,00 €. It comes from a 2021 donor car with 174,700 km, and 10 units are available. We can confirm fitment against your VIN the same day.

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2021, 45,500 km — 11.412,00 €, reduced from 12.350,00 €. It comes from a 2021 donor car with 45,500 km, and 20 units are available. The listing shows every side of the engine and the fitted parts.

BMW F97 X3 M S58B30 Engine 2024, 98,200 km — 13.072,00 €, reduced from 14.400,00 €. It comes from a 2024 donor car with 98,200 km, and 15 units are available. The listing shows every side of the engine and the fitted parts.

Will it fit my X3 M?

Fitting a replacement engine in the X3 M

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.

X3 M engine questions

Will the S58B30 engine fit my BMW F97 X3 M?

Yes, if your BMW F97 X3 M was built with the S58B30. BMW used this 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) petrol engine with 353 kW (480 HP) in the F97 X3 M from about 2019 to 2026.

In our records the S58B30 is the engine for the F97 X3 M, 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 S58B30 engine for a BMW F97 X3 M?

A used S58B30 for the BMW F97 X3 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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What should I replace when I fit a used S58B30 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. Clean the intercooler and the intake pipes, and fill the turbo oil feed with clean oil before the first start, so the turbo never runs dry. Change the drive belt, the thermostat and the water pump seals if they look tired, because they are cheap while the engine is out.

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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Will the S58B30 engine fit my BMW F97 X3 M?

Yes, if your BMW F97 X3 M was built with the S58B30. BMW used this 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) petrol engine with 353 kW (480 HP) in the F97 X3 M from about 2019 to 2026.

In our records the S58B30 is the engine for the F97 X3 M, 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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What is the BMW S58B30 engine?

The BMW S58B30 is a 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) petrol engine from the S58 family. It has an inline 6, DOHC, 24 valve layout with twin turbochargers, and makes 353 kW (480 HP) with 600 Nm of torque. BMW built it from 2019 to 2026 and it meets the Euro 6 emission standard.

You find the S58B30 in the BMW G80 M3, BMW G82 M4, BMW G83 M4, BMW F97 X3 M, BMW F98 X4 M and BMW G87 M2. What we list: BMW S58 3.0 twin-turbo engines for G80 M3, G82 M4, X3 M and M2.

At Autowerke Engines every S58B30 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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Will the S58B30 engine fit my BMW F98 X4 M?

Yes, if your BMW F98 X4 M was built with the S58B30. BMW used this 3.0 liter (2,993 cc) petrol engine with 353 kW (480 HP) in the F98 X4 M from about 2019 to 2026.

In our records the S58B30 is the engine for the F98 X4 M, 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 S58B30 engine for a BMW F97 X3 M?

A used S58B30 for the BMW F97 X3 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

Before an X3 M 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.

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.

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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