2016 BMW 3 Series
320D 4WD
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About the BMW 3 Series
Premium compact sedan with excellent driving dynamics and luxury features. Known for performance and German engineering. Attractive to enthusiasts.
Diesel variants (e.g. 320d, 2007-2014) built on the N47 engine have a well-known timing chain that can stretch or snap, typically between 60,000-120,000 miles — BMW revised the crankshaft sprocket in late 2011 but never issued a full recall. Petrol models are prone to plastic cooling system component failures (water pump, thermostat) and valve cover leaks instead.
Luxury features but parts and labor are expensive. Consider extended warranty or full service history.
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