Timing chain. But lots of reported problems with the N47 engine and its chain. If the car has made it to this age then it's probably fine (most issues occurred in the first few years of ownership).

I purchased a 2010 BMW 320D for my wife in January, but just six months later, in July, the timing chain snapped causing catastrophic engine damage, not to mention the dangerous sudden stop on the ...

I bought my BMW 320d from a dealer 9 months ago with 96,000 miles on the clock. I recently took the car to the BMW main dealer for its major service as it has a full BMW service history. The service ...

Keep reading to find out what a timing chain replacement costs, what kind of help you can expect from your warranty, and what the key differences are between timing chains and timing belts. Luckily, ...

Many modern passenger cars have either a timing belt or a timing chain. Generally speaking, timing belts have the advantage of being quieter and cheaper to produce and replace, while timing chains ...

We must first understand what each of these two systems does for a car. They both serve the same purpose, which is to coordinate the movement of the crankshaft as well as the camshaft(s) so that the ...