N47D20 Diesel Injectors
Compatible with BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88), BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93), BMW 3 Series (F30/F31), and 4 more
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Fits BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88), BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93), BMW 3 Series (F30/F31), BMW 5 Series (E60/E61) and more
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About the N47D20 engine
The N47D20 is a 2.0-litre inline-4 turbodiesel engine produced by BMW. Introduced in 2007 as a replacement for the M47 engine, the N47D20 became the backbone of BMW's diesel range. It uses Bosch piezo common rail injectors (primary OEM number 13538576298) and was fitted to the 1 Series (E87/F20), 3 Series (E90/F30), 5 Series (F10), X1 (E84), and X3 (F25). The N47 is available in several output …
Vehicles Using N47D20 Engine
| Vehicle | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88) injector | 2.0d | 2007–2013 |
| BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93) injector | 2.0d | 2007–2013 |
| BMW 3 Series (F30/F31) injector | 2.0d | 2012–2015 |
| BMW 5 Series (E60/E61) injector | 2.0d | 2007–2010 |
| BMW 5 Series (F10/F11) injector | 2.0d | 2010–2015 |
| BMW X1 (E84) injector | 2.0d | 2009–2015 |
| BMW X3 (F25) injector | 2.0d | 2010–2014 |
Common N47D20 Injector Problems
Rough idle and engine vibration
Worn injector nozzles cause uneven fuel spray, leading to rough idle at low RPM. Most noticeable when the engine is cold.
Excessive exhaust smoke
Black or blue-grey smoke on acceleration indicates poor fuel atomisation. This is often caused by carbon buildup on the injector nozzle tip.
Poor fuel economy
A worn or leaking injector delivers incorrect fuel quantities, reducing efficiency by 10–20% in severe cases.
Engine misfire under load
Intermittent misfires during acceleration suggest one or more injectors are failing to deliver the correct fuel pressure.
Difficult cold starting
Degraded injector nozzles struggle to atomise fuel at lower cranking pressures, causing extended crank times in cold weather.
Loss of power
Gradual power loss across the rev range, particularly above 2500 RPM, can indicate injector flow rate degradation.
Increased diesel knock
Louder than normal combustion noise, especially at idle, can indicate incorrect injection timing due to worn injector internals.
N47D20 Technical Specifications
Displacement
1995 cc
Power
85–135 kW (116–184 PS)
Torque
260–380 Nm
Fuel System
Common Rail Piezo Injection
The N47D20 is a 2.0-litre inline-4 turbodiesel engine produced by BMW. Introduced in 2007 as a replacement for the M47 engine, the N47D20 became the backbone of BMW's diesel range. It uses Bosch piezo common rail injectors (primary OEM number 13538576298) and was fitted to the 1 Series (E87/F20), 3 Series (E90/F30), 5 Series (F10), X1 (E84), and X3 (F25). The N47 is available in several output variants: the N47D20A (lower output, 116d/118d) and N47D20C (higher output, 120d/320d/520d). Known issues include the timing chain on early examples, and injector wear after 80,000–120,000 miles causing rough idle, smoke, and loss of power. When replacing injectors, BMW-specific coding (ISTA) is required for each injector after fitting.
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Fitment note: N47 engines may use different Bosch injector types depending on year and output.
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Compatible Vehicles
- BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88) N47D20B2007–2013
- BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93) N47D20B2007–2013
- BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93) N47D20C2007–2013
- BMW 3 Series (F30/F31) N47D20O12012–2015
- BMW 5 Series (E60/E61) N47D202007–2010
- BMW 5 Series (F10/F11) N47D202010–2015
- BMW X1 (E84) N47D202009–2015
- BMW X3 (F25) N47D202010–2014
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