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BMW 4 Series F32

2013–2020
Community-sourced·updated July 9, 2026·1 sources
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The F32/F33/F36 4-Series — Coupé, Convertible and Gran Coupé — with the N20/B48 fours, N55/B58 sixes and N47/B47/N57 diesels, ZF 8-speed automatic; LCI in 2017. Editorial summary, not a reliability rating; per-configuration facts are below.

Filtered: N20 · 2.0L petrol (N20).

Known issues

Sorted by severity. Tap an issue to reveal its symptom, repair and what to check.

HighOil pump drive chain wear (N20)built before 2015
MediumOil filter housing gasket leak (N20)
MediumValve cover / gasket oil leak (N20)

Engines & reliability

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Pre-purchase checklist

Documents
  • Check service history for repeated coolant top-ups
Test drive
  • Assess shift quality and D/R engagement when warm

Maintenance

Key service intervals — vary by engine and driving conditions.

ItemIntervalCost
Early timing-chain check
Engine oil and filter12,000–15,000 km
Cooling-system refresh120,000–150,000 km