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BMW N63
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2 cars · scores 18–28/100

We score the N63 in 2 cars. The best is the 550i F10 at 28/100, the weakest the 50i F15 at 18/100.

Version by version

  1. BMW N63 in the 550i F102010–2016

    28/100Avoid

    7 confirmed issues

    Best-known problemExcessive oil consumption · from 90k km · €500–2,000

  2. BMW N63 in the 50i F152013–2018

    18/100Avoid

    10 confirmed issues

    Best-known problemExcessive oil consumption · from 87k km · €500–2,000

The problems they share

Reported on all 2

  • Excessive oil consumption
  • Timing chain stretch / guide wear
  • High-pressure fuel pump failure
  • Fuel injector failure
  • Oil leak from seals or gaskets
  • Engine sensor failure
  • Intake valve carbon buildup

Only reported on the 50i F15

  • Head gasket failure
  • Rod bearing failure
  • Water pump failure

A problem missing from a version may be rarer there, or have fewer owner reports behind it so far.