ENGINE FAMILY SPECIFICATIONBOSCH COMMON RAILEuro 5

BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30) Diesel Injector
Cross-Reference & Technical Specs

Authoritative technical specifications, verified Bosch part numbers, control valve stamping codes, nozzle spray orifices, and hold-down tightening torque for the BMW N47 / N57 diesel engine family.

Primary OEMBOSCH
Control ValveF00VC01503
Nozzle CodeDLLA160P2176
Peak Pressure2000 bar peak rail pressure
Hold-Down Torque18 N·m + 60°
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All Verified Part Numbers for BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)

The following 5 common-rail injector assemblies are calibrated for this engine family. Click any SKU to view individual test bench flow curves, sister cross-references, and vehicle applications.

Part Number (SKU)Primary OE ReferenceControl ValveNozzle Code
13538616073F00VC01503DLLA160P2176
13537810702, 13537810703, 13538572474F00VC01502DLLA160P2176
13537798446, 13537798447, 13537812881F00VC01357DLLA160P1650
13537810702, 13538576298, 13538572474F00VC01503DSLA146P1004
13537805428, 7805428, 13537805429Piezo Actuator ModuleDLLA148P1688
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Verified Vehicle Compatibility

Make / ManufacturerVehicle Model & PlatformEngine SpecificationModel Years
BMW1 Series (F20/F21) 120d / 118dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2011-2019
BMW2 Coupe / Active Tourer (F22/F45) 220d / 218dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2013-2017
BMW3 Series (E90/F30/F80) 320d / 318dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2010-2018
BMW3 Series (E92/E93) 325d / 330dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2009-2013
BMW5 Series (F10/F11) 520d / 525d / 530dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2010-2017
BMWX1 (E84/F48) X-drive 18d / 20d / 25dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2010-2018
MiniCountryman (R60) Cooper SD 2.0DBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2010-2016
BMW1 Series (F20 / F21) 114d / 116d / 118d & 2 Series (F22) 218dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2011-2015
BMW3 Series (E90 / F30 / F31 / F34) 316d / 318d / 320d / 330d & 4 Series (F32 / F36) 420d / 430dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2010-2016
BMW5 Series (F10 / F11 / F07) 518d / 520d / 530d & 7 Series (F01) 730dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2011-2016
BMWX1 (E84) 16d / 18d / 20d & X3 (F25) 18d / 20d / 30d & X5 (F15) 25d / 30dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2011-2017
MiniCooper D / Countryman (R56 / R60) 1.6 D & 2.0 DBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2010-2016
BMW116d / 118d (E81, E87, F20)BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2007-2015
BMW316d / 318d (E90, E91, F30)BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2007-2015
BMWX1 sDrive18d / xDrive18d (E84)BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2009-2015
MiniCooper SD (R56, R55, R57, R60 Countryman)BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2011-2015
BMW1 Series (F20 / F21) 120d / 125dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2011-2016
BMW3 Series (E90 / E91 / F30 / F31) 320d / 325dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2010-2016
BMW5 Series (F10 / F11) 520d / 525dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2010-2017
BMWX1 (E84) sDrive20d / xDrive20dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2010-2015
BMWX3 (F25) xDrive20dBMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2010-2014
BMW1 Series 120d (E81 / E82 / E87 / E88)BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2007-2013
BMW3 Series 320d / 325d / 330d (E90 / E91 / E92 / E93)BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2007-2013
BMW5 Series 520d / 525d / 530d (E60 / E61 / F10 / F11)BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2007-2013
BMWX1 / X3 / X5 xDrive 20d / 30d (E84 / E83 / E70)BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)2007-2014
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Installation, Tightening Torque & Re-torque Protocol

Strict torque compliance is mandatory on BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30) common-rail cylinder heads. Over-torquing stretches the injector body or strips the head clamping threads, while under-torquing allows combustion blow-by past the copper sealing washer:

🔧 Recommended Assembly Torques:
  • Hold-down clamp bolt: 18 N·m + 60° (cold state). Always clean the cylinder head recess with an injector seat reamer.
  • High-pressure rail flare nut: 25-30 N·m using a dedicated 17 mm line wrench.
  • Return leak-off banjo bolt: 9-12 N·m with fresh copper washers on both sides of the banjo union.
⚠️ ECU IMA Coding Requirement:

After fitting replacement injectors on BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30), generate or program the cylinder-specific IMA calibration code into the engine ECU using an OEM-level scan tool (Bosch KTS, Renault CLIP, or VAG-COM) to prevent cylinder power imbalance and rough idle.

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Technical Diagnostics FAQ for BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)

What DTC fault codes indicate a failing injector on BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30)?

The most frequent fault codes are P0201 through P0204 (Injector Circuit Malfunction on Cylinders 1-4), P2146/P2149 (Injector Group Supply Voltage Error), and P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Low due to excessive internal leak-off). Measure solenoid coil resistance across the pins (0.5-1.5 Ω) and perform a graduated-bottle dynamic leak-back test to pinpoint the leaking cylinder.

Can sister SKUs within the BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30) family be interchanged?

Not unless explicitly confirmed on the vehicle build plate. While sister SKUs share the same physical outer envelope and F00VC01503 control valve, they differ in nozzle spray orifice angle and factory IMA flow calibration. Mixing sister SKUs on the same engine block can trigger rough idle, elevated exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), and MOT emissions failure.

Which specific Bosch injectors fit the BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30) engine?

The verified genuine Bosch common-rail injectors engineered for the BMW N47 / N57 (2.0d / 3.0d N47D20 / N57D30) engine family are: