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| Engine Code | CC | Size | Fuel | Number of Cylinders | Aspiration | Fits | Price (From) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW
BMW 328i Engine 286S2 / M52-B28
Average rating:
5
4
495
286S2 / M52-B28
|
2.8 Litre | 2800 cc | Petrol | 6 CYLINDER INLINE | N/A | 1998-2001 | £ 495 |
|
BMW
BMW 328i Engine N51B30A
Average rating:
5
4
175
N51B30A
|
3.0 Litre | 2996 cc | Petrol | V TYPE 12 CYLINDER | Turbo | 2006-2011 | £ 175 |
|
BMW
BMW 328i Engine N51B30A
Average rating:
5
4
250
N51B30A
|
3.0 Litre | 2996 cc | Petrol | V TYPE 12 CYLINDER | Turbo | 2007-2012 | £ 250 |
|
BMW
BMW 328i Engine N52B30A
Average rating:
5
4
250
N52B30A
|
3.0 Litre | 2996 cc | Petrol | V TYPE 12 CYLINDER | Turbo | 2007-2012 | £ 250 |
|
BMW
BMW 328i Engine N51B30A
Average rating:
5
4
695
N51B30A
|
3.0 Litre | 2996 cc | Petrol | V TYPE 12 CYLINDER | Turbo | 2007-2013 | £ 695 |
|
BMW
BMW 328i Engine N20B20A
Average rating:
5
4
-300
N20B20A
|
2.0 Litre | 1997 cc | Petrol | V TYPE 8 CYLINDER | Turbo | 2011-2015 | - |
|
BMW
BMW 328i Engine N20B20A
Average rating:
5
4
-300
N20B20A
|
2.0 Litre | 1997 cc | Petrol | V TYPE 8 CYLINDER | Turbo | 2012-2015 | - |
|
BMW
BMW 328i Engine N20B20A
Average rating:
5
4
-300
N20B20A
|
2.0 Litre | 1997 cc | Petrol | V TYPE 8 CYLINDER | Turbo | 2012-2016 | - |
|
BMW
BMW 328i Engine N26B20A
Average rating:
5
4
-300
N26B20A
|
2.0 Litre | 1997 cc | Petrol | V TYPE 8 CYLINDER | Turbo | 2012-2016 | - |
|
BMW
BMW 328i Engine N20B20A
Average rating:
5
4
-300
N20B20A
|
2.0 Litre | 1997 cc | Petrol | V TYPE 8 CYLINDER | Turbo | 2013-2016 | - |
|
BMW
BMW 328i Engine N20B20A
Average rating:
5
4
-300
N20B20A
|
2.0 Litre | 1997 cc | Petrol | V TYPE 8 CYLINDER | Turbo | 2013-2016 | - |
|
BMW
BMW 328i Engine N26B20A
Average rating:
5
4
-300
N26B20A
|
2.0 Litre | 1997 cc | Petrol | V TYPE 8 CYLINDER | Turbo | 2013-2016 | - |
|
BMW
BMW 328i Engine N20B20A
Average rating:
5
4
-300
N20B20A
|
2.0 Litre | 1997 cc | Petrol | V TYPE 8 CYLINDER | Turbo | 2014-2018 | - |
Direct answer: a failed BMW 328 does not automatically require a main-dealer engine. BuyEngines can help compare used and reconditioned replacement units, fitting options and recovery across mainland UK.
Supply-only suits you if the vehicle is already with a garage you trust and that garage has agreed to carry out the engine change. Supply-and-fit is useful when you want the engine and installation arranged as one route through the BuyEngines mainland UK garage network. If the BMW 328 cannot be driven safely, recovery can also be arranged to the garage doorstep. Tell us which route you need at the beginning so the quotation reflects the actual job rather than an engine sitting separately from the labour and transport required to use it.
Have the registration number ready first. Depending on the model, the supplier may also ask for VIN, engine code, year, fuel type, capacity, gearbox and exact derivative. This is not unnecessary paperwork: it is how a replacement is checked against the real vehicle. Engine capacity alone is not enough evidence of compatibility. Written confirmation of the unit specification and supplied ancillaries makes the quote easier for both you and the fitting garage to assess.
Choose a used engine when the priority is controlling the initial repair cost and a correctly matched unit with acceptable condition and warranty is available. BuyEngines used engines can carry warranty cover of up to six months, subject to the unit and terms.
Choose a reconditioned engine when you intend to keep the vehicle, want more internal renewal and value longer warranty potential. Reconditioned engines can be offered with warranties of up to three years, depending on the engine and conditions.
The better option is the one that makes sense after engine price, fitting, required ancillaries, recovery, downtime and warranty are added together.
A useful BMW 328 quote should let you see where the money goes. Ask for the engine, delivery or recovery, labour, essential service items and any recommended ancillary work to be identified. Also ask what could create an additional charge after strip-down. This makes two suppliers easier to compare and reduces the chance that a cheap headline price expands later. BuyEngines focuses on alternative used and reconditioned routes that, on suitable jobs, can save up to 40% versus a comparable main-dealer repair.
If the exact fuel or engine derivative is not obvious from the model name, that is precisely why a registration, VIN or engine-code check should happen before an engine is offered as compatible.
Do not rely only on phrases such as good engine or tested. Ask what the description actually means, what is covered if a fault develops and what the fitter must do to keep the warranty valid. Retain the engine identification, invoice, warranty and fitting documents. BuyEngines has 35 years of experience and works through equipped workshops and qualified mechanics across its UK network, but the customer should still receive clear written terms for the individual unit being purchased.
There is no single best engine route for every owner. Use the situation closest to yours as the starting point:
A specialist-quality fit can be more important than saving a small amount on the engine itself. If the fuel or exact derivative is not clear from the model description, registration and engine-code checks should settle that before the quote is treated as final.
This information makes the quote more accurate and helps you compare options on the basis of the finished BMW 328 repair.
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Clear answers for UK drivers comparing used, reconditioned, supply-only and fitted replacement engine quotes.
Potentially. BuyEngines states savings of up to 40% against comparable main-dealer routes on suitable jobs. The exact saving varies, so compare like-for-like engine condition, warranty, labour, recovery and included parts.
Yes. If the vehicle is not driveable, recovery can be arranged to the garage doorstep across mainland UK. Include the vehicle location when requesting the quote so transport and fitting can be planned together.
Start with the registration. VIN, model year, engine code, fuel type, capacity, transmission or exact derivative may also be needed. The purpose is to confirm compatibility before the engine is reserved or dispatched.
Yes. Choose supply-only if your garage has agreed to fit the engine. Before ordering, make sure the mechanic sees the warranty conditions and confirms which supporting parts or checks are required during installation.
There is no reliable one-price answer. The total depends on the exact engine code, used or reconditioned condition, availability, included ancillaries, warranty, recovery and fitting. A vehicle-matched written quote is more meaningful than a generic advertised figure.
It can be when the vehicle needs a cost-controlled repair and a correctly matched unit with clear condition and warranty is available. Used engines supplied through BuyEngines can have warranty cover of up to six months, subject to the individual engine and terms.
Reconditioned engines can be supplied with warranty cover of up to three years, depending on the engine and the stated conditions. Check the written terms and any fitting or servicing requirements before installation.