Brand service package

BMW Timing chain replacement in Espoo, Helsinki and Vantaa

BMW Timing chain replacement is planned around the exact model, engine, equipment level, service history and driving profile. The aim is to define the real maintenance need, scope the job correctly and avoid both unnecessary parts replacement and under-servicing.

BMW Timing chain replacement

BMW Timing chain replacement prices

Prices are based on the current brand-specific service package data.

  • Models: 1-sarja, 2-sarja, 3-sarja, 4-sarja, X1, X2, X3, X4, 5-sarja, 6-sarja, X5, X6, i3, i4From1550

Brand service package

Book BMW Timing chain replacement

Send the model details and we will confirm the exact scope and final price before the appointment.

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What this service includes

BMW Timing chain replacement is planned around the exact model, engine, equipment level, service history and driving profile. The aim is to define the real maintenance need, scope the job correctly and avoid both unnecessary parts replacement and under-servicing.

  • BMW's N47 diesel is notorious for rear-end timing chain failure — the chain wears at the back of the engine and causes a metallic rattle on cold start. The N20 and N13 petrol engines can stretch from just 80,000–100,000 km.
  • The N47 chain wears at the rear where oil pressure is lowest on cold start.
  • Timing chain replacement (chain, tensioner and guides) – from 995 €
  • Manufacturer OE timing chain kit – from 1 200 €
  • Twin-cam diesel timing chain – from 1 500 €
  • Engine run test and diagnostics included
  • Symptoms, previous service records and relevant fault codes are reviewed before parts are ordered.
  • The work scope is matched to manufacturer instructions, mileage, age and driving conditions.
  • Parts, fluids, labour steps and risk items are confirmed with the customer before repair work begins.
  • Where one symptom could come from several systems, we use inspection and measurements before recommending expensive components.

How the service is handled

The visit starts with an intake inspection and, where useful, a road test. We then define the required steps, source the correct parts and complete the approved work. If the inspection reveals an additional safety, emissions or drivability issue, we pause and quote the next step separately. At handover, we review what was done, what was found and what should be monitored next.

Technical basis

  • Work follows model-specific procedures and uses approved or OE-equivalent parts.
  • Additional work is quoted separately if inspection reveals a fault outside the original scope.
  • Safety-related items are checked functionally before handover, not only visually.
  • Finnish conditions are taken into account: road salt, frost, short city trips and potholes can change the practical maintenance need.

Brand service package

BMW models and price groups

The same package can have several price groups depending on model, engine and required parts.

1-sarja, 2-sarja, 3-sarja, 4-sarja, X1, X2, X3, X4, 5-sarja, 6-sarja, X5, X6, i3, i4

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BMW's N47 diesel is notorious for rear-end timing chain failure — the chain wears at the back of the engine and causes a metallic rattle on cold start. The N20 and N13 petrol engines can stretch from just 80,000–100,000 km.

The N47 chain wears at the rear where oil pressure is lowest on cold start.

BMW Timing chain replacement FAQ

Is this service valid for every BMW model?

The listed price rows show the models included in this package. If your exact model is not listed, request a quote and we will confirm the correct package.

Can I keep the manufacturer's warranty?

Yes. We follow the manufacturer's service programme and use suitable parts and fluids, so warranty-valid maintenance can be performed at our workshop.

Where is the service performed?

STG Autohuolto is located in Vantaa, Tuupakka, and serves customers from Espoo, Helsinki and Vantaa.