BMW engine warranty: 12 months and what it covers

By Bavarian Engines · Published 1 September 2026 · Updated 1 September 2026

The warranty is up to 12 months on eligible internal failure after a correct installation.

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What this guide covers

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Eligible engines are sold with a warranty of up to 12 months. The period starts from a correct installation, and the cover is eligible internal failure.

The spelling on this site is warranty. The cover is the same on the product page, the invoice, and this guide.

Fitment

A wrong engine in the car is not an internal failure. The warranty does not pay for a mismatched sump, flywheel, or loom.

What the workshop checks

Keep the installation workshop’s record. Do not dismantle the engine without written approval if you want the warranty to remain valid.

The first start should use the correct oil and coolant, with temperature and oil pressure confirmed before a road test.

How to choose a listing

Read the warranty page for the full terms. This guide is the short version buyers ask for before they order.

Warranty

Eligible engines carry a warranty of up to 12 months after a correct installation by a workshop. The warranty covers eligible internal failure. It does not cover a mismatched fitment, a dry start, the wrong oil, or damage caused after the crate is opened.

Shipping

Door-to-door shipping from Hamburg is a flat 299,00 €. The engine is packed for freight and delivered to the address on the order. A forklift or an engine crane is required at delivery. The shipment is arranged to the destination the buyer provides.