M57
M57 engine guide: 330d, 530d, and the 3.0 diesel six
The M57 3.0 diesel, the cars it came in, and what to confirm before you buy a replacement.
Also searched as m57 ingine, m57d30 engine for sale.
What this guide covers
The M57 is the 3.0 litre diesel six used in 330d, 530d, 730d, and X5 30d cars across the E46, E60, E90, and E70 years, in more than one power level.
M57D30 and the later TU variants are not identical. The listing names the variant it actually is.
Fitment
A 231 hp unit and a higher-output unit can share the M57 name and differ in the turbo and the injectors. Buy the output the car had.
Gearbox and transfer case on the X5 change the ancillaries. Say which car it is for.
What the workshop checks
Swirl flaps, the turbo, and oil in the intake are the questions workshops ask. The photographs and the inspection notes are the answer for that unit.
How to choose a listing
Open the M57 shop page and filter by the year of the car, then read the unit you are about to 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.
Questions
Does m57 engines include door-to-door delivery?
Yes. Shipping is a flat 299,00 € to the address on the order, from the workshop in Hamburg.
How long is the warranty?
Up to 12 months on eligible internal failure after a correct installation. The warranty page has the full terms.
Are the photographs of the engine being sold?
Yes. Covers and pictures in these guides are workshop photographs of listed engines, not generated pictures.
