E90 / E91 · 2010–2012

BMW 325d E90 / E91 · 204 PS · N57 D30A (2010–2012)

The 150 kW (204 PS) 325d uses the N57 D30A. This page covers 2010–2012. 2,993 cc N57 diesel six-cylinder. The 245 PS 330d arrives with the facelift, followed by the 204 PS 325d in 2010. BMW lists 7.2 l for an oil change, versus 7.5 l for the earlier M57.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Diesel
Power
204 PS / 150 kW
Displacement
2 993 cm³
Torque
430 Nm
Cylinders
6
Engine code
N57 D30A
Period covered
2010–2012
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 6 speeds
  • Automatic · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

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Identity and distinguishing features

The 150 kW (204 PS) 325d uses the N57 D30A. This page covers 2010–2012. 2,993 cc N57 diesel six-cylinder. The 245 PS 330d arrives with the facelift, followed by the 204 PS 325d in 2010. BMW lists 7.2 l for an oil change, versus 7.5 l for the earlier M57. Shared page for E90 Saloon and E91 Touring with matching engine and output. The Saloon ends in 2011, the Touring in 2012. This page combines their year ranges; launch months may differ.

Source : [10] [16] [12] [13] [8] [7] [11]

Engine oil

Documented oil-change quantity: 7.2 l. Check the level after filling; this is not a top-up quantity. BMW requires Longlife-04 for diesels with a particulate filter to limit ash accumulation.

Source : [5] [10]

CBS intervals and service scope

Oil service depends on fuel used, with a 24-month limit. Starting value: 30 000 km. The initial mileage is a forecast, not a guaranteed interval. Front and rear pads have separate wear-based counters. Brake fluid: 24 months. Vehicle check: 60 000 km or 48 months in the European CBS bulletin. From March 2007 production: oil and filter, cabin microfilter and handbrake check at each oil service; air and fuel filters at every third oil service. Shorten these intervals for dusty conditions or poor diesel quality.

Source : [1] [3] [4] [17] [6]

Documented faults and recalls

The ADAC 3 Series recall list includes the positive battery cable connection (May 2019), a blower regulator that can overheat (February 2021) and Takata driver airbags (including May 2026). Campaign ranges span several models: have the VIN and completed work checked; the 325d badge alone does not establish eligibility.

Source : [14]

Prepare the service

Bring the VIN, build month, 150 kW rating and N57 D30A code. Record CBS deadlines and previous oil services; bring the key used on the last trip, which stores service data. Have the actual work entered in the service booklet and the oil specification recorded on the invoice.

Source : [15] [10] [12]

Maintenance and records

Engine oil

CBS · 24 months

24 months

Variable deadline calculated from use; change oil within 24 months at the latest. See the engine page for the applicable starting value.

Source [4]

Vehicle check

60000 km / 48 months

60 000 km

48 months

Vehicle check is separate from oil service; use whichever limit comes first, distance or time.

Source [4]

Brake fluid

24 months

24 months

Replace the fluid and reset only this CBS service after the work.

Source [4]

Questions about this version (5)

Which engine does this 204 PS 325d use?

The 150 kW (204 PS) 325d uses the N57 D30A. This page covers 2010–2012.

Source : [10] [12]

How much oil for this 325d with the N57 D30A?

Documented oil-change quantity: 7.2 l. Check the level after filling; this is not a top-up quantity. BMW requires Longlife-04 for diesels with a particulate filter to limit ash accumulation.

Source : [5] [10]

What should be replaced with the oil on this 325d?

From March 2007 production: oil and filter, cabin microfilter and handbrake check at each oil service; air and fuel filters at every third oil service. Shorten these intervals for dusty conditions or poor diesel quality.

Source : [1] [3] [4] [17] [6]

What technical detail distinguishes this 325d N57 D30A?

2,993 cc N57 diesel six-cylinder. The 245 PS 330d arrives with the facelift, followed by the 204 PS 325d in 2010. BMW lists 7.2 l for an oil change, versus 7.5 l for the earlier M57.

Source : [10] [16] [12] [13] [8] [7] [11]

Does this 325d page also cover the Touring?

Shared page for E90 Saloon and E91 Touring with matching engine and output. The Saloon ends in 2011, the Touring in 2012. This page combines their year ranges; launch months may differ.

Source : [10] [16] [12] [13] [8] [7] [11]

Documentary sources

  1. [1] BMW AG TIS — CBS E87, bulletin 00 01 04 (070)

    BMW AG (TIS, copie archivée) · EN · Worldwide · Archive · p. 1 · update 11/2006 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  2. [2] BMW AG TIS — calcul huile, microfiltre et freins

    BMW AG (TIS, copie archivée) · EN · Worldwide · Archive · p. 3 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  3. [3] BMW AG TIS — CBS, valeurs de départ EURO

    BMW AG (TIS, copie archivée) · EN · Europe · Archive · p. 4 · starting values, not fixed mileage intervals · Accessed 08/10/2026

  4. [4] BMW TIS — CBS: spark plugs, vehicle check, brake fluid

    BMW AG — TIS (archive) · EN · Europe · SBT CBS · p. 5 · EURO · update 11/2006 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  5. [5] BMW TIS — BMW Quality Longlife-04

    BMW AG — TIS (archive) · EN · Europe · SI 11 03 04 (156) · revision 09/2005 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  6. [6] BMW TIS — Oil service, diesel from 03/2007

    BMW AG — TIS (archive) · EN · Europe · RA 00 00 610 · from 03/2007 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  7. [7] BMW — 3 Series launch technical specifications, 2005

    BMW AG · EN · Europe · Section 10: 320i, 325i, 330i, 320d; engine oil and engine data · Accessed 08/10/2026

  8. [8] BMW — The new BMW 3 Series, July 2008

    BMW AG · EN · Europe · BMW AG European press kit; pp. 53–72: Saloon and Touring; oil change quantities · Accessed 08/10/2026

  9. [9] BMW Group Annual Report 2006 — consumption and emissions

    BMW AG · EN · Europe · Consumption and emissions: 3 Series Sedan and Touring; displacement, kW, M6/A6 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  10. [10] BMW — 3 Series Saloon 09/2010: 325d, 330d, 335d

    BMW AG · EN · Europe · Power Unit, Engine oil (footnote 1: Oil change), transmission · Accessed 08/10/2026

  11. [11] BMW — Model Range in Spring 2010

    BMW AG · EN · Europe · pp. 2–3: 316d Touring; 335i VALVETRONIC; 325d and 320d upgrades · Accessed 08/10/2026

  12. [12] MANN-FILTER — Passenger car catalogue 2020/21

    MANN+HUMMEL · DE · Europe · Printed pp. 35–37: E90/E91 engine codes. Applicability dates may group E92/E93 and export markets. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  13. [13] ADAC — BMW 3er-Reihe (2005–2013) Diesel, Gebrauchtwageninfo

    ADAC · DE · Europe · Modellgeschichte: launch, autumn 2007, LCI 09/2008, 2010 updates, E90 11/2011 and E91 09/2012 end · Accessed 08/10/2026

  14. [14] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 3er-Reihe, Rückrufe & Mängel

    ADAC · DE · Europe · Shared series recall table on 335i Coupé page: affected E90/E91 explicitly listed; verify VIN and engine applicability · Accessed 08/10/2026

  15. [15] BMW — Betriebsanleitung E90, 03/2005

    BMW AG (manuel archivé) · DE · Europe · Printed pp. 180–182 and 185 (viewer 181–183, 186): oil level, approvals, CBS, key and service booklet · Accessed 08/10/2026

  16. [16] BMW TIS — E90/E91 model and engine index

    BMW AG (TIS, archive) · EN · Europe · 3 Series E90 and E91: N46, N52, N53, N54, M47T2, M57T2 and N47 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  17. [17] BMW TIS — Engine oil service up to 02/2007

    BMW AG (TIS, archive) · EN · Europe · RA 00 00 610; service scope before 03/2007 · Accessed 08/10/2026

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