BMW F11 LCI F22 F30 F31 F32 F33 N20 Complete Engine N20B20B New Timing WARRANTY

Warranty and technical condition of the part

The engine is sold with a 90-day warranty.

The warranty covers the engine itself; engine accessories are covered by a 30-day warranty.

The power unit was tested before removal and is in full working order.

Listing details

The offer applies to a complete engine.

The engine comes from a right-hand drive (RHD) vehicle. The wiring harness is not compatible with left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles and requires replacement or modification.

BMW F11 LCI F22 F30 F31 F32 F33 N20 Complete Engine N20B20B New Timing WARRANTY is a complete powertrain unit from the N20 family, designed for modern BMW models with a petrol engine. The unit belongs to the popular Engines category and serves as an attractive base for both repairs and powertrain upgrades in F-series cars.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2420319-3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2420319
• Substitutable numbers: 11002420319, 2420319, 11002288238, 11002344133, 2288238, 2344133, 11002420320, 2420320, 11002288239, 11002344134, 2288239, 2344134, 11002420317, 2420317, 11002288236, 2288236, 11002338503, 2338503, 11002328912, 2328912
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Category: Engines
• Mileage: 39 000

Technical characteristics of the N20B20B unit

The presented engine belongs to the four-cylinder N20 family, widely used in mid-size and premium BMW models. The design, based on petrol power, ensures dynamic performance, good flexibility, and high refinement in typical RPM ranges. The four-cylinder inline layout provides a favorable compromise between performance, unit weight, and fuel consumption.

The engine is complete, which in practice means it is a ready-to-install assembly for further vehicle mounting work, without the need to source basic components elsewhere. An additional advantage is the new timing chain, which significantly increases operational safety and reduces the risk of costly failures in the synchronization of the crankshaft and camshafts.

Intended for BMW F-series models

The N20B20B engine was designed to work with the BMW F-series platform, including F11 LCI, F22, F30, F31, F32, and F33 bodies. As a result, it is a suitable solution for replacing the powertrain in vehicles of this generation that were factory-equipped with the N20 engine. Such structural compatibility facilitates integration with the existing electrical system, cooling system, and vehicle accessories.

The N20 family unit is a popular choice for both users expecting comfortable daily driving and drivers preferring a more dynamic driving style. The four-cylinder architecture and modern design solutions allow for efficient acceleration while maintaining reasonable fuel consumption in the combined cycle.

Condition, mileage, and operational potential

The engine comes from the secondary market, which allows for the optimization of repair or vehicle upgrade costs compared to a brand-new unit. The declared mileage is low for this class of component, which translates into favorable potential for further operation with proper maintenance. The use of a new timing chain further increases the safety margin and reduces the need for immediate intervention in this critical area.

In practice, this means the engine can be used both as a replacement for a damaged unit in a daily-driven car and as a base for projects requiring a proven, complete powertrain – for example, when building a demo car or a vehicle after mechanical modifications.

Application in repairs, swaps, and modifications

The complete N20B20B engine will work well in several typical scenarios:

• replacing a damaged unit in a stock BMW F-series,
• engine swap within the same design family,
• car upgrade project using a newer generation petrol unit,
• building a car for special applications where a compact, four-cylinder petrol engine is required.

Thanks to the completeness of the assembly and the new timing chain, you can reduce vehicle downtime in the workshop and focus on proper installation and accessory configuration. This solution is particularly beneficial for professional service centers and workshops specializing in the BMW brand that expect a predictable scope of work when replacing a powertrain.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as blocks, cylinder heads, or complete powertrains, check the available parts in the BMW Engines category.

Technical support and additional information

When choosing a used BMW engine, it is worth knowing the typical weak points of individual engine generations and the structural differences between series. The material describing critical areas of operation, available in the article Troublesome BMW E90 engines: check what can ruin your budget!, may be helpful, as it allows for a better understanding of the specifics of BMW units and a conscious approach to further maintenance.

If you are considering using this engine in a project focused on improving performance while keeping costs reasonable, it is also worth reading the guide Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which discusses the practical aspects of modifications using components from the secondary market.