Bmw b48 engine. Coolant started leaking and the engine overheated. Unbeknownst to me caus the bottom of the car is covered. I had a mechanic look at it. Found the leak coming from the "oil filter housing unit". When he removed it it was broken at one of the 6 ports inside with the pieces missing presumably fell into the interior of the engine. Bmw manufactured these units out of a composite material and not aluminum i assume to save costs and weight. This composite material has failed in many of their engines including the mini cooper. When i looked on line googling it i was shocked at how wide spread it was. It's a costly repair about 2000-2500 for parts and labor. This composite material is also used in their failing water pumps all the failing coolant hose connectors and more i believe.
| VIN Pattern | WBA8B9C3*HK****** |
| Drive Type | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| Manufacturer | BMW AG |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 330i |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | 3-series |
| Trim | 330i |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Top Speed (MPH) | 130 |
| Base Price | 38750 |
| Engine HP | 248 |
| Engine KW | 184.934 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 1998 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 121.9 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Wheelbase - Short | 110.6 |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring System | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional |
| Lane Keep System | Optional |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Keyless Ignition | Standard |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Seat Belt Pretensioner | Yes |
| Other Restraint System Info | Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger. |
| Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching | Standard |
| Plant City | MUNICH |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |