Are BMW timing chains unreliable?

I'm hoping to get a BMW 1 series in the not too distant future but I keep reading horror timing chain stories. Is there any statistics to say the N43 petrol is stronger than the N47 diesel?

BMW timing chain failure - what should I replace?

The timing chain has snapped on my 2007 BMW 318d, with 127,000 miles on the clock. I'm not in the position to change the car and have been happy with it to date, is there anything you recommend to change...

Timing chain failure on Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI - what are my options?

I bought a used (2011) Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI from a dealer in 2012. Two weeks ago, parked normally on (flat) drive in evening. Following morning, engine died before car could be put into gear and driven....

Why is our Citroen DS3 misfiring?

Our Citroen DS3 has developed a misfire. Any idea why and how we can fix it?

Has my Peugeot 308 got a timing chain problem?

A few days ago a message "Depollution system faulty" appeared on the dashboard screen of my Peugeot 308. The "engine block" warning symbol was also on. As a precaution my local garage did a code check...

Is the Toyota Yaris 1.0 prone to timing chain failure?

I'm looking to buy a 2004 Toyota Yaris with 47,000 miles on the clock. The engine is a 1.0-litre and the car has a full service history; however, your reviews say that timing chain failure is an issue...

BMW F30 (316d) timing chain failure

I bought a BMW 316d one year ago, and so far I have been very satisfied. However, six months ago a metallic "ticking" sound began coming from the engine compartment. The sound has gotten worse since that...

High mileage BMW 1 Series - keep or sell?

I am currently running a 2008 BMW 118d. My mileage is creeping up a lot and the car has now clocked up 100,000 miles. I now have concerns about the longevity of the car as it is making a “chuff, chuff”...

Should the dealer pay for my car's new timing chain?

My local BMW garage has informed me that my 2010 318i Touring with only 29,000 miles on the clock needs a new timing chain and vanos unit. Is this common and should BMW cover the cost, even though the...

Are BMW N47 engines still susceptible to timing chain failure?

I've read all about the dreaded timing chain failure on 320d/520d BMWs with N47 engines manufactured between 2007 and 2011. I wanted to know if models after March 2011 (when they supposedly changed the...