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BMW ActiveHybrid 3
F30 / 2015 / Sedan
Global with regional engine variationsCoverage: expanded
Year and trim selector
Choose the exact year and trim to see engine, oil and service details.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | technical-profile | N55B30T0 (petrol turbo inline-6), MGUK (electric motor) | 2998 cc | Direct injection turbocharged petrol engine, electric motor with lithium-ion battery pack |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | N55B30T0 (petrol turbo inline-6), MGUK (electric motor) | BMW Longlife-01 FE synthetic oil | Approx. 6.5 liters service-fill including oil filter change (varies by market) | BMW specified ATF (varies by market, BMW LifeguardFluid) |
Technical specifications
- Engines: N55B30T0 (petrol turbo inline-6), MGUK (electric motor)
- Transmissions: Not applicable (no manual transmission offered), 8-speed ZF automatic transmission with hybrid integration, BMW specified ATF (varies by market, BMW LifeguardFluid)
- Tire sizes: 225/45 R18 front, 255/40 R18 rear (typical, market dependent)
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: BMW Longlife-01 FE synthetic oil
- Transmission fluid: BMW specified ATF (varies by market, BMW LifeguardFluid)
- Coolant: Approx. 6.3 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 braking fluid
Known problems
- Hybrid battery degradation over long term
- Turbocharger wear in petrol engine
- High repair cost for hybrid system components