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Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–1h30 ~50–150£
Estimated time 0h30–1h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–150£
Difficulty Very easy
Renew both air filters 1h30
Renew the air filter 1h00

What is the role of the BMW 2-Series air filter?

All the oxygen the engine needs passes through the air filter. Dust is abrasive and can cause premature engine wear. A clogged filter also causes increased fuel consumption and reduced performance.

When should you change the BMW 2-Series air filter?

Generally replace every 20,000–40,000 km or every 1–2 years. In dusty environments or for frequent off-road use, replace more frequently.

Is it difficult to change the BMW 2-Series air filter?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. The air filter is normally very accessible. The whole operation takes 5–10 minutes and requires no tools in most cases.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
2-Series 2014-2021 2014-2021 218d Diesel (B47D20A), 218d Diesel (N47D20C), 218i Petrol (B38B15A), 218i Petrol (B48B20A), 220d Diesel (N47D20C), 220d M Performance Diesel (N47D20C), 220d, -xDrive Diesel (B47D20A), 220d, -xDrive Diesel (B47D20A), 220d, -xDrive M Performance Diesel (B47D20A), 220i Petrol (B48B… Diesel, Petrol
2-Series 2022-2025 2022-2025 218i Petrol (B48B20A), 220d, -mhev 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B47D20B), 220i Petrol (B48B20A), 230i Petrol (B48B20B), M240i, -xDrive Petrol (B58B30B) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol