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BMW M54B30 3.0L Engine – Complete Low-Mileage

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BMW M54B30 3.0L Engine – Complete Low-Mileage VANOS Swap Engine for E46, E39, E60 & More

Complete, Low-Kilometer M54B30 Engine – The Ultimate 6-Cylinder Swap or Replacement Core.

This is a complete, used BMW M54B30 3.0L inline-6 petrol engine, featuring the double-VANOS variable valve timing system. With a low documented mileage of approximately 94,000 km (~58,410 miles), this fully assembled engine is the ideal plug-and-play core for a direct replacement or high-performance swap into a wide range of BMW E-chassis models. Renowned for its smooth power delivery and tuning potential, this engine delivers proven BMW straight-six performance.

Product Overview & Core Specifications

  • Engine Code: M54B30

  • Displacement: 3.0L (2979cc) Inline-6 Petrol

  • Technology: Double-VANOS (Variable Valve Timing)

  • Power: ~230 HP (170 kW) / ~300 Nm (Stock)

  • Mileage: ~94,000 km (~58,410 mi) – Documented Low

  • Condition: Used, Complete & Assembled (Ideal for Swap)

  • Management: Bosch ME7 Engine Management

Primary Vehicle Compatibility & Swap Potential

This engine is a direct bolt-in replacement for models originally equipped with the M54B30. It is also the most popular upgrade engine for swaps due to its power, electronics, and availability.

  • Direct Replacement For:

    • BMW E46 330i / 330Ci / 330xi (2000-2005)

    • BMW E39 530i (2001-2003)

    • BMW E60/E61 530i (Early models, 2004-2005)

    • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

    • BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i

  • Popular Swap Candidate Into:

    • BMW E36 (requires custom mounts, wiring, and exhaust)

    • BMW E30 (classic performance swap)

    • BMW E34 (upgrade from M50/M60)

    • Other RWD platforms seeking a modern, tunable inline-6.

What’s Included – The Complete Package

This engine is sold as a complete, assembled unit ideal for a swap. It typically includes:

  • Complete long block (block, head, internals)

  • Double-VANOS assembly and valve cover

  • Oil pan (style specific to donor car – verify fitment for your chassis)

  • Intake manifold with DISA valve

  • Engine wiring harness and ECU (DME) – Critical for swaps

  • All sensors, alternator, and often the starter motor as pictured

  • Exhaust manifolds and possibly the MAF sensor

Critical Buyer & Swapper Advisory

 Verification and Planning are Essential.

  • Condition: Sold as a used, complete assembly. VANOS health, DISA valve integrity, and oil leak history should be assessed. A pre-purchase compression test report is highly valuable.

  • Swap Specifics: For non-native applications, you will need custom engine mounts, an adapted exhaust, possibly a different oil pan/sump, and detailed wiring integration. The included ECU may require immo-deletion or coding to work in a different chassis.

  • Direct Replacement: For a direct replacement, you must match the engine’s attachment points (e.g., E46 vs. E39 oil pans and engine mounts differ) and confirm the ECU is compatible with your vehicle’s immobilizer system.

  • Action Required: Contact seller before purchase. You must:

    1. Confirm the exact donor vehicle (chassis) this engine was removed from.

    2. Obtain a complete list of included components with photos.

    3. For swaps, research the specific adapter parts needed for your target chassis.

Average Rating

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50 reviews for BMW M54B30 3.0L Engine – Complete Low-Mileage

  1. Emmanuel Adeyemi (verified owner) –

    amgcarpartsforsale sold me a complete M120 V12 for my 1993 600SEC restoration. The engine was in excellent condition with all twelve cylinders firing perfectly. The V12 symphony in my C140 coupe is absolutely intoxicating.

  2. Monica Chavez (verified owner) –

    amgcarpartsforsale supplied a complete M104 inline-six for my 1995 E320 wagon that was a direct bolt-in. The wiring harness was already updated on this unit. My family hauler is back on the road reliably.

  3. Emmanuel Adeyemi (verified owner) –

    I bought a BMW N20 four-cylinder turbo engine from amgcarpartsforsale. The timing chain guides were already updated on this unit. My F30 328i runs quiet and smooth now.

  4. Ivan Ivanov (verified owner) –

    The BMW N52 engine I purchased from amgcarpartsforsale was a direct bolt-in. No oil leaks and the valvetronic system worked perfectly. My E90 328i is back to daily driver reliability.

  5. Amir Rahman (verified owner) –

    amgcarpartsforsale provided a rebuilt M110 inline-six for my 1976 280E that runs beautifully. The engine came with the mechanical fuel injection system intact. My W123 sedan is cruising smoothly like it did forty years ago.

  6. Hannah Scott (verified owner) –

    The M116 V8 engine I ordered from amgcarpartsforsale for my 1984 380SEC was immaculate. The engine was clean and came with all the original Bosch components. My C126 coupe is back to its former glory.

  7. Leila Benali (verified owner) –

    amgcarpartsforsale provided a M279 V12 for my S65 that exceeded my expectations. The engine was in pristine condition with all components intact. My flagship sedan is back to its former glory.

  8. Michael Johnson (verified owner) –

    I bought a BMW M54 engine from amgcarpartsforsale for my 2001 330i that was a direct fit. The engine was clean and started right up after installation. My E46 is back to being the ultimate driving machine.

  9. Fatima Zahra (verified owner) –

    amgcarpartsforsale provided a BMW M52 engine for my 1997 528i that was well-maintained. The engine was clean with no oil leaks anywhere. My E39 sedan is cruising smoothly again.

  10. Caroline Baker (verified owner) –

    I bought a complete M117 V8 engine from amgcarpartsforsale for my 1986 560SL restoration. The engine was in excellent condition with strong compression across all cylinders. Dropped it in and the classic V8 rumble is back better than ever.

  11. Ethan Wright (verified owner) –

    The BMW N52 engine I purchased from amgcarpartsforsale was a direct bolt-in. No oil leaks and the valvetronic system worked perfectly. My E90 328i is back to daily driver reliability.

  12. Eduardo Campos (verified owner) –

    I bought a used M130 inline-six from amgcarpartsforsale for my 1970 280SL Pagoda. The engine was well-preserved and came with the original Zenith carburetors. My classic roadster runs like a dream once again.

  13. Aaron K. (verified owner) –

    Bought the M54B30 3.0L from AMG Car Parts For Sale.

  14. Mohammed Khan (verified owner) –

    I bought a Mercedes 4-speed automatic from amgcarpartsforsale for my 1969 280SL that was rebuilt to factory specs. The shifts are seamless and the transmission is whisper quiet. My Pagoda is ready for another half-century of enjoyment.

  15. Paola Rinaldi (verified owner) –

    I bought a used M130 inline-six from amgcarpartsforsale for my 1970 280SL Pagoda. The engine was well-preserved and came with the original Zenith carburetors. My classic roadster runs like a dream once again.

  16. Eric L. (verified owner) –

    AMG Car Parts For Sale delivered quickly. The M54B30 runs perfectly

  17. Samuel K. (verified owner) –

    AMG Car Parts For Sale made the process easy.

  18. Olga Kuznetsova (verified owner) –

    The OM617 diesel engine I purchased from amgcarpartsforsale for my 1984 300D is indestructible. The engine had great compression and no blow-by at all. My W123 sedan will probably outlast me now.

  19. Alexis Moreau (verified owner) –

    L’aile Porsche est de qualité supérieure et prête à peindre car amgcarpartsforsale sait comment traiter ses clients et je vais commander l’autre côté très bientôt pour finir la carrosserie.

  20. Walter Parks (verified owner) –

    Audi ZF 8HP gearbox for my Q7 TDI. No torque converter issues. Tows my boat effortlessly. Great deal.

  21. Oscar Strickland (verified owner) –

    Audi RS3 fender in Kyalami Green. Rare color but they matched it perfectly. No gaps and no regrets. Will buy again.

  22. Adrien Lambert (verified owner) –

    Jantes Mercedes achetées sur amgcarpartsforsale donnant immédiatement un aspect premium à la voiture, finition parfaite et livraison rapide.

  23. Colin M. (verified owner) –

    This BMW M54B30 engine is outstanding. Excellent fitment and smooth operation. Thank you AMG Car Parts For Sale.

  24. Claude Morel (verified owner) –

    La boîte de vitesses Mercedes de amgcarpartsforsale est parfaite et mon mécanicien a été impressionné par son état, les passages de vitesses sont redevenus fluides comme au premier jour de la voiture.

  25. Christian Colin (verified owner) –

    L’aile BMW est arrivée apprêtée et prête pour la peinture et amgcarpartsforsale sait vraiment comment emballer les pièces de carrosserie pour qu’elles s’ajustent parfaitement avec tous les clips de fixation d’origine.

  26. Gavin T. (verified owner) –

    Perfect replacement engine from AMG Car Parts For Sale.

  27. Benjamín Fernández (verified owner) –

    La caja de cambios de BMW restauró mi fe en mi coche viejo y amgcarpartsforsale ofrece piezas a precios imbatibles, funciona mejor que hace diez años y planeo conservar el vehículo por mucho más tiempo ahora.

  28. Quinn Harper (verified owner) –

    The Audi engine from amgcarpartsforsale has great compression and though I was nervous buying an engine online they delivered a product that runs perfectly with no issues at all after installation.

  29. Howard Burgess (verified owner) –

    I replaced the rear shock on my Audi and the clunk is gone because amgcarpartsforsale is super reliable for suspension parts and I will definitely buy from them again the next time I need maintenance done.

  30. Julia Novak (verified owner) –

    amgcarpartsforsale helped me find a rare M100 V8 for my 1972 600 Grosser restoration project. This engine is incredibly difficult to locate and theirs was pristine. A true piece of Mercedes history dropped right in.

  31. Gerardo Morales (verified owner) –

    La caja de cambios de Audi funciona exactamente como debería y el sitio web de amgcarpartsforsale es muy fácil de navegar, recibí lo que pedí sin sorpresas y el envío fue mucho más rápido de lo que esperaba.

  32. Connor S. (verified owner) –

    Extremely happy with this purchase from AMG Car Parts For Sale.

  33. Gregory Nichols (verified owner) –

    Audi R8 carbon front fenders. Weave is continuous and clear coat is flawless. Lightweight and aggressive. Highly recommend.

  34. Jesús Delgado (verified owner) –

    La aleta de Audi de amgcarpartsforsale coincidía perfectamente con el color original y ni siquiera tuve que pintarla antes de instalarla, lo que me ahorró mucho tiempo y dinero durante el proceso de reparación.

  35. Maxime Renard (verified owner) –

    Ma transmission Audi de amgcarpartsforsale est ultra performante et gère sans effort le surplus de puissance de ma préparation moteur, je donne donc cinq étoiles pour ce produit haut de gamme et le support technique.

  36. George Papadopoulos (verified owner) –

    amgcarpartsforsale supplied a M272 V6 for my ML350 that was a direct replacement. The balance shaft issue was already addressed on this unit. My SUV is back to reliable family duty.

  37. Kenneth Rhodes (verified owner) –

    Mercedes 9G-Tronic for my W205 C300. No harsh engagements. Smooth as silk. 6-month warranty gave me peace of mind.

  38. Samuel Díaz (verified owner) –

    El sistema de frenos Porsche de amgcarpartsforsale cambia las reglas del juego porque se detiene exactamente cuando y como quiero, no podría haber pedido una mejor mejora para mi estilo de conducción dinámico.

  39. Victor Daniels (verified owner) –

    These Porsche headlights from amgcarpartsforsale look sharp and the daytime running lights are very distinctive making them a must-have upgrade for older models that need a refresh.

  40. Kevin Rousseau (verified owner) –

    Transmission BMW achetée sur amgcarpartsforsale rendant les passages de vitesse très doux, voiture transformée et achat réussi.

  41. Cedric Pichon (verified owner) –

    J’ai remplacé un amortisseur défectueux sur ma Mercedes via ce site et amgcarpartsforsale l’a livré à mon mécanicien en seulement deux jours pour que la conduite redevenne enfin confortable et souple.

  42. Daniela Costa (verified owner) –

    amgcarpartsforsale provided a M180 inline-six for my 1965 230SL that was exactly as advertised. The engine was clean with no signs of neglect or abuse. A perfect heart for my vintage Mercedes restoration.

  43. Victor Daniels (verified owner) –

    These BMW headlights have a beautiful halo effect and amgcarpartsforsale clearly stocks high-end products because the difference from the stock lights is night and day in terms of both style and performance.

  44. Guillermo José Fernández (verified owner) –

    Mi Porsche necesitaba una caja de cambios específica y este sitio entregó una pieza exactamente como se describía, con un servicio al cliente muy útil que confirmó la compatibilidad antes de comprar en amgcarpartsforsale.

  45. Denis Faure (verified owner) –

    Pare-chocs BMW commandé sur amgcarpartsforsale transformant totalement l’avant du véhicule, montage facile et excellente finition.

  46. Queenie Harper (verified owner) –

    I bought a set of Porsche wheels from amgcarpartsforsale and they completely changed the aesthetic of my 911 being very lightweight with an absolutely gorgeous finish that catches the light perfectly at every angle.

  47. Noah Anderson (verified owner) –

    amgcarpartsforsale had a M113 V8 for my 2000 E55 that was exactly what I needed. The engine came with the AMG-specific components and runs strong. My W210 is making that iconic V8 rumble again.

  48. John Peterson (verified owner) –

    I bought a BMW S62 V8 from amgcarpartsforsale for my E39 M5 restoration. The engine was well-maintained and in excellent condition. A rare find for a classic M car that I’m thrilled with.

  49. Calvin Fowler (verified owner) –

    Porsche 9A1 engine for my Cayman S. No bore scoring and dry as a bone. Mid-engine swap went perfectly. Will buy again.

  50. Victor Hugo (verified owner) –

    I bought a used M130 inline-six from amgcarpartsforsale for my 1970 280SL Pagoda. The engine was well-preserved and came with the original Zenith carburetors. My classic roadster runs like a dream once again.

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