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Engine B48A20A MINI BMW F55 2 Series F45 F56 F46 F57 CLUBMAN F54 X1 F48 COUNTRYMAN F60 X3 G01 F97 X2 F39 1 F40 F44 Cooper S JCW 220i ALL4 xDrive 20i sDrive 30e PluginHybrid 120i 178hp 192hp 163hp 211

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Available B48 A20 A engines

Discover our diverse range of engines – perfectly tailored to your individual needs. Whether you're looking for affordable replacement engines, complete engines, or professional engine overhauls: with us, you're guaranteed to find the right solution for your vehicle.


The listed prices vary depending on the mileage and current stock levels/capacities. You will receive a binding price with a customized offer upon request.

Our used B48 A20 A engine without attachments includes the following scope of delivery:

  • Tested short block (engine block with oil pump, crankshaft, bearings, connecting rods, pistons)

  • Cylinder head including camshaft and valves

  • Oil pan & valve cover (used as transport protection, may need to be reused from the old part)

  • Testing procedures: Leak-down test, cylinder inspection with endoscope camera, inspection of oil pan and valve cover, visual check of crankshaft & camshafts, examination of residues in oil pump and oil pan

The timing chain/belt must be replaced before installation.
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Our complete used B48 A20 A engine with attachments includes the following scope of delivery:

  • Tested engine (engine block + cylinder head)

  • Untested attachments such as starter, injectors, injection system, turbocharger, ignition coils, intake manifold, and much more

  • Oil pan & valve cover used as transport protection (may need to be reused from the old part)

  • Testing procedures: Leak-down test, cylinder inspection with endoscope camera, inspection of oil pan and valve cover, examination of residues in oil pump and oil pan

Attachments are included free of charge, but without any warranty.
The timing chain/belt must always be replaced before installation.
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Our overhauled B48 A20 A engine without attachments has been fully reconditioned to 0 km and includes:

  • Fully overhauled engine block with cylinder head

  • New parts: valves, valve stem seals, piston rings, main/connecting rod bearings, oil pump, internal timing chain/belt

  • Processing & testing procedures: camshaft and crankshaft are measured, polished, crack-tested, and ultrasonically cleaned; cylinder head is measured, resurfaced, and ultrasonically cleaned; block is honed, ground, and measured; pistons are inspected, cleaned, and undergo UV crack testing

A durable engine in like-new condition – ideal for the highest demands.
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With our customer engine overhaul service, we recondition your defective B48 A20 A engine:

  • Collection of your engine (without attachments)

  • Professional overhaul to 0 km with high-quality new parts (e.g., Kolbenschmidt, FEBI, FAI)

  • New parts: valves, piston rings, oil pump, bearings, internal timing chain/belt

  • Processing & testing procedures: camshaft and crankshaft are measured, polished, crack-tested, and ultrasonically cleaned; cylinder head is measured, resurfaced, and ultrasonically cleaned; block is honed, ground, and measured; pistons are inspected, cleaned, and undergo UV crack testing

After approximately 10–12 business days, you will receive your reconditioned engine back.
Request the availability of the overhaul service now—free and without obligation.

Check compatibility and availability of engine B48 A20 A

Kindly complete the “request for quote” form. We will confirm whether the engine B48 A20 A matches your vehicle and provide you with detailed proposals for all the available options, whether you’re looking for a used engine, a reconditioned one, or prefer it bare or complete. Following this, you may proceed to place your order directly.
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" I'll assess the availability and verify the compatibility of the engine B48 A20 A using your vehicle's VIN before sending a detailed quote to your email.

Each engine is subject to another rigorous quality check prior to dispatch to ensure only those in prime condition are shipped from our warehouse.

Our exclusive partnership with the DB-Schenker delivery service enables us to offer engines at unbeatable prices and ensure the quickest possible delivery times. "

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" I'll assess the availability and verify the compatibility of the engine B48 A20 A using your vehicle's VIN before sending a detailed quote to your email.

Each engine is subject to another rigorous quality check prior to dispatch to ensure only those in prime condition are shipped from our warehouse.

Our exclusive partnership with the DB-Schenker delivery service enables us to offer engines at unbeatable prices and ensure the quickest possible delivery times. "

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Engine description:

  • Engine code: B48 A20 A, B48A20A
  • Engine condition: Rebuilt, Remanufactured or Used engine
  • Contents of delivery Bare engine (without attached parts) or a complete engine (depending on your choice)
  • Mileage: 0km (overhauled) or up to max 130,000km (details in the PDF offer)

Your benefits:

  • Security: 12 months warranty
  • Reliability: Engine specialist and wholesaler since 1993
  • Superior Quality: All engines are rigorously tested

Compatible vehicles with engine B48 A20 A:

  • Makes: BMW, MINI
  • Models: 1 Series F40, 2 Series F44, 2 Series F45, 2 Series F46, MINI CLUBMAN F54, MINI COUNTRYMAN F60, MINI F55, MINI F56, MINI F57, X1 F48, X2 F39, X3 G01 F97
  • Motorization: 120i 178hp 131kW, 220i 163hp 120kW, 220i 178hp 131kW, 220i 192hp 141kW, 220i xDrive 178hp 131kW, Cooper S 163hp 120kW, Cooper S 178hp 131kW, Cooper S 192hp 141kW, Cooper S ALL4 163hp 120kW, Cooper S ALL4 178hp 131kW, Cooper S ALL4 192hp 141kW, Cooper S JCW 211hp 155kW, Cooper S JCW ALL4 211hp 155kW, sDrive 20i 178hp 131kW, sDrive 20i 192hp 141kW, xDrive 20i 178hp 131kW, xDrive 20i 192hp 141kW, xDrive 30e PluginHybrid 272hp 200kW
Detailed list of compatible vehicles

B48 A20 A Engine Technical Specifications & Compatibility.

Additional information

Engine Code

B48 A20 A, B48A20A
Make

BMW, MINI
Model

1 F40, 2 F44, 2 F45, 2 F46, MINI CLUBMAN F54, MINI COUNTRYMAN F60, MINI F55, MINI F56, MINI F57, X1 F48, X2 F39, X3 G01 F97
Motorization

120i, 220i, 220i xDrive, Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, Cooper S JCW, Cooper S JCW ALL4, sDrive 20i, xDrive 20i, xDrive 30e PluginHybrid
Power (hp)

192hp, 163hp, 178hp, 211hp, 272hp
Power (kW)

141kW, 120kW, 131kW, 155kW, 200kW
Fuel

Petrol
Number of Cylinders

4
Engine Capacity (ccm)

1998
Compression

11
Bore (mm)

82
Stroke (mm)

94.6
Number of Bearings

5
Number of Valves

16
Engine Charging

Exhaust Turbocharger, Turbo/Intercooler
Combustion

Petrol Engine
Fuel Mixture

Direct Injection
Engine Type

Straight
Cylinder Type

DOHC
Engine Management

Chain
Price Used Engine (€)

3289

About Us

  • Our firm, with its headquarters in Mittenwalde, Germany, has been a prominent distributor of used and reconditioned engines since 1993
  • As of June 2022, we've sold over 36,000 engines and transmissions, making us one of the world’s leading engine suppliers.
  • A significant portion of our sales are to intermediaries and automotive workshops, a testament to our competitive prices and dependable service.

Robust and durable B48 A20 A engine for BMW, MINI

  • Our used engines come from second-hand/accident-damaged vehicles (insurance). These are not repaired or makeshift engines.
  • That's why our engines are notably long-lasting and sturdy.

Thoroughly tested BMW, MINI B48 A20 A engine

  • The B48 A20 A, B48A20A engine undergoes a thorough inspection before sale:
  • Compression test (leakdown)
  • Endoscopic inspection, oil pan, cylinders,
  • Valve cover, crankshaft, camshaft, oil pump, etc., are all checked.
  • Detailed control procedures are available in the PDF offer.

Our service for the B48 A20 A engine

  • Depending on availability, we offer various B48 A20 A, B48A20A engines for your BMW, MINI:
  • A tested used bare engine without ancillary parts
  • A reconditioned engine reset to 0km
  • A complete engine with ancillary parts
  • Customer's engine reconditioning
  • Engine installation/mounting (This is no longer offered due to capacity reasons)

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Information about the BMW, MINI replacement engine B48 A20 A:

The B48 A20 A, B48A20A engine is used by the manufacturer BMW, MINI in the following models: 1 Series F40, 2 Series F44, 2 Series F45, 2 Series F46, MINI CLUBMAN F54, MINI COUNTRYMAN F60, MINI F55, MINI F56, MINI F57, X1 F48, X2 F39, X3 G01 F97.

Engine type and performance:

Depending on the engine control unit, the Petrol engine B48 A20 A has an output of 192hp, 163hp, 178hp, 211hp, 272hp, which is equivalent to 141kW, 120kW, 131kW, 155kW, 200kW.

The 4-cylinder Exhaust Turbocharger engine is Water-cooled and produces a torque of Nm with a displacement of 1998ccm.

The 120i, 220i, 220i xDrive, Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, Cooper S JCW, Cooper S JCW ALL4, sDrive 20i, xDrive 20i, xDrive 30e PluginHybrid B48 A20 A engine features 16 valves, 5 bearings, and achieves a compression ratio of 11 with a stroke of 94.6 mm and a bore of 82 mm.

It is a DOHC Petrol Engine Straight engine with Direct Injection, powered by a Chain.

Detailed list of compatible vehicles for the engine B48 A20 A:

Make Model Motorization
BMW1 (F40) [from 2019/07]120 i [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/11]
BMW1 (F40) [from 2019/07]120 i [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2021/03]
BMW2 Active Tourer (F45) [from 2013/11]220 i Flex [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2017/01]
BMW2 Active Tourer (F45) [from 2013/11]220 i [163 hp, 120 kW, 1998 cc, from 2014/03]
BMW2 Active Tourer (F45) [from 2013/11]220 i [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/11]
BMW2 Active Tourer (F45) [from 2013/11]220 i [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2014/03]
BMW2 Gran Coupe (F44) [from 2019/11]220 i xDrive [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2021/03]
BMW2 Gran Coupe (F44) [from 2019/11]220 i [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/11]
BMW2 Gran Coupe (F44) [from 2019/11]220 i [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/07]
BMW2 Gran Coupe (F44) [from 2019/11]225 i [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2023/02]
BMW2 Gran Tourer (F46) [from 2014/07]220 i [163 hp, 120 kW, 1998 cc, from 2015/03]
BMW2 Gran Tourer (F46) [from 2014/07]220 i [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/11]
BMW2 Gran Tourer (F46) [from 2014/07]220 i [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2015/03]
BMWX1 (F48) [from 2014/11]sDrive 20 i ActiveFlex [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2015/07]
BMWX1 (F48) [from 2014/11]sDrive 20 i [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/11]
BMWX1 (F48) [from 2014/11]sDrive 20 i [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2015/07]
BMWX1 (F48) [from 2014/11]xDrive 20 i [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/11]
BMWX1 (F48) [from 2014/11]xDrive 20 i [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2015/07]
BMWX1 Van (F48) [from 2015/07]sDrive 20 i [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2017/07]
BMWX2 (F39) [from 2017/11]sDrive 20 i [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/11]
BMWX2 (F39) [from 2017/11]sDrive 20 i [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2017/11]
BMWX2 (F39) [from 2017/11]xDrive 20 i [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/11]
BMWX2 (F39) [from 2017/11]xDrive 20 i [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2018/03 to 2020/10]
BMWX3 (G01, F97) [from 2017/07]xDrive 30 e Plug-in-Hybrid [272 hp, 200 kW, 1998 cc, from 2023/01]
MINIMINI (F55) [from 2013/09]Cooper S JCW [211 hp, 155 kW, 1998 cc, from 2013/09]
MINIMINI (F55) [from 2013/09]Cooper S [163 hp, 120 kW, 1998 cc, from 2013/09]
MINIMINI (F55) [from 2013/09]Cooper S [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/11]
MINIMINI (F55) [from 2013/09]Cooper S [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2013/09]
MINIMINI (F56) [from 2013/12]Cooper S JCW [211 hp, 155 kW, 1998 cc, from 2013/12]
MINIMINI (F56) [from 2013/12]Cooper S [163 hp, 120 kW, 1998 cc, from 2014/11]
MINIMINI (F56) [from 2013/12]Cooper S [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/11]
MINIMINI (F56) [from 2013/12]Cooper S [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2013/12]
MINIMINI CLUBMAN (F54) [from 2014/11]Cooper S ALL4 [163 hp, 120 kW, 1998 cc, from 2015/04]
MINIMINI CLUBMAN (F54) [from 2014/11]Cooper S ALL4 [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2015/04]
MINIMINI CLUBMAN (F54) [from 2014/11]Cooper S JCW ALL4 [211 hp, 155 kW, 1998 cc, from 2014/11]
MINIMINI CLUBMAN (F54) [from 2014/11]Cooper S JCW [211 hp, 155 kW, 1998 cc, from 2014/11 to 2018/06]
MINIMINI CLUBMAN (F54) [from 2014/11]Cooper S [163 hp, 120 kW, 1998 cc, from 2014/11]
MINIMINI CLUBMAN (F54) [from 2014/11]Cooper S [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2014/11]
MINIMINI Convertible (F57) [from 2014/11]Cooper S JCW [211 hp, 155 kW, 1998 cc, from 2014/11]
MINIMINI Convertible (F57) [from 2014/11]Cooper S [163 hp, 120 kW, 1998 cc, from 2014/11]
MINIMINI Convertible (F57) [from 2014/11]Cooper S [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/11]
MINIMINI Convertible (F57) [from 2014/11]Cooper S [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2014/11]
MINIMINI COUNTRYMAN (F60) [from 2016/10]Cooper S ALL4 [163 hp, 120 kW, 1998 cc, from 2016/10]
MINIMINI COUNTRYMAN (F60) [from 2016/10]Cooper S ALL4 [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/07]
MINIMINI COUNTRYMAN (F60) [from 2016/10]Cooper S ALL4 [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2016/10]
MINIMINI COUNTRYMAN (F60) [from 2016/10]Cooper S [163 hp, 120 kW, 1998 cc, from 2016/10]
MINIMINI COUNTRYMAN (F60) [from 2016/10]Cooper S [178 hp, 131 kW, 1998 cc, from 2020/07]
MINIMINI COUNTRYMAN (F60) [from 2016/10]Cooper S [192 hp, 141 kW, 1998 cc, from 2016/10]

FAQ:

The quickest way is to fill out the “request for quote” form. Please provide the engine code B48 A20 A and your VIN number so we can accurately identify the engine that is compatible with your vehicle. You will swiftly receive a detailed offer in PDF format via email. If everything matches, you can then proceed with the order.

It depends on the inventory. We sell B48 A20 A engines either complete or bare. The complete engines come with spare parts included.

The engine is compatible with the following make and models:
BMW, MINI | 1 Series F40, 2 Series F44, 2 Series F45, 2 Series F46, MINI CLUBMAN F54, MINI COUNTRYMAN F60, MINI F55, MINI F56, MINI F57, X1 F48, X2 F39, X3 G01 F97

To be certain, you should provide us with your VIN number so we can verify the engine’s compatibility.

The contents of the delivery vary depending on the engine. For the complete engine, we deliver the engine block with the cylinder head, valve cover, oil pan, and the injection system, turbocharger, alternator, manifold, wiring harness, etc. For the bare engine without ancillary parts, we deliver the engine block with the cylinder head, valve cap, and oil pan.

  • The contents of the delivery may vary. Please check the exact contents of the delivery in the PDF offer.

The mileage depends on the condition of the engine. The overhauled engine has been reset to 0km. The mileage of the used engine can vary. Make a brief inquiry on our website, and you will receive a detailed offer with precise mileage information.

The following parts are replaced with NEW ones:

  • Valves
  • Valve stem seals
  • Piston rings
  • Connecting rod bearings and main bearings
  • Oil pump
  • Timing chain with tensioner

Additional revision steps:

  • The camshaft and crankshaft are measured, polished, checked for cracks, and ultrasonically cleaned.
  • The cylinder head is measured, leveled, and ultrasonically cleaned.
  • The block is planed, sanded, and measured.
  • Pistons are inspected, cleaned, and subjected to UV crack testing.
  • Leakdown tests

✅ We can, of course, also overhaul your faulty engine.

FULL SERVICE:

We handle everything in-house, from engine overhauling to marketing and web design. This cuts down on many costs.

EFFICIENT USE OF OUR MACHINES:

Our processes are finely tuned, ensuring no downtime. Our machines and staff are fully utilized.

OPTIMIZED TASK DISTRIBUTION:

Each person works solely within their area of expertise. For instance, we have different specialists for various makes/types of engines. This saves a significant amount of time and enhances quality.

Yes, sometimes. The deposit varies depending on the engine.

The price of the engine varies depending on the engine’s condition:

Used engine: 3289 €

Complete engine: €

Overhauled engine: €

Engine Overhaul: €

Please note: Prices and availability are provided for guidance only!

Make an inquiry on the website to receive a detailed and final offer.

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