The timing chain is only the beginning. PS - Of course BMW is being an arse about the whole thing. They can afford to, and don't give a shit about the used market. I can't really blame them. Yeah, can ...

This car uses the problematic BMW N47 engine, which has a poor record for reliability. Most issues envelop the timing chain, which is at the rear of the engine instead of at the front. The tensioners ...

Timing chain. But lots of reported problems with the N47 engine and its chain. If the car has made it to this age then it's probably fine (most issues occurred in the first few years of ownership).

I've not had the best 7/8 months with cars. Early this year I had to pay a tonne of money to get my BMW 320cd serviced (120,000 miles), and it had a big list of advisories, including the glow plugs ...