BMW 3 Series E46 M47 M47N M57 M57N Complete Fuel Tank Diesel 6768482

BMW 3 Series E46 M47 M47N M57 M57N Complete Fuel Tank Diesel is an original diesel fuel system component designed for BMW models with diesel engines. The product belongs to the Fuel tanks and filler pipes group, making it the ideal base for restoring the proper operation of the fuel system in BMW diesel vehicles.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6768482-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6768482
• Substitutable numbers: 16126768482, 6768482, 16116768788, 6768788, 16146768488, 6768488, 16116762963, 6762963, 16111184900, 1184900, 16146752192, 6752192, 16141184281, 1184281, 16146755879, 6755879, 16146755878, 6755878, 16146750839, 6750839, 16141184279, 1184279, BG
• Fuel type: Diesel
• Category: Fuel Tanks & Filler Necks

Purpose and function in the fuel system

The presented component is responsible for the safe storage of diesel fuel and works in conjunction with the fuel pump in BMW E46 series vehicles equipped with M47, M47N, M57, and M57N engines. Using a dedicated tank integrated with the pump allows for maintaining stable supply pressure, which translates into smooth engine operation, correct starting, and reduced risk of air entering the system.

Thanks to a design adapted for diesel engines, the component is optimized for proper fuel circulation, the removal of impurities to the filter, and compatibility with the factory BMW fuel system.

Compatibility and OEM identification

The element was designed by BMW as an original part, which facilitates fitting to factory mounts and fuel lines. Identification by OEM part number and available interchangeable numbers allows for the precise selection of the tank with pump for a specific engine version and vehicle year, minimizing the risk of installation incompatibility.

For users and workshops, this means the possibility of seamless replacement of the factory-installed element without the need for system modifications or the use of additional adapters.

Technical characteristics and user benefits

As a part from the Fuel tanks and filler pipes group, the product is adapted for operation with diesel fuel, taking into account typical operational loads in diesel engines. The design of the tank integrated with the pump supports:

• stable fuel delivery to the injection system at various tank levels,
• proper fuel circulation in both city and highway driving conditions,
• reduction of the risk of fuel supply interruptions during dynamic driving.

Its original origin translates into a proper fit with the vehicle body, compatibility with factory sensors and lines, and the maintenance of performance parameters specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

Condition, installation, and service application

The product is offered as a used original part, which allows for an economical repair of the fuel system while maintaining compliance with BMW factory specifications. This type of part is particularly useful for:

• replacing a damaged or corroded fuel tank,
• engine supply problems resulting from a faulty in-tank pump,
• comprehensive fuel system maintenance in high-mileage vehicles.

Thanks to the preservation of original geometry and mounting points, installation in place of the old tank is predictable and can be performed under standard workshop conditions.

Technical support and additional information

To better understand the role of the fuel tank and pump in the entire supply system, as well as the principles of diagnostics and regeneration, it is worth checking out the guide: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration. The article discusses, among other things, selecting parts by OEM number and typical symptoms of fuel system component wear.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel system area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as supply lines, return lines, or filler components, check out the available parts in the BMW Fuel tanks and filler pipes category.