2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)
2004–2008 · diesel · 1968cc · 140hp
Engine codes: BKD, BMM
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Skoda Octavia II 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM). Check this before you buy used.
The pump-düse 2.0 TDI — a strong engine. Like the Golf, the Octavia's PD 2.0 uses a chain-driven oil pump with NO balancer shaft, so it does NOT suffer the catastrophic oil-pump failure of the Passat/A4 (BKP). Watch items are the DMF, swirl flaps, DPF/EGR and (on BKD) injectors.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (CFFB) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
- Volkswagen Golf V— 2.0 TDI 140hp BKD (16V PD)140hp
- Audi A3— 2.0 TDI 170hp (BMN / CBBB)170hp
- Volkswagen Touran— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Caddy— 2.0 TDI (BMM PD / CFHC CR)140hp
- Audi A3— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFFB)140hp
- Seat Leon II— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf V— 2.0 TDI 140hp BMM (8V PD)140hp
- Audi A3— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf VI— 2.0 TDI 110hp (CBAA)110hp
- Seat Leon II— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFFB)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf VI— 2.0 TDI GTD 170hp (CFGB / CBBB)170hp
- Volkswagen Golf V— 2.0 TDI 170hp BMN / BMR (16V PPD piezo)170hp
- Volkswagen Sharan II— 2.0 TDI CR (CFFB / CFGB)170hp
- Volkswagen Tiguan— 2.0 TDI (CBAB/CFFB/CFGB)140hp
- Volkswagen Passat B7— 2.0 TDI CR 140/170hp (CFFB / CFGB)170hp
- Volkswagen Golf VI— 2.0 TDI 140hp (CBAB / CBDB → CFFB / CJAA)140hp
- Seat Alhambra II— 2.0 TDI (CFFB / CFGB / CUVA)150hp
- Škoda Octavia II— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFHC)140hp
- Škoda Octavia II— 2.0 TDI vRS 170hp (BMN / CEGA)170hp
- Volkswagen Passat B6— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CBAA)140hp
- Volkswagen Passat B6— 2.0 TDI 170hp CR (CBBB)170hp
- Seat Leon II— 2.0 TDI FR 170hp (BMN / CEGA)170hp
- Seat Altea— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Škoda Yeti— 2.0 TDI CR (CFHC / CBAB)170hp
- Škoda Superb II— 2.0 TDI CR 140/170hp (CBAB / CFFB)170hp
- Volkswagen Passat B6— 2.0 TDI 170hp PD (BMR / BMA)170hp
Known Issues
BKD PD injectors can fail prematurely → poor running / no-start. Expensive to remove (special tooling).
Fix / Workaround: Use correct oil; scan before buying; budget for injectors.
Repair cost: €300–€1200
Typically appears after: 180,000 km
Intake swirl flaps seize/break → limp mode (P2015); broken flaps can be ingested.
Fix / Workaround: Fit cleaned alloy no-flap manifold or swirl-flap delete.
Repair cost: €150–€400
DMF judder with age.
Fix / Workaround: Replace DMF + clutch together.
Repair cost: €700–€1300
Year Cutoffs
Mileage Thresholds
After 180,000 km: Injector / DMF attention often due.
Fault Codes to Scan
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Reassure: Octavia PD 2.0 has no Passat/A4 oil-pump failure
- ☐Scan for injector and P2015 codes
- ☐Idle DMF rattle check
- ☐Pre-DPF is the simpler choice
Frequently asked questions
Is the Skoda Octavia II 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The pump-düse 2.0 TDI — a strong engine. Like the Golf, the Octavia's PD 2.0 uses a chain-driven oil pump with NO balancer shaft, so it does NOT suffer the catastrophic oil-pump failure of the Passat/A4 (BKP). Watch items are the DMF, swirl flaps, DPF/EGR and (on BKD) injectors.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Skoda Octavia II 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)?
The most commonly reported problems: Injector failure (BKD), Swirl flap failure (intake manifold), Dual-mass flywheel wear.
Is a used Skoda Octavia II 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.