2.0 TDI 170hp PD (BMR / BMA)
2006–2008 · diesel · 1968cc · 170hp
Engine codes: BMR, BMA
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 TDI 170hp PD (BMR / BMA). Check this before you buy used.
The high-output PD 170 — shares the longitudinal oil-pump/balance-shaft failure of the BKP plus problematic piezo injectors and higher stress. Forum consensus is to stay away from the older B6 PD 2.0 diesels entirely. Choose a 2008+ common-rail car.
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
- Škoda Octavia II— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- 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
Known Issues
Same balance-shaft oil-pump hex failure as the BKP — oil pressure loss, engine destruction.
Fix / Workaround: Retrofit uprated assembly; any rattle/oil light = stop. Best avoided.
Repair cost: €250–€3500
Typically appears after: 100,000 km
Early piezo injectors fail; expensive.
Fix / Workaround: Verify recall/replacement; budget if not.
Repair cost: €400–€1800
Typically appears after: 120,000 km
Year Cutoffs
Mileage Thresholds
After 100,000 km: Oil-pump + injector risks.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Best avoided — prefer 2008+ common-rail
- ☐Confirm uprated oil-pump assembly
- ☐Verify injectors
- ☐Idle rattle = walk away
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 TDI 170hp PD (BMR / BMA) reliable?
Avoid — The high-output PD 170 — shares the longitudinal oil-pump/balance-shaft failure of the BKP plus problematic piezo injectors and higher stress. Forum consensus is to stay away from the older B6 PD 2.0 diesels entirely. Choose a 2008+ common-rail car.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 TDI 170hp PD (BMR / BMA)?
The most commonly reported problems: Oil pump / balance shaft failure, Piezo injector failure.
Is a used Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 TDI 170hp PD (BMR / BMA) worth buying?
A design flaw with no reliable fix, or a catastrophic-failure risk. Not worth the gamble at any price.