Quick answer
BMW part number 83215A42D39, also written as 83-21-5-A42-D39, identifies BMW Group SAE 0W-30 engine oil meeting the BMW Longlife-01 FE specification. On BMW service documents, it is associated with bulk-tanker oil billed in 0.1-liter units.
If 83215A42D39 appears on your BMW or MINI service invoice, it is an engine-oil identification and billing code. It does not, by itself, prove a universal fitment for every BMW. The useful clue is the accompanying description: BMW 0W-30 oil with Longlife-01 FE approval, often supplied from a dealership bulk tank rather than as individual bottles.
What is BMW part number 83215A42D39?
BMW uses 83215A42D39 in service documentation as an oil identifier. It can appear in BMW and MINI repair orders where a service center records oil drawn from its approved supply.
- Product role: engine-oil identification and billing code.
- Viscosity grade: SAE 0W-30.
- BMW approval: Longlife-01 FE, often written LL-01 FE.
- Brand reference: BMW Group service oil.
The key invoice detail
A large quantity usually does not mean dozens of bottles.
BMW service bulletins identify 83215A42D39 as tanker-supplied 0W-30 LL01FE oil measured in one-tenth-liter increments. That makes an invoice quantity of 65 potentially equal to about 6.5 liters, depending on the dealer’s billing system.
Is 83215A42D39 a one-liter bottle?
Usually, no. This number is strongly associated with bulk-tanker engine oil used by BMW service centers. The dealership can draw the needed amount during a service and record it against the repair order without selling a matching number of retail containers.
BMW service information has described this 0W-30 LL01FE oil as tanker supplied and billed in one-tenth-liter increments. Retail catalog status and dealership billing status are therefore not always the same thing.
Invoice example: a quantity of 65 may mean 6.5 liters of oil—not 65 individual bottles. Ask your service advisor which unit their repair-order system uses.
What does BMW LL-01 FE mean?
Viscosity and approval are different pieces of information. An oil may be 0W-30 but still not be suitable if it does not carry the specification your BMW requires.
- 0W-30 is the SAE viscosity grade, describing cold-flow and operating-temperature behavior.
- LL-01 FE means BMW Longlife-01 Fuel Economy, a BMW approval for a lower-friction formulation meeting relevant BMW requirements.
- Matching viscosity alone is not enough; look for the required BMW approval in the owner’s manual or current BMW guidance.
Which BMW models use 0W-30 LL-01 FE?
There is no safe universal model list. The required oil depends on the model, model year, engine code, market, emissions specification, and later BMW service updates. Older BMW material has listed LL-01 FE 0W-30 for some N54, N55, N63 and S63 applications, but this should not be treated as a complete modern fitment guide.
Confirm the required oil specification using your owner’s manual, the label inside the engine compartment, or a BMW parts department using your VIN. Do not select oil based only on the part number appearing on another vehicle’s invoice.
Is BMW 83215A42D39 discontinued?
You may find 83215A42D39 marked discontinued or unavailable in online retail catalogs. However, BMW service documentation continued to reference it as a bulk-tanker billing number. This likely reflects a difference between retail availability and dealership service supply. Ask a BMW dealer to confirm the currently available bottled equivalent for your VIN instead of assuming an unrelated part number is a direct replacement.
Can you use an aftermarket alternative?
An aftermarket oil can only be considered when it matches the requirements for your exact vehicle. Avoid relying on generic marketplace descriptions or a shared viscosity grade alone.
- Use the viscosity specified for your vehicle and operating market.
- Check that the label explicitly states BMW LL-01 FE approval or suitability where required.
- Confirm any additional manual or VIN-specific requirements before changing oil type.
How to verify the oil used during a BMW service
- Locate the engine-oil line on the service invoice.
- Check for 83215A42D39, 83-21-5-A42-D39, or a description reading 0W-30 LL01FE.
- Interpret the billed quantity using the dealer’s measurement unit.
- Compare the stated specification with your owner’s manual and engine-bay label.
- Ask the service advisor to verify the installed oil against your VIN if anything differs.
Service desk answers
83215A42D39 FAQs
Is 83215A42D39 synthetic oil?
It identifies BMW Group 0W-30 oil meeting BMW LL-01 FE requirements in service documentation. For exact product formulation details, request the current product information from the supplying BMW dealer.
Is LL-01 FE the same as LL-01?
No. They are distinct BMW approval designations. Do not substitute one for the other unless current BMW guidance for your VIN permits it.
Can I replace BMW LL-01 FE 0W-30 with 0W-20?
Not based on viscosity alone. Oil selection must follow the exact BMW specification required for your engine, market, and model year.
How do I confirm the correct oil for my BMW?
Use the owner’s manual, engine-compartment label, or a BMW parts department that can check your VIN. These sources are more reliable than a part number copied from another invoice.
Does 83215A42D39 fit every BMW?
No. Fitment depends on the engine, model year, market, and current BMW requirements. Verify the required specification using your owner’s manual or VIN-based dealer guidance.
Why does my invoice show a quantity like 65?
Some BMW dealer systems record bulk oil in one-tenth-liter units. A quantity of 65 may therefore represent about 6.5 liters, but the service advisor should confirm the billing convention.
Can I use a different brand of 0W-30 oil?
Brand is less important than the correct BMW approval and viscosity for your vehicle. Check the label and current BMW guidance rather than relying on the viscosity grade alone.
How many liters of oil does my BMW need?
Use the capacity listed for your exact engine and model year. The invoice quantity may be recorded in tenths of a liter, so confirm the dealer’s unit before comparing it with the owner’s manual.
Review standard
This guide separates documented service terminology from interpretation. It is intended to help owners ask better questions at the service desk, not replace vehicle-specific BMW guidance.
eference trail
BMW engine-oil service bulletin material, BMW/NHTSA service information, owner’s-manual specifications, and VIN-based dealer confirmation.
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