BMW 5er E39 530i 231
ECU Tuning in Glasgow
BMW 5er E39 530i 231 in Glasgow. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.
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Remap stats
BMW 5er E39 530i 231: standard vs remapped
Petrol engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+20 bhp · +9%- Standard231 bhp
- Remapped251 bhp
Torque
+40 Nm · +13%- Standard300 Nm
- Remapped340 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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Out of the box the BMW 5er E39 530i 231 gives 231 bhp and 300 Nm. Remapped in Glasgow, we record 251 bhp and 340 Nm, so 20 bhp and 40 Nm more, or 9% and 13% respectively.
These are indicative figures for a petrol BMW 5 Series in good health. Your own results depend on the condition of the car.
BMW 5er E39 530i 231 remap figures
- Fuel: Petrol
- Standard power: 231 bhp, remapped: 251 bhp (+20 bhp, +9%)
- Standard torque: 300 Nm, remapped: 340 Nm (+40 Nm, +13%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
Petrol BMW 5 Series: what changes with a remap
Petrol engines are remapped by refining fuelling, ignition timing and, on turbocharged engines, boost control. Done carefully this releases performance the manufacturer left in reserve, giving sharper throttle response and a stronger top end.
How the BMW 5er E39 530i 231 compares
Ranked by power gain against the other petrol 5 Series engines (30 in total), the 5er E39 530i 231 is 17th, 2 bhp below the 5 Series petrol average of 22 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average petrol remap adds 27 bhp and 51 Nm, so this engine's 20 bhp and 40 Nm sits below that benchmark.
Book performance tuning for your BMW 5 Series in Glasgow
Based around Glasgow, our team serves local drivers as part of the nationwide Remap Experts network. We regularly work with drivers in Greenock, Paisley, Motherwell, Hamilton and East Kilbride and nearby areas of Scotland.
All our remaps are fully dyno tested, backed by a 30 day money back guarantee and covered by a lifetime software warranty. Request a quote online or call 0800 779 7864.
If you are closer to Edinburgh, Scotland and Fife, those neighbouring Remap Experts sites can help too.
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What we can do for your BMW 5 Series
Stage 1 ECU remap
Add power and torque and improve driveability. Software only, tailored to your engine.
ECU repair and testing
Is your engine control unit playing up? We can arrange testing and repair, and source replacement ECUs.
DPF and EGR fault repair
Persistent DPF or EGR errors diagnosed and resolved in accordance with all current road-legal standards.
Engine carbon cleaning
Fault finding and carbon cleaning for the inside of your engine, typically completed in a couple of hours.
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From quote to remapped in four steps
No jargon and no pressure. Here is exactly what happens.
- 01
Find your vehicle
Choose your make, model and engine to see the standard and remapped power and torque for your car.
- 02
Request a quote
Send your details and we contact you by SMS or call back with a quote. No obligation.
- 03
Book with your local site
Your local Remap Experts site arranges the remap and answers any questions about your car.
- 04
Remapped and dyno tested
Your remap is fully dyno tested, with a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty.
Everything you need to know
Plain-English guides to how remapping works, what it does and what to check first.
- 6 min read
What is ECU remapping?
The engine control unit, what a remap changes, and who it suits.
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The benefits of ECU remapping
More torque, better driveability and the potential for better economy.
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How ECU remapping works, step by step
From reading the original software to the dyno test.
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