2026-08-15 · 5 min read
BMW X2 Spark Plugs Malaysia — B38/B48
sDrive18i B38 1.5T: 3 iridium plugs every 60,000 km — cheapest BMW plug change (only 3). xDrive20i B48: 4 plugs every 60,000 km. Malaysia cost: B38 3-cyl RM 170–280; B48 4-cyl RM 200–380. Compact engine bay access easy for both engines.
X2 Spark Plugs
- B38 1.5T: 3 × NGK ILZKBR7B8G every 60,000 km
- B48 2.0T: 4 × NGK ILZKBR7B8G every 60,000 km
- Cost: RM 280–420 (B38) / RM 350–480 (B48)
Iridium Plugs — Worth the Premium
The X2's B38 1.5T 3-cyl or B48 2.0T engine requires iridium spark plugs — these are more expensive than standard copper or platinum plugs but last significantly longer (60,000 km vs 20,000 km). Using cheaper non-iridium plugs in a BMW direct-injection turbo engine causes rough idle, misfires, and can trigger coilpack damage. At 60,000 km intervals, iridium plugs actually cost less per kilometre than cheaper alternatives. Always replace all plugs as a set and inspect coils while the engine is open.