THE SPORT SEDAN BENCHMARK

E30, E36, E46, E90, F30, G20 — every 3-Series generation defined its era.

BMW 3 Series HERITAGE

THE GERMAN SPORT SEDAN

The BMW 3 Series has been the benchmark sport sedan since 1975. Each generation — E21, E30, E36, E46, E90, F30, G20 — refined the formula of rear-drive, inline-six, and chassis balance that competitors are still chasing.

MOTORMIA 3 Series builds range from restored E30 enthusiast cars to E46 track builds, modified F-series N54/N55/B58 turbo tuning, and G20 ECU-tune dailies. The platform has more chassis bracing, suspension, and engine-management options than any other in the German segment.

BMW 3 Series ON MOTORMIA

THE NUMBERS

7,525
Parts that fit
12,000+
MOTORMIA Builds
PowerStop
#1 brand by SKUs
$873
Average MSRP

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NGK auto part

NGK

NGK BMW 325 1988-1986 Direct Fit Oxygen Sensor

NGK auto part

NGK

NGK BMW 325i 1988-1987 Direct Fit Oxygen Sensor

NGK wideband gauge

NGK

NGK BMW X5 2017-2014 Direct Fit 5-Wire Wideband A/F Sensor

NGK auto part

NGK

NGK BMW 325Ci 2006-2003 Direct Fit Oxygen Sensor

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aFe MagnumFORCE Intakes Scoops AIS BMW 3-Series/ M3 (E46) 01-06 L6 - Orange

AEM charge pipe

AEM

AEM 14-16 BMW 228i L4-2.0L F/I Turbo Intercooler Charge Pipe Kit

AEM charge pipe

AEM

AEM 07-10 BMW 335I L6-3.0L F/I Turbo Intercooler Charge Pipe Kit

AEM charge pipe

AEM

AEM 15-19 BMW M240i L6-3.0L F/I Turbo Intercooler Charge Pipe Kit

AEM cold air intake

AEM

AEM C.A.S 07-11 BMW 335i V6-3.0L F/I Cold Air Intake System

AEM charge pipe

AEM

AEM 11-13 BMW 335I L6-3.0L F/I Turbo Intercooler Charge Pipe Kit

AEM cold air intake

AEM

AEM 19-21 BMW 330i L4-2.0L F/I Cold Air Intake

aFe intake system

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aFe MagnumFORCE Intakes Stage-2 P5R AIS P5R BMW M3 (E9X) 08-12 V8-4.0L

aFe silver throttle body

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aFe Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacer 12-15 BMW 328i (F30) L4-2.0L N20/N26

aFe intercooler

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aFe 7-10 BMW 335I (E9x) L6-3.0L Bladerunner Intercooler Coupling and Clamp Kit for AFE Tube

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER P5R A/F P5R BMW 340i/340ix F30/F31 3.0L B58

aFe intake system

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aFe MagnumFORCE Intakes Stage-2 P5R AIS P5R BMW 3-Series (E46) 99-06 L6-2.5L/2.8L/3.0L

aFe blue intake system

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aFe MagnumFORCE Intakes Scoops AIS BMW 3-Series/ M3 (E46) 01-06 L6 - Matte Blue

aFe silver throttle body

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aFe Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacer 07-13 BMW 328i (E90/E91/E92/E93) L6-3.0L N52

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER PDS A/F PDS BMW 3-Ser 92-07 L6

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER PDS A/F PDS BMW M3 (E90/92/93) 08-09 V8-4.0L (US)

aFe black intake system

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aFe MagnumFORCE Intakes Scoops AIS BMW 3-Series/ M3 (E46) 01-06 L6 - Black

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER PDS A/F PDS BMW 135i/335i 11-12 L6-3.0L/X1 35ix 11-15 (t) (N55)

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER PDS A/F PDS BMW M3(E90/92/93) 10-11 08-09 V8(Non-US)

aFe silver throttle body

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aFe Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacers TBS BMW 325i (E46) 01-06 L6-2.5L

aFe red intake system

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aFe MagnumFORCE Intakes Scoops AIS BMW 3-Series/ M3 (E46) 01-06 L6 - Matte Red

aFe auto part

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aFe Control Front Tow Hook Grey BMW F-Chassis 2/3/4/M

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER P5R A/F P5R BMW M3(E90/92/93) 10-11 08-09 V8(Non-US)

aFe intake system

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aFe MagnumFORCE Intakes Stage-2 P5R AIS P5R BMW 335i (E90/92/93) 11-15 L6-3.0L (t)

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER PDS A/F PDS BMW 1/3-Series 05-09 L6-2.5L 3.0L(EURO)

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER P5R A/F P5R BMW 3-Series 95-99 L4

aFe black auto part

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aFe Control Rear Tow Hook Black BMW F-Chassis 2/3/4/M

aFe carbon intake system

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aFe MagnumFORCE Intake System Carbon Fiber Scoop 12-15 BMW 328i/ix (F30/31/34) L4 2.0L Turbo N20/N26

aFe silver throttle body

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aFe Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacers TBS 14 BMW 435i (F32) / 12-15 BMW 335i (F30) BMW 335i (F30)

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER PDS A/F PDS BMW 335i 09-15 135i/535i 09-15 L6 (tt)

aFe black intake system

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aFe MagnumFORCE Intakes Torque Booster Tube BMW M3 (E46) 01-07 L6-3.2L Black Upgrade 51/54-10461

aFe silver throttle body

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aFe Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacers BMW M3 (E36) 92-99 L6 3.0/3.2L *96-99 3.2L - 50 State Legal*

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER P5R A/F P5R BMW 5/6/7-Ser 77-89 L6M3 88-91 L4-2.3L

aFe red intake system

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aFe MagnumFORCE Intakes Scoops AIS BMW 335i (E90/92/93) 07-13 L6-3.0L (Red)

aFe black intercooler

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aFe BladeRunner 3in Black Intercooler Tube Cold Side w/ Couplings & Clamps 07-10 BMW 335i 3.0L (tt)

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER P5R A/F P5R BMW 335i 09-15 135i/535i 09-15 L6 (tt)

aFe auto part

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aFe BladeRunner I/C Couplings and Clamps Kit for 11-13 BMW 335i (E9X) L6-3.0L (t) N55

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER P5R A/F P5R BMW 135i/335i 11-12 L6-3.0L/X1 35ix 11-15 (t) (N55)

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER P5R A/F P5R 14 BMW 435i (F32) / 12-15 BMW 335i (F30) (Oiled Filter)

aFe carbon intake system

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aFe MagnumFORCE Intake System Scoop 14 BMW 435i (F32) / 12-15 BMW 335i (F30) BMW 335i (F30) CARBON

aFe silver throttle body

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aFe Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacers TBS BMW 335i (N54) 07-11 135i/535i 08-10 L6-3.0L (tt)

aFe air filter

aFe

aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER P5R A/F P5R BMW M3 (E90/92/93) 08-09 V8-4.0L (US)

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER PDS A/F PDS BMW 3-Series 06-11 L6-3.0L non-turbo

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER P5R A/F P5R BMW 3-Series 06-11 L6-3.0L non-turbo

aFe air filter

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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters 14 BMW 435i (F32) / 12-15 BMW 335i (F30) BMW 335i (F30)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About the BMW 3 Series

What are the best aftermarket parts brands for the BMW 3 Series?

The top brands MOTORMIA owners trust for BMW 3 Series builds are PowerStop, EBC, Bilstein, H&R, and Magnaflow. The catalog carries 7,525 parts that fit the 3 Series. Use the fitment selector to filter to your specific year and trim, then browse by category or brand.

What's the best trim or sub-model of the BMW 3 Series to modify?

The most-modified 3 Series trims are M3 (E30 / E36 / E46 / E90 / F80 / G80) and 335i / 340i. These trims typically came with performance-focused suspension, brakes, and engine options that give a higher starting point. That said, the 3 Series's engine family (M3 S14/S50/S52/S54/S65/S55/S58, N54, N55, B58 turbo straight-six) shares aftermarket across most trims, so base-trim builds with the right bolt-ons can match higher trims on power.

What's the typical mod path for a BMW 3 Series?

For most BMW 3 Series builds, the recommended modification order is: intake → exhaust → ECU tune (especially N54/N55/B58) → suspension → brakes. This sequence stages upgrades so each mod supports the next — tuning unlocks gains from intake/exhaust, suspension keeps the added power planted. MOTORMIA member builds let you see exact part lists for BMW 3 Series builds at every power level.

How does the BMW 3 Series aftermarket compare to the Audi A4?

The BMW 3 Series is the rear-drive sport-sedan benchmark with the broadest M-platform aftermarket. On MOTORMIA, 7,525 parts fit the 3 Series across 12,000+ active member builds, with an average part MSRP of $873. The decision usually comes down to which platform you own — both have full bolt-on catalogs.

Will any BMW 3 Series part fit my year and trim?

Not always. The BMW 3 Series has had multiple generations and engine changes (e.g., M3 S14/S50/S52/S54/S65/S55/S58, N54, N55, B58 turbo straight-six), and parts are generation- and trim-specific. MOTORMIA's catalog uses verified fitment data — every product page shows exactly which years and submodels of the 3 Series a part fits. Use the fitment selector at the top of any page to pre-filter to your build.

Does MOTORMIA offer returns on BMW 3 Series parts?

Yes. Most BMW 3 Series parts on MOTORMIA are eligible for our 30-day return policy provided they're unused, uninstalled, and in original packaging. Special-order parts are flagged with a "Special Order" badge on the product page. Manufacturer warranties are processed through MOTORMIA on your behalf.

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