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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Supertech BMW M50/M52/S50/S52 Black Nitrided Exhaust Valve - Set of 8

Supertech

Supertech BMW M50/M52/S50/S52 Black Nitrided Exhaust Valve - Set of 8

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Victor Reinz

MAHLE Original BMW 1 Series M 11 Oil Pan Gasket

Supertech BMW M50/M52/S50/S52 Black Nitrided Exhaust Valve - +1mm Oversize - Set of 8

Supertech

Supertech BMW M50/M52/S50/S52 Black Nitrided Exhaust Valve - +1mm Oversize - Set of 8

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Supertech

Supertech BMW M50/M52 Conn Rod Forged 4340 H-Beam Bolt 3/8in C-C Length 144mm - Set of 6

Mahle auto part

Mahle

Mahle MS Piston Set Por 964/993 Turbo 102mm Bore 76.4mm Stk 127mm Rod 23mm Pin 22.6cc 9.3CR Set of 6

ARP stud kit

ARP

ARP BMW B58 3.0L Main Stud Kit

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW B58B30A (Size 0.25) Coated Performance Main Bearing Set

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Mahle

Mahle OE BMW 3.0L (S50 B30) Piston With Rings Set (Set of 5)

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Manley Performance

Manley 09+ BMW N55/S55 5.683IN H Beam Connecting Rod Set

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Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 Bore (84.99mm) - Size (STD) - 11.0:1 Pistons Build on Demand

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Gates

Gates 05-10 Chevy Cobalt / 07-11 Avalanche Oil Filler Cap

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW 2.5L M50B25 85mm Bore 24V 8.8:1 Piston Set - 6 Cyl

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Wiseco

Wiseco 2015+ BMW B58 / 2020+ Toyota Supra Piston Kit

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Gates

Gates 01-05 BMW 325I / 01-03 BMW 325Ci / 01-03 325i / Emission Control Engine Breather Hose

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Mahle

Mahle OE BMW M54b25 Sleeve Assembly Ring Set

King Engine Bearings BMW B58B30A Coated Performance Main Bearing Set - Size STD

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW B58B30A Coated Performance Main Bearing Set - Size STD

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Eagle

Eagle BMW M52/54 & S50/52 Extreme Duty Connecting Rods (Set of 6)

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Manley Performance

Manley 06-16 BMW N54B30 5.709IN H Beam Connecting Rod Set

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings Toyota Supra B58 Connecting Rod Bearing Set - Size +0.26mm

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Manley Performance

Manley BMW 5.709 T/T N54 Connecting Rod Set

ARP stud kit

ARP

ARP Toyota Supra B58B30 Main Stud Kit

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings Toyota Supra B58 (Size 0.25) Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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Eagle

Eagle BMW M40/42/44 Extreme Duty Connecting Rod (Set of 4)

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King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW N20B20 (Size +0.75mm) Main Bearing Set

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco SC Gasket - BMW S50B30/S52B32 87mm (US)

K&N Engineering oil filter

K&N Engineering

K&N Oil Filter Automotive 01-06 BMW 325CI 2.5L

K&N Engineering oil filter

K&N Engineering

K&N Oil Filter Automotive 07-15 Mazda CX-9

Royal Purple auto part

Royal Purple

Royal Purple Premium Synthetic High Performance Euro Formula 0W40 Motor Oil - 55 Gallon

CP Pistons auto part

CP Pistons

CP Piston & Ring Set BMW/Toyota B58 - Bore (82mm) - CR (11:1) - Set of 6

Mahle auto part

Mahle

Mahle MS BMW S54 B32 87.50mm Bore 91.0mm Stroke 139mm Rod 21mm Pin -29.0cc 9.1CR TBC Coat - Set of 6

Boostline auto part

Boostline

BoostLine BMW B58B30 148.18mm ARP625+ - Connecting Rod Single

Boostline auto part

Boostline

BoostLine BMW B58B30 148.18mm ARP2000 - Connecting Rod Kit

Boostline auto part

Boostline

BoostLine BMW B48 2.0T 148.18mm ARP625+ - Connecting Rod Kit

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic Gasket BMW M20B25/M20B27 .084in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 85mm Bore

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic Toyota B58/B58H .052in MLX Cylinder Head Gasket - 83mm Bore

Cometic Gasket exhaust

Cometic Gasket

Cometic Gasket BMW M42B18/M44B19 .060in HTS Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW S52 3.2L 87.00mm Bore 31mm CH -18.5cc Dish Piston - Set of 6

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW B48A20B Main Bearing Set

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW N47 D20 A/N47S D20 D Sputter (Size +0.50mm) Connecting Rod Bearing Set

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M20/M50 2.0L/2.5L/2.7L (Size +.026mm) Connecting Rod Bearing Set

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW N47 D20 A/B/C/D / N47 C20 A Main Bearing Set (Size 0.75)

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M20B20/M20B25/27/M50B20/25/M52B20/25/28 (Size +0.25mm) Main Bearing Set

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic Gasket BMW S54B32 .075in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 87.5mm Bore

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW N47 D20 A/N47S D20 D Sputter Replacement (Size +0.25mm) Conrod Bearing Set

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S54B32 3.2L (Size STDX) Connecting Rod Bearing Set

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M20/M50 2.0L/2.5L/2.7L (Size +0.50mm) Connecting Rod Bearing Set

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic Gasket BMW M116/M118 .080in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 86mm Bore

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M3 Turbo Dished Pistons Custom Pistons - Set of 6 (Inc Rings/Pins/Clips/Coated Skirts)

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M54B30 -7.3cc Dome 1.1937 x 3.3268in 11.0:1 CR Piston Kit (Set of 6)

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 -1.50cc Dome 85.00 mm Bore 38.20 mm CH Piston Kit (Set of 6)

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M20B20/M20B25/27/M50B20/25/M52B20/25/28 (Size +0.50mm) Main Bearing Set

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings B.M.W/Opel M 51/M 57/D 25/Y 25 Td (Size +1.0mm) Main Bearing Set

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW N47 D20 A/B/C/D/N47 C20 A (Size +0.25mm) Main Bearing Set

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic Gasket BMW M116/M118 .066in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 86mm Bore

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic Gasket BMW M54B22 .080in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 81mm Bore

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW S50B32 3.2L 24V Turbo Bore (86.5mm) - Size (+.10) - CR (8.8) Euro 21mm Pistons

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 Single Vanos 2.5L 24V Turbo 84.5mm Bore 0.50 Over Size 8.8:1 CR Piston Set

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 84.25 mm Bore 38.20 mm CH -1.50 CC Piston Set

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 84.00 mm Bore 38.20 mm CH -1.50 CC Piston Set

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings B.M.W/Opel M 51/M 57/D 25/Y 25 Td (Size +0.75mm) Main Bearing Set

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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