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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JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW S54B32 11.5 KIT Set of 6 Pistons

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S65B40A (Size +0.25mm) Crankshaft Main Bearing ( Set of 5 )

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic BMW 318/Z3 89-98 85mm Bore .040 inch MLS Head Gasket M42/M44 Engine

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW S54B32 12.5 KIT Set of 6 Pistons

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW B58B30A Performance Rod Bearing Set (Size +.75)

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M54B30 -7.3cc Dome 1.114in x 3.3071in Piston Kit (Set of 6)

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW N54B30 Ultra Series Set of 6 Pistons

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic BMW 1766/1990cc 72-88 90mm .098 inch MLS Head Gasket M10 Engine

Mahle auto part

Mahle

Mahle MS Piston Set BMW S54B 87.25mm Bore 91.0mm Stroke 139mm Rod 21mm Pin -9.2cc 12.5 CR Set of 6

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

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

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M20/M50 2.0L/2.5L/2.7L Performance Main Bearing Set - Size STD

Mahle auto part

Mahle

Mahle BMW s54 B32 3.2L E46 M3 84.127mm x 28.32mm CH 0cc 304g 10.5CR Pistons (Set of 6)

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW 95 M3 S50830 (Size STD) Performance Rod Bearing Set

Mishimoto black catch can

Mishimoto

Mishimoto 11-17 BMW N20/N26 Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit - Black

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW S50B32 3.2L 24V Turbo Bore (87.0mm) - Size (+.60) - CR (11.3) Std Compression Pistons

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW S54B32 9:1 KIT Set of 6 Pistons

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King BMW M20/M50 2.0L/2.5L/2.7L Crankshaft Main Bearings Set (Size .025) - 7 Pairs Coated

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King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S54B32 3.2L Coated Performance Rod Bearing Set of 6 (Size STDX)

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King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S54B32 3.2L Coated Performance Rod Bearing Set

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M20/M50 2.0L/2.5L/2.7L (Size 0.5) Performance Rod Bearing Set

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 Single Vanos 2.5L 24V Turbo 85.0mm Bore 1.00 Over Size 8.8:1 CR Piston Set

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 2.5L 24V Turbo 84.00MM Bore STD Size 8.8:1 CR Pistons

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M20/M50 2.0L/2.5L/2.7L Performance Rod Bearing Set - Size STDX

CP Pistons auto part

CP Pistons

CP Piston BMW N20B20/N55B30/S55B30 (4 Cyl) 84mm Bore -9.7cc STD Piston - Set of 4

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S50B30 (Size .026) Connecting Rod Bearings (Set of 6)

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 2.5L Engine 11:1 CR 84.00MM Bore Custom Pistons (Set of 6)

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

BMW M10B18/M10B20 Cylinder Head Gasket

K&N Engineering oil filter

K&N Engineering

K&N 03-05 Neon SRT-4 / Lotus Elise Performance Gold Oil Filter

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M52B28 2.8L 24V Turbo 84.5mm Bore +.50 Oversized 8.0:1 CR Pistons

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S54B32 3.2L Performance Rod Bearing Set - Size STD

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic BMW M20 2.0L/2.3L 81mm .086 inch MLS Head Gasket 320/320i/520

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S65B40A (Size +0.5mm) Crankshaft Main Bearing ( Set of 5 )

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings 13-15 BMW 320i Main Bearing Set

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons 07-13 BMW N54B30 Bore 85 / Oversize 1.00 / Dome Volume -22.7 / Set of 6

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King BMW M20/M50 2.0L/2.5L/2.7L Crankshaft Main Bearings Set (Size STDX) - 7 Pairs Coated

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW S50B32 3.2L 24V Turbo Bore (86.5mm)-Size (+.10)-CR (11.3) Std Comp Pistons SPECIAL ORDER

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW 2.5L M50B25 11:1 CR - SINGLE Piston

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S65B40A Crankshaft Main Bearings Set of 5

Mahle auto part

Mahle

Mahle MS BMW B58 3.0L 82.00mm x 33.27mm CH -11cc 299g 10.6CR Pistons (Set of 6)

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King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S54B32 3.2L Coated Performance Rod Bearing Set of 6 (Size 0.5)

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M52B28 2.8L 24V Turbo 85.00MM Bore +1.00 Oversized 8.0:1 CR Pistons

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW N47 D20 A/N47S D20 D Sputter (Size +.25mm) Connecting Rod Bearing Set

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW N55B30A Rod Bearings - Size STD (2 Pair)

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King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S54B32 3.2L Coated Performance Rod Bearing Set of 6 (Size .025)

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW N54B30 84.5mm Bore 9.5:1 KIT (Set of 6 Pistons)

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic BMW 318/Z3 89-98 86mm Bore .060 inch MLS-5 Head Gasket M42/M44 Engine

Manley Performance auto part

Manley Performance

Manley BMW N55/S55 37cc Platinum Series Dish Piston Set - 84.5mm Bore

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco Chevy LS Series Stroker Max Dome 1.110in CH 4.000in Bore Piston Kit

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW S54B32 3.2L 24V Turbo 87.50mm Bore +0.50 CR 11.3 Piston Kit

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings 99-07 BMW M47 D20 (Size +0.25mm) Connecting Rod Bearing Set

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW N54B30 84mm Bore 9.5:1 KIT (Set of 6 Pistons)

Mishimoto black catch can

Mishimoto

Mishimoto 11-13 BMW 335i/335ix/135i Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit - Black

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW N55B30 3.307 in Bore- Single

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M20/M50 2.0L/2.5L/2.7L Performance Main Bearing Set - Size STDX

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M20/M50 2.0L/2.5L/2.7L Performance Rod Bearing Set - Size STD

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King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S54B32 3.2L Coated Performance Rod Bearing Set of 6 (Size .026)

K1 Technologies auto part

K1 Technologies

K1 Technologies 5.452in Peugeot EP6 inPrincein - Set of 4

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M54B30 3.0L 24V 84.5mm Bore -7.3cm Dish 9.0:1 CR Pistons - Set of 6

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King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S54B32 (Size 0.25mm) Performance Connecting Rod Bearing - Set of 6

ARP hardware kit

ARP

ARP BMW E36-E46 Rod Bolt Kit (M10-1.25, 1.772in UHL)

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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