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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King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M51/M57 Main Bearing Set - Size STD

MGP black auto part

MGP

Set Of 4 Caliper Covers Engraved Front And Rear MGP Black Finish Silver Characters 1997-2008 BMW 318i MGP Caliper Covers

Mahle auto part

Mahle

Mahle MS Piston Set S54 B32 3.2L 87.5mm Bore 91mm Stroke 139mm Rod 21mm Pin-13.1cc 11.6 CR Set of 6

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW S52B32US 11.5KIT Set of 6 Pistons

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW N55B30A Rod Bearing Set - Size +0.50mm

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco 87.50MM RING SET Ring Shelf Stock

Hella auto part

Hella

Hella BMW Sensor Cranshaft

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW S50B30 EURO KIT Set of 6 Pistons

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S54B32 (Size .026) Connecting Rod Bearings (Set of 6)

K&N Engineering oil filter

K&N Engineering

K&N Oil Filter for Nissan/Ford/Toyota/Audi/Chevy/Subaru/VW/Porsche/BMW 3in OD x 5.063in H

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King BMW N47 D20 A/N47S D20 D Sputter (Size +0.75mm) Replacement 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 0.25) Performance Rod Bearing Set

Mahle auto part

Mahle

Mahle MS Piston Set BMW S52B 86.60mm Bore 89.6mm Stroke 135mm Rod 22mm Pin -11cc 11.3 CR Set of 6

ARP stud kit

ARP

ARP BMW M50 2.5L 6-cylinder 12pt Head Stud Kit

ARP stud kit

ARP

Head Stud Kit - 12pt BMW 318I/320I 1.5L/2.0L

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M20 & M50 2.0L/2.5L/2.7L Coated Performance Rod Bearing Set

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic BMW 318/Z3 89-98 85mm Bore .089 inch MLS Head Gasket M42/M44 Engine

ARP hardware kit

ARP

ARP BMW E46/328I Rod Bolt Kit

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S65B40A Crankshaft Tri-Metal Race Main Bearings Set of 5

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic BMW M20 2.0L/2.3L 81mm .075 inch MLS Head Gasket 320/320i/520

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S54B32 (Size +.50mm) Connecting Rod Bearing Set

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons 15+ BMW B58B30 / 20+ Toyota B58C30 3.0L Turbo (Size 1.00) Set of 6 Pistons

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW N55B30 84mm Bore 9.5:1 Compression Ratio -14.7 Dish FSR Piston - Set of 6

Mishimoto black catch can

Mishimoto

Mishimoto 07-10 BMW N54 Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit - Black (CCV Side)

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW S65B40A Crankshaft Main Bearing Set (Set of 5)

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW B58B30A Performance Rod Bearing Set

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 2.5L Engine 11:1 CR 84.5MM Bore Custom Pistons (Set of 6)

Mahle auto part

Mahle

Mahle MS Piston Set BMW S54B 87.00mm Bore 91.0mm Stroke 139mm Rod 21mm Pin -13.1cc 11.5 CR Set of 6

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW B58B30A Performance Rod Bearing Set (Size +.50)

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 2.5L 24V Turbo 84.50MM Bore +0.50 Oversized 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 (Size STDX) Coated Performance Rod Bearing Set

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW B58B30A Performance Rod Bearing Set (Size +.25)

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M20/M50 2.0L/2.5L/2.7L (Size .025) Performance Main Bearing Set

Cometic Gasket auto part

Cometic Gasket

Cometic 00+ BMW M3/ Z3/ Z4 S54 3.2L 87.5mm .027 inch MLS Head Gasket

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

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

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW M20/M50 2.0L/2.5L/2.7L (Size .025) Performance Rod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW M20B20/M20B23/M20B25/M20B27 Standard Size Main Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW 1.6/1.8/1.9L Z3 Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW N54/N55/S55B30 3.0L Inline 6 RACE Series Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set

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ACL

ACL BMW N54/N55/S55B30 3.0L Inline 6 RACE Series Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW 1.6/1.8/1.9L Z3 Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW S65 V8 Engine (E90 M3) Race Series Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW 1.6/1.8/1.9L Z3 Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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ACL

ACL BMW S65 V8 Engine (E90 M3) Race Series Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW S54B32 Rod Bearings

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW B58 / Toyota Supra B58 0.25mm Oversized Performance Rod Bearing Set

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ACL

ACL BMW B58 / Toyota Supra B58 Standard Size Performance Rod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW M20/M50/M52/M54 - 1919CC 80.0mm Bore 66.0mm Stroke .50mm Oversized Conrod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL 91-98 BMW 4 1796cc-1897cc Standard Size High Performance w/ Extra Oil Clearance Rod Bearing Set

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ACL

ACL BMW B58 / Toyota Supra B58 Standard Size Performance Rod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW S54B32 Rod Bearings .001 Extra Oil Clearance

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW M20/M50/M52/M54 - 1919CC 80.0mm Bore 66.0mm Stroke .25mm Oversized Conrod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW E30 M3 S14B20/23/25 I4 Connecting Rod Bearing Set (Size STD)

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW B58 / Toyota Supra B58 0.025mm Oversized Tri-Metal Performance Rod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW S54B32 0.25mm Oversized High Performance Rod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW M20/M50/M52/M54 - 1919CC 80.0mm Bore 66.0mm Stroke .025mm Oversized Conrod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL 91-98 BMW 4 1796cc-1897cc Standard Size High Performance Rod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW M20/M50/M52/M54-1919CC 80.0mm Bore 66.0mm Stroke STD + .001in Clearance Conrod Bearing Set

ACL auto part

ACL

ACL BMW S54B32 0.025mm Oversized High Performance Rod 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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