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

BMW M20B25 11.5:1

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JE Pistons

BMW M20B25 +6.2CC 1.366X3.3268

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JE Pistons

WISECO BMW M20B25 2.5 LTR 12V 6 CYL

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Carrillo

OLDS 350 FLAT TOP -1.44CC ALL 6 DEG OLDS 4.065 BORE 3.380 STROKE 6.000 ROD

ENGINE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

NGK

ENGINE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

Carrillo auto part

Carrillo

Component (SET OF 8 )

Gates 5/16in x 9/32in x 17 1/2in W/Quick Connector Protective Sleeve

Gates

Gates 5/16in x 9/32in x 17 1/2in W/Quick Connector Protective Sleeve

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King Engine Bearings

FOR AUDI ABS CDTA CKVC CEZA SPUT

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Clevite

EVAPORATOR

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Mahle

Piston With Rings BMW 3.0L S50 B30 O S 0.40MM

King Engine Bearings auto part

King Engine Bearings

FOR BMW M40 M42 M43 1.6L 1.8L

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

BMW S52B32US 11.5KIT

Gates Timing Belt Tensioners Spring Type - Steel Smooth/Backside (49 mm x N/A x 32 mm) - Flanged

Gates

Gates Timing Belt Tensioners Spring Type - Steel Smooth/Backside (49 mm x N/A x 32 mm) - Flanged

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JE Pistons

BMW B58, -11.1CC, 10.5:1CR

Carrillo auto part

Carrillo

BIG BLOCK CHEVY -2.9CC FLAT TOP 4.280 BORE 4.250 STROKE 6.385 ROD 8.4 TO 1 WITH 118CC HEAD

Carrillo auto part

Carrillo

SMALL BLOCK CHEVY DOME 5CC ALL 23 HEADS 4.040 BORE 3.750 STROKE 6.000 ROD 12.2 TO 1 COMP WITH A 64CC HEAD

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Carrillo

Sport Compact Rod Nissan Infiniti Datsun RB30 CC (in) (mm) 6.004 Style PRO-H Bolt Size 3 8 Pin Width (in)(mm) 1 25.4 Big Width (in)(mm) 0.9 22.86 Big Bore (in)(mm) 2.0866 53 Pin Bore 21mm (SET OF 6 )

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Carrillo

Piston Toyota 5SFE Crank only 3SGTE Block 4 Cyl Bore (in) 3.406 Bore (mm) 86.5 Size 0.5mm Stroke 91 (SET OF 4 )

Gates No Pulley Attached

Gates

Gates No Pulley Attached

Carrillo auto part

Carrillo

BIG BLOCK CHEVY -3.4CC FLAT TOP 4.560 BORE 4.250 STROKE 6.385 ROD 9.4 TO 1 WITH 118CC HEAD

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Carrillo

BBCRE5330-060

Carrillo auto part

Carrillo

BBCRE5330-STD

Cylinder Head Gasket

Mahle

Cylinder Head Gasket

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JE Pistons

BMW M52B25 -5CC DISH 1.2874 X 3.326

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

BMW N54B30 ULTRA SERIES

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JE Pistons

BMW N54B30 3.0T 85MM 9.5:1 KIT

ARP stud kit

ARP

ARP BMW E30 M20 2.5L 6cyl Head Stud Kit

K&N Engineering oil filter

K&N Engineering

K&N Oil Filter for BMW / Land Rover / Volvo

Fel-Pro oil filter

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW X3 ES 73916 Engine Oil Filter Housing Seal Kit

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Carrillo

Carrillo Custom Rods CALL FOR PRICING INFORMATION

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Supertech

Supertech BMW N55 Forged 4340 H-Beam Conn Rod C-C Length 146.35mm - Set of 6

ISR Performance auto part

ISR Performance

ISR Performance LS Swap Mounts for BMW 3 Series E36

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50 B25 -13.5cc 84mm SINGLE PISTON

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 01-05 BMW 325I 6-Cyl. 2.5L Oil Separator Crankcase Vent Valves

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Gates

Gates 07-10 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Vacuum Hose - Tee To Reservoir (Rear) Emission Control Hose

Gates 07-10 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Valve Cover To Intake Tube Emission Control Hose

Gates

Gates 07-10 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Valve Cover To Intake Tube Emission Control Hose

Gates 01-05 BMW 325I 6-Cyl. 2.5L Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

Gates

Gates 01-05 BMW 325I 6-Cyl. 2.5L Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

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Gates

Gates 06-07 BMW 530XI 6-Cyl. 3.0L Oil Separator To Dipstick Emission Control Hose

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Gates

Gates 01-05 BMW 325I 6-Cyl. 2.5L Tube To Intake Manifold Emission Control Hose

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 2006 BMW 325I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Oil Separator To Dipstick Emission Control Hose

Gates 07-13 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Valve Cover To Intake Emission Control Hose

Gates

Gates 07-13 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Valve Cover To Intake Emission Control Hose

Gates intake system

Gates

Gates 2006 BMW 325I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Oil Separator To Intake Emission Control Hose

Gates 96-99 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 2.8L Air Intake Boot To Idle Valve Emission Control Hose

Gates

Gates 96-99 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 2.8L Air Intake Boot To Idle Valve Emission Control Hose

Gates 18-24 BMW X3 4-Cyl. 2.0L Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

Gates

Gates 18-24 BMW X3 4-Cyl. 2.0L Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

Gates 12-16 BMW 328I 4-Cyl. 2.0L Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

Gates

Gates 12-16 BMW 328I 4-Cyl. 2.0L Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

Gates 11-18 BMW X5 6-Cyl. 3.0L Valve Cover To Intake Tube Emission Control Hose

Gates

Gates 11-18 BMW X5 6-Cyl. 3.0L Valve Cover To Intake Tube Emission Control Hose

Gates exhaust

Gates

Gates 08-13 BMW M3 V-8 4.0L Exhaust Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

Gates 07-13 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Air Pump To Valve Emission Control Hose

Gates

Gates 07-13 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Air Pump To Valve Emission Control Hose

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 07-13 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

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Gates

Gates 07-13 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Exhaust Camshaft Engine Variable Valve Timing Sprocket

Gates 11-18 BMW X5 6-Cyl. 3.0L Turbo Oil Feed Line Turbocharger Oil Line

Gates

Gates 11-18 BMW X5 6-Cyl. 3.0L Turbo Oil Feed Line Turbocharger Oil Line

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GSC Power Division

GSC P-D Toyota/BMW B58 Intake Titanium Retainer - Set of 12

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GSC Power Division

GSC P-D BMW B58 Gen 1 S3 Camshafts 292/300 Billet (Use w/Turbo Upgrade & Ported Head)

GSC Power Division auto part

GSC Power Division

GSC P-D BMW B58 Gen 1 S1 Camshafts 272/272 Billet (Use w/Turbo Upgrade)

Wiseco BMW M50B25 2.5L 24V Turbo 84.50MM Bore +0.50 Oversized 8.8:1 CR Piston - Single

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 2.5L 24V Turbo 84.50MM Bore +0.50 Oversized 8.8:1 CR Piston - Single

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 87-93 BMW 325I 6-Cyl. 2.5L Cam. Belt Automotive Timing Belt

Chase Bays catch can

Chase Bays

Chase Bays BMW M50/M52/S50/S52 Oil Catch Can Kit

Brian Crower auto part

Brian Crower

Brian Crower BMW N54/M54B30 Stroker Kit - 93.6mm Stroke/ProH2K Connecting Rods/Custom Pistons

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 14-18 BMW X5 6-Cyl. 3.0L Diesel Tensioner Assy. Belt Drive Tensioner

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 12-16 BMW 328I 4-Cyl. 2.0L Tensioner Assy. Belt Drive Tensioner

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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