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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Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 07-10 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Tensioner Assy. Belt Drive Tensioner

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 14-18 BMW X5 6-Cyl. 3.0L Serpentine Standard V-Ribbed Belt

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 11-14 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Serpentine Standard V-Ribbed Belt

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 07-10 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Serpentine Standard V-Ribbed Belt

Supertech auto part

Supertech

Supertech BMW B58 82mm Bore 36cc 11:1 CR 2618 Pistons - Set of 6 (Excl Rings)

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 03-06 BMW X5 6-Cyl. 3.0L A.C. Belt Drive Tensioner

Supertech auto part

Supertech

Supertech BMW B58 82mm Bore 36cc 10.2:1 CR Pistons - Set of 6 (Excl Rings)

Supertech auto part

Supertech

Supertech BMW B58 82.5mm Bore 36cc 11:1 CR Pistons - Set of 6 (Excl Rings)

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Brian Crower

Brian Crower Toyota/BMW B58B30 MOAR I Beam w/ ARP 625+ Fasteners Connecting Rod - Single

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Brian Crower

Brian Crower Toyota/BMW B58B30 MOAR I Beam w/ ARP2000 Fasteners Connecting Rods

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Brian Crower

Brian Crower Toyota/BMW B58B30 ProH625+ HD w/ ARP 625+ Fasteners Connecting Rod

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Brian Crower

Brian Crower Toyota/BMW B58B30 ProH2K Connecting Rods w/ ARP Custom Age 625+ Fasteners

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Brian Crower

Brian Crower Crankshaft - LightWeight Toyota B58B30 Crankshaft / 100mm Stroke / 4340 Billet

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Gates

Gates 15-17 Nissan Juke 4-Cyl. 1.6L Serpentine Standard V-Ribbed Belt

Gates auto part

Gates

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

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King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearings BMW/OPEL M51/M57/D25/Y25 TD Sputter Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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Mahle

Mahle OE BMW M54 B30 (306S3) Piston w/ Ring Set - 84.5mm Bore 48.3mm Length (Set of 6)

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GSC Power Division

GSC P-D BMW/Toyota B58 S3 Cams 292/300 Billet w/Intake Trigger (Use w/Upgraded Turbo/Ported Head)

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Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 85.00mm 9.5:1 CR 0-TDC - Set Of 6

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Wiseco

Wiseco BMW M50B25 84.50mm 9.5:1 CR 0-TDC - Set Of 6

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Supertech

Supertech BMW/Toyota B58 148.3mm C-C Length 4340 Forged I-Beam Conn Rod w/ARP625+ Bolts - Set of 6

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JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW Ultra Series +9.10cc Dish 82mm Bore Piston Kit (Set of 6)

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Brian Crower

Brian Crower BMW M50B25 Crankshaft 4340 Billet 95.6mm Stroke

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Mahle

Piston

Fel-Pro hardware kit

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW Z3 OS 30873 R Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set 21 Bolt Hole One Piece Gasket

Fel-Pro hardware kit

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW 325i ES 72440 Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set

Fel-Pro auto part

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW 325i HS 9397 B-1 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Fel-Pro auto part

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW 528e HS 9397 B Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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Victor Reinz

MAHLE Original 12-17 BMW N20B20A/N20B26A Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set

GSC Power Division auto part

GSC Power Division

GSC P-D BMW/Toyota B58 272/272 S1 Billet Camshafts

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Carrillo

Carrillo 2020 Toyota Supra/BMW B58 5.828in 3/8 CARR Bolt Connecting Rods (Single)

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Wiseco

Wiseco BMW S52B32 3.2L 86.5mm Bore 31mm CH -18.5cc Dish Piston Set of 6

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Mahle

Piston

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Mahle

Piston

Mahle auto part

Mahle

Piston Kit

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Mahle

Mahle MS BMW N54 B30 3.0L 84.50mm x 31.7mm CH 21.5cc 308g 9.6CR TBC Coated Pistons (Set of 6)

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Brian Crower

Brian Crower BMW M50 Series 5.315in ProH625+ Connecting Rods w/ARP 625+ Fasteners

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Mahle

Piston Kit

Fel-Pro auto part

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW 325i SS 72915 Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal Set

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 99-06 BMW M3 6-Cyl. 3.2L A.C. Belt Drive Tensioner

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 07-10 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Lower Belt Drive Pulley

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Wiseco

Wiseco 998 BMW M54B30 Double Vanos 3.024v ASC-06582 Piston Kit (Set of 6)

Gates 11-14 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Upper Belt Drive Pulley

Gates

Gates 11-14 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Upper Belt Drive Pulley

Wiseco auto part

Wiseco

Wiseco BMW 2.5 12V M20B25 Dish 8.8:1 CR 84MM Bore Piston Shelf Stock Kit

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Wiseco

Wiseco BMW S50B30 3.0L 24V Turbo Bore (86.5mm) - Size (+.50) - CR (12.0) Hich Compression Pistons

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 07-13 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Idler Belt Drive Pulley

Gates 97-99 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 2.8L Oil Separator Crankcase Vent Valves

Gates

Gates 97-99 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 2.8L Oil Separator Crankcase Vent Valves

Supertech springs

Supertech

Supertech BMW B58 Beehive Valve Spring Kit (Set Pressure 84 at 37mm)

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 07-10 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Upper Belt Drive Pulley

Gates 11-14 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Lower Belt Drive Pulley

Gates

Gates 11-14 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Lower Belt Drive Pulley

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates Timing Belt Component Kit 1990 BMW 325 IS

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JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW B48 2.0T 83.00mm Bore -12.3cc Piston Kit (Set of 4)

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Gates

Gates 07-13 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Tensioner Assy. Belt Drive Tensioner

JE Pistons auto part

JE Pistons

JE Pistons BMW B48 2.0T 82.00mm Bore -17.4cc Piston Kit (Set of 4)

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 93-94 BMW 740IL V-8 4.0L Alt. (Lower) Belt Drive Pulley

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 96-99 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 2.8L A.C. Belt Drive Tensioner

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Supertech

Supertech BMW M50/S50 Dual Valve Spring Kit

Gates 13-16 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Valve Cover To Intake Tube Emission Control Hose

Gates

Gates 13-16 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Valve Cover To Intake Tube Emission Control Hose

Supertech auto part

Supertech

Supertech BMW N55/S55 84mm 32.4mm CH 10.2:1 CR Piston - Single (Excl Rings)

Supertech intake system

Supertech

Supertech BMW M42/S42 33X5.97X106.10mm Flat Blk Nitrided Intake Valve - Set of 8

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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