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 81-95 Toyota Pickup 4-Cyl. 2.4L Lower - Eng. To Pipe Molded Coolant Hose

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 80-83 Dodge D & W Series Pickup 6-Cyl. 3.7L Upper Molded Coolant Hose

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 80-87 Chevrolet Chevette 4-Cyl. 1.6L Upper Molded Coolant Hose

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 87-92 Volkswagen Golf 4-Cyl. 1.8L Alt. High Capacity V-Belt (Standard)

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 69-79 Chevrolet Corvette V-8 350 A.P. High Capacity V-Belt (Standard)

Covercraft black auto part

Covercraft

Covercraft Limited Edition Custom Dash Cover by DashMat - Black

Covercraft auto part

Covercraft

Covercraft Limited Edition Custom Dash Cover by DashMat - Beige

Gates 07-10 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Thermostat To Eng. Molded Coolant Hose

Gates

Gates 07-10 BMW 335I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Thermostat To Eng. Molded Coolant Hose

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Gates

Gates 07-13 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Breather Line Molded Coolant Hose

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 01-05 BMW 325I 6-Cyl. 2.5L Lower Molded Coolant Hose

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 96-98 BMW Z3 4-Cyl. 1.9L Upper Molded Coolant Hose

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 01-09 Subaru Outback 6-Cyl. 3.0L Lower Molded Coolant Hose

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 14-22 Dodge Ram Pickup V-6 3.0L Diesel Serpentine Standard V-Ribbed Belt

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 87-91 BMW 325I 6-Cyl. 2.5L By Pass Molded Coolant Hose

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 2020 Ford Ranger 4-Cyl. 2.3L Serpentine - Fan & A.C. Standard V-Ribbed Belt

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 16-21 Volkswagen Jetta 4-Cyl. 1.4L Serpentine Standard V-Ribbed Belt

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 88-93 BMW 325I 6-Cyl. 2.5L Upper Molded Coolant Hose

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 01-06 BMW M3 6-Cyl. 3.2L Serpentine - A.C. Standard V-Ribbed Belt

Brembo OE 20-23 BMW M340i/19-23 Z4/20-24 Toyota GR Supra PRIME Ceramic Brake Pad - Rear

Brembo

Brembo OE 20-23 BMW M340i/19-23 Z4/20-24 Toyota GR Supra PRIME Ceramic Brake Pad - Rear

Brembo OE 2022 BMW i4/19-22 Z4/20-22 Toyota GR Supra PRIME Low-Met Brake Pad - Rear

Brembo

Brembo OE 2022 BMW i4/19-22 Z4/20-22 Toyota GR Supra PRIME Low-Met Brake Pad - Rear

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 85-91 Mercury Topaz 4-Cyl. 2.3L Lower Flexible Coolant Hose (Standard)

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 84-94 Toyota Pickup 4-Cyl. 2.4L Lower - Pipe To Rad. Flexible Coolant Hose (Standard)

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 84-87 BMW 325E 6-Cyl. 2.7L Upper Molded Coolant Hose

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 84-87 BMW 325E 6-Cyl. 2.7L Lower Molded Coolant Hose

Goodridge 07-12 BMW 328i Stainless Steel Rear Brake Lines

Goodridge

Goodridge 07-12 BMW 328i Stainless Steel Rear Brake Lines

Goodridge 07-12 BMW 328i Stainless Steel Front Brake Lines

Goodridge

Goodridge 07-12 BMW 328i Stainless Steel Front Brake Lines

Akrapovic BMW M2 Coupe (G87) Rear Wing - Chopped Carbon

Akrapovic

Akrapovic BMW M2 Coupe (G87) Rear Wing - Chopped Carbon

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Chase Bays

Chase Bays 95-06 BMW 3-Series E36/E46 Caliper Brake Lines - Rear Lines

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Chase Bays

Chase Bays 95-06 BMW 3-Series E36/E46 Caliper Brake Lines - Front Lines

MOOG 2006 BMW 325xi Front Lower Inner Forward Control Arm Bushing

Moog

MOOG 2006 BMW 325xi Front Lower Inner Forward Control Arm Bushing

MOOG 11-12 BMW 335is Rear Upper Rearward Control Arm Bushing

Moog

MOOG 11-12 BMW 335is Rear Upper Rearward Control Arm Bushing

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Moog

MOOG 14-16 BMW 228i Tie Rod

MOOG 14-16 BMW 228i Front Right Outer / Right Outer Tie Rod

Moog

MOOG 14-16 BMW 228i Front Right Outer / Right Outer Tie Rod

MOOG 14-16 BMW 228i Front Left Outer / Left Outer Tie Rod

Moog

MOOG 14-16 BMW 228i Front Left Outer / Left Outer Tie Rod

MOOG 11-13 BMW 335is Rear Upper Center Control Arm

Moog

MOOG 11-13 BMW 335is Rear Upper Center Control Arm

Fel-Pro hardware kit

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW 328i Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set 29 Bolt Hole One Piece Gasket

Fel-Pro auto part

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW Z3 OS 30747 R Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set PermaDry Molded Rubber

Fel-Pro hardware kit

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW 325i ES 72943 Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set

Fel-Pro hardware kit

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro TOS 18785 Transmission Oil Pan Gasket 17 Bolt Hole One Piece Gasket

MOOG 92-98 BMW 318i Rear At Knuckle (Lower) / Rear Lower Outer Control Arm Bushing

Moog

MOOG 92-98 BMW 318i Rear At Knuckle (Lower) / Rear Lower Outer Control Arm Bushing

Fel-Pro intake system

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW X5 MS 97523 Engine Intake Manifold Gasket Set

Covercraft auto part

Covercraft

UVS100 Premier Series Custom Sunscreen

Covercraft auto part

Covercraft

UVS100 Premier Series Custom Sunscreen

Fel-Pro auto part

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW 335i VS 50867 R Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Fel-Pro auto part

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW X5 VS 50864 R Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Fel-Pro auto part

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW 325i VS 50860 R Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

MOOG 92-98 BMW 318i Rear Control Arm Bushing

Moog

MOOG 92-98 BMW 318i Rear Control Arm Bushing

Covercraft auto part

Covercraft

Covercraft Custom Fit Car Covers - 3-Layer Moderate Climate Gray

Covercraft auto part

Covercraft

Covercraft Custom Fit Car Covers - Sunbrella Toast

Fel-Pro intake system

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW M3 MS 97316-1 Engine Intake Manifold Gasket Set

Fel-Pro intake system

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW 328i Engine Intake Manifold Gasket Set

MOOG 11-13 BMW 335is Rear Sway Bar Link

Moog

MOOG 11-13 BMW 335is Rear Sway Bar Link

MOOG 01-05 BMW 325xi Front Inner Lower Left Ball Joint

Moog

MOOG 01-05 BMW 325xi Front Inner Lower Left Ball Joint

Fel-Pro auto part

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW Z3 VS 50798 R Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Covercraft auto part

Covercraft

UVS100 Premier Series Custom Sunscreen

MOOG 01-05 BMW 325xi Front Left Outer / Left Outer Tie Rod

Moog

MOOG 01-05 BMW 325xi Front Left Outer / Left Outer Tie Rod

Fel-Pro exhaust

Fel-Pro

Fel-Pro BMW 328i MS 97283 Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

MOOG 11-13 BMW 335is Front Right Sway Bar Link

Moog

MOOG 11-13 BMW 335is Front Right Sway Bar Link

MOOG 14-16 BMW 228i Front / Front Left Sway Bar Link

Moog

MOOG 14-16 BMW 228i Front / Front Left Sway Bar Link

Brembo auto part

Brembo

Brembo 14-16 BMW 228i Premium NAO Ceramic OE Equivalent Pad - Rear

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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