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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Covercraft auto part

Covercraft

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

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 64-68 Ford Mustang V-8 289 Fan & Alt. High Capacity V-Belt (Standard)

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 69-72 Chevrolet C & K Series Pickup V-8 350 P.S. High Capacity V-Belt (Standard)

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Hella

Hella Back Glass Wiper Blade 13in - Single

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 05-92 BMW 325i 6-Cyl 2.5L OE Type Radiator Cap - 30 psi

AIR FILTER G20

Dinan

AIR FILTER G20

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 07-13 BMW 328I 6-Cyl. 3.0L Thermostat To Eng. Molded Coolant Hose

MOOG 2000 BMW 323Ci Front Sway Bar Link

Moog

MOOG 2000 BMW 323Ci Front Sway Bar Link

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 12-14 Volkswagen Jetta 4-Cyl. 2.0L Diesel Serpentine Standard V-Ribbed Belt

Hella Winter Wiper Blade 18in - Single

Hella

Hella Winter Wiper Blade 18in - Single

MOOG 2006 BMW 325xi Front Right Outer / Right Outer Tie Rod

Moog

MOOG 2006 BMW 325xi Front Right Outer / Right Outer Tie Rod

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 80-86 Ford F Series V-8 5.0L Alt. High Capacity V-Belt (Standard)

AIR FILTER N55 AIR FILTER (M23

Dinan

AIR FILTER N55 AIR FILTER (M23

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 90-94 Toyota Pickup 4-Cyl. 2.4L A.C. High Capacity V-Belt (Standard)

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 85-92 Volkswagen Golf 4-Cyl. 1.8L Water Pump & Alt. High Capacity V-Belt (Standard)

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 92-97 Toyota Camry 4-Cyl. 2.2L Lower Flexible Coolant Hose (Standard)

Stoptech auto part

Stoptech

Posi-Quiet 14-15 BMW X1 / 2015 BMW ZR Semi-Metallic Front Brake Pads

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Gates

Gates 74-78 Mazda RX-4 / 79-91 RX-7 / 69/70/82 Corvette / 88-91 BMW M3 Auto V-Belt XL

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 97-00 BMW 328i / 00-06 BMW 325Ci / 330i / 330xi Radiator Molded Coolant Hose

3D MAXpider 20-22 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 1st & 2nd Row Floor Mats - Black

3D MAXpider

3D MAXpider 20-22 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 1st & 2nd Row Floor Mats - Black

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Gates

Gates 84-93 Volkswagen Jetta / 92-93 Passat / 85-93 Golf Accessory Drive Belt

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Gates

Gates 79-83 BMW 320i Molded Coolant Hose

Gates 84-85 BMW 318i/79-83 320i / 90-93 Mazda MX-5 Miata Vulco Flex II Coolant Hose

Gates

Gates 84-85 BMW 318i/79-83 320i / 90-93 Mazda MX-5 Miata Vulco Flex II Coolant Hose

PowerStop roof rack

PowerStop

Power Stop 01-05 BMW 320i Front Left Autospecialty Caliper w/Bracket

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 94-97 Chevrolet S-Series Pickup I4 2.2L Serpentine - K06 V-Ribbed Belt

Power Stop 01-06 BMW 330Ci Front Semi Coated Rotor

PowerStop

Power Stop 01-06 BMW 330Ci Front Semi Coated Rotor

Supertech 5mm Single Groove Valve Lock Conversion - Set of 24 (Req 2 Per Valve)

Supertech

Supertech 5mm Single Groove Valve Lock Conversion - Set of 24 (Req 2 Per Valve)

PowerStop auto part

PowerStop

Power Stop 2016 BMW 328i Rear Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Pads w/Hardware

PowerStop auto part

PowerStop

Power Stop 2011 BMW 1 Series M Rear Z16 Evolution Ceramic Brake Pads

MAHLE Original BMW 325I 06 Miscellaneous Gasket

Victor Reinz

MAHLE Original BMW 325I 06 Miscellaneous Gasket

Gates auto part

Gates

Gates 1995 BMW 325i 2.5L Micro-V Alt & PS Belt

Power Stop 14-16 BMW 228i Front Semi Coated Rotor

PowerStop

Power Stop 14-16 BMW 228i Front Semi Coated Rotor

Power Stop 2006 BMW 325xi Rear Semi Coated Rotor

PowerStop

Power Stop 2006 BMW 325xi Rear Semi Coated Rotor

Power Stop 01-06 BMW 330Ci Rear Semi Coated Rotor

PowerStop

Power Stop 01-06 BMW 330Ci Rear Semi Coated Rotor

Centric 2018 Mini Cooper Clubman Posi-Quiet Ceramic Front Brake Pads w/ Shims

Stoptech

Centric 2018 Mini Cooper Clubman Posi-Quiet Ceramic Front Brake Pads w/ Shims

Gates 97-98 BMW 320i / 90-93 Mazda MX-5 Miata / 77-82 Porsche 924 Molded Coolant Hose

Gates

Gates 97-98 BMW 320i / 90-93 Mazda MX-5 Miata / 77-82 Porsche 924 Molded Coolant Hose

PowerStop auto part

PowerStop

Power Stop 06-07 BMW 323i Front Z17 Evolution Ceramic Brake Pads w/Hardware

Power Stop 13-18 BMW 320i xDrive Rear Semi Coated Rotor

PowerStop

Power Stop 13-18 BMW 320i xDrive Rear Semi Coated Rotor

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Wilwood

Wilwood Flexline Kit 2014-2015 Mini Cooper Rear

PowerStop auto part

PowerStop

Power Stop 14-16 BMW 228i Front Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Pads w/Hardware

PowerStop auto part

PowerStop

Power Stop 14-16 BMW 228i Rear Z17 Evolution Ceramic Brake Pads w/Hardware

PowerStop auto part

PowerStop

Power Stop 08-13 BMW 328i Front Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Pads w/Hardware

PowerStop auto part

PowerStop

Power Stop 1991 BMW 318i Front or Rear Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Pads w/Hardware

PowerStop auto part

PowerStop

Power Stop 08-13 BMW 328i Front Z16 Evolution Ceramic Brake Pads

SuperPro 2011 BMW 1 Series M Base Rear Subframe Void Filler Insert Bushing Set - Forward Bushings

SuperPro

SuperPro 2011 BMW 1 Series M Base Rear Subframe Void Filler Insert Bushing Set - Forward Bushings

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Stoptech

Centric 91-99 BMW 318i/318is Passenger Side Inner Steering Tie Rod Assembly

PowerStop roof rack

PowerStop

Power Stop 92-98 BMW 318i Front Right Autospecialty Caliper w/Bracket

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Gates

Gates 82-83 Ford F Series PickUp / 87 Jeep Wrangler / 04 & 06 Pontiace GTO Micro-V Belt

Victor Reinz auto part

Victor Reinz

MAHLE Original BMW 128I 13-08 Miscellaneous Gasket

MAHLE Original BMW 323Ci 00 Oil Pan Gasket

Victor Reinz

MAHLE Original BMW 323Ci 00 Oil Pan Gasket

Centric Premium Ceramic Brake Pads Shims and Hardware - Front

Stoptech

Centric Premium Ceramic Brake Pads Shims and Hardware - Front

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Gates

Gates 96-99 BMW 328i Power Steering OEM Type Hose Assembly

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Gates

Gates 95-99 BMW M3 24.75in Centerline Length Small ID Coolant Hose

PowerStop auto part

PowerStop

Power Stop 07-09 BMW 323i Rear Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Pads w/Hardware

PowerStop roof rack

PowerStop

Power Stop 92-98 BMW 318i Rear Left Autospecialty Caliper w/Bracket

Centric C-Tek Standard Brake Rotor - Front

Stoptech

Centric C-Tek Standard Brake Rotor - Front

Putco auto part

Putco

Putco Optic 360 - High Power LED Fog Lamp Bulbs - H8

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Stoptech

Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Brake Pads w/Shims & Hardware - Front

Centric PQ PRO Disc Brake Pads w/Hardware - Rear

Stoptech

Centric PQ PRO Disc Brake Pads w/Hardware - Rear

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Gates

Gates 12 Honda Civic / 00-05 Toyota Celica Micro-V Belt

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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