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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AST springs

AST

AST Suspension 06-13 BMW 323i/325D/330D Cabrio (E93) Lowering Springs - 45mm/30mm TUV

A

AST

AST 5100 Series Shock Absorbers Non Coil Over BMW 3 series - E36 M3

SuperPro Universal Sway Bar Link Bush

SuperPro

SuperPro Universal Sway Bar Link Bush

AST coilovers

AST

AST 5300 Series Coilovers BMW 3 series - E30

SuperPro auto part

SuperPro

SuperPro 2006 BMW 325i Base Front Radius Arm Bushing Kit

SuperPro control arms

SuperPro

SuperPro 2014 BMW 228i Base Rear Upper Rearward Control Arm & Outer Bushing Kit

Ohlins coilovers

Ohlins

Ohlins 12-18 BMW 3/4-Series (F3X) RWD Road & Track Coilover System

SuperPro control arms

SuperPro

SuperPro 2001 BMW M3 Base Front Lower Inner Rearward Control Arm Bushing Kit

SuperPro control arms

SuperPro

SuperPro 1992 BMW 318is Base Front Lower Control Arm Set w/ Bushings

SuperPro control arms

SuperPro

SuperPro 2011 BMW 1 Series M Base Rear Upper Forward Forward Control Arm & Outer Bushing Kit

SuperPro auto part

SuperPro

SuperPro 2006 BMW 325i Base Front Radius Arm Set w/ Bushings

Ohlins coilovers

Ohlins

Ohlins 08-13 BMW M3 (E9X) Road & Track Coilover System

SuperPro sway bar

SuperPro

SuperPro 2009 BMW Z4 sDrive30i Rear 16mm Sway Bar Mount Bushing Set

AST springs

AST

AST Suspension 06-13 BMW 323i/325D/330D Cabrio (E93) Lowering Springs - 30mm/15mm TUV

SuperPro auto part

SuperPro

SuperPro 2004 Mazda 3 i Front HD Adjustable End Link Set (10mm Studs 254mm to 305mm)

AST coilovers

AST

AST 5200 Series Coilovers BMW 3 series - E36 M3

AST springs

AST

AST Suspension 12-19 BMW 330i/335i/340i/325D/330D Sedan (F30) Lowering Springs - 30mm/30mm

SuperPro auto part

SuperPro

SuperPro 2011 BMW 1 Series M Base Rear Trailing Arm and Bushing Set

AST springs

AST

AST Suspension 2019+ BMW M340i XDRIVE Lowering Springs 30mm/30mm

SuperPro sway bar

SuperPro

SuperPro 1984 BMW 318i Base Rear 16mm Sway Bar Mount Bushing Set

SuperPro springs

SuperPro

SuperPro 2001 BMW M3 Base Rear 10mm Lower Spring Isolator

SuperPro control arms

SuperPro

SuperPro 2011 BMW 1 Series M Base Rear Lower Rearward Control Arm/Toe Arm Bushing Set (Motorsport)

SuperPro control arms

SuperPro

SuperPro 2001 BMW M3 Base Rear Upper Inner Control Arm - Camber Adjustable Bushing Kit

SuperPro auto part

SuperPro

SuperPro Front LCA - Rearward Bushing Kit (+Caster/Double Offset - 70 Duro)

SuperPro auto part

SuperPro

SuperPro 2015 BMW 228i Base Rear HD Adjustable End Link Set (10mm Studs 125mm-145mm Length)

H&R springs

H&R

H&R 94-96 BMW M3 3.0L E36 Sport Spring (Non Cabrio)

K

KW

KW Coilover Kit V2 BMW 4-Series

KONI shock absorber

KONI

Koni Sport (Yellow) Shock 8/87-88 BMW 3 Series - E30 324TD - Rear

K

KW

KW BMW 330i xDrive G20 AWD Sedan Without Electronic Dampers Coilover V3

KW coilovers

KW

KW Coilover Kit DDC ECU BMW 3 Series F30 4cyl

Bilstein strut brace

Bilstein

Bilstein B6 BMW 228i 2014 / 320i 2015-2013 / 328i 2014-2012 Front Monotube Strut Assembly

Whiteline auto part

Whiteline

Whiteline 10/01-07/05 BMW 3 Series E46 Front Heavy Duty Adjustable 30mm Swaybar

H&R sway bar

H&R

H&R 07-13 328i Coupe/335i Coupe/335is Coupe E92 27mm Non Adj. Sway Bar - Front

Eibach auto part

Eibach

Eibach 28mm Front & 15mm Rear Anti-Roll-Kit for 06-10 BMW E90 325i/328i/330i Sedan / 07-10 BMW E82 1

Whiteline auto part

Whiteline

Whiteline KLC163 Front Swaybar Link Kit; fits Toyota Camry 97-11

KW coilovers

KW

KW Coilover Kit DDC ECU BMW M3 (E93) Conv. w/o EDC

H&R auto part

H&R

H&R 01-06 BMW 325Ci Cabrio/330Ci Cabrio E46 Touring Cup Kit (w/ Sport Suspension)

KW coilovers

KW

KW Coilover Kit V1 BMW 3-Series F30/ 4-Series F32 AWD w/ EDC

Bilstein auto part

Bilstein

Bilstein B16 (PSS10) 12-13 BMW 328i 2.0L & 3.0L/335i 3.0L Front & Rear Performance Suspension System

Bilstein auto part

Bilstein

Bilstein B16 1996 BMW M3 Base Front and Rear Performance Suspension System

KW coilovers

KW

KW Coilover Kit V3 2019+ BMW 330i Sedan 2WD (G20)

KW auto part

KW

KW H.A.S. BMW M3 (E90/E92) Sedan Coupe

H&R sway bar

H&R

H&R 14-16 BMW 435i Coupe F32 28mm Adj. 2 Hole Sway Bar - Front

Bilstein strut brace

Bilstein

Bilstein B8 2006 BMW 325xi Base Front Right 36mm Monotube Strut Assembly

KW coilovers

KW

KW Coilover Kit V2 BMW 3series E36 (3B 3/B 3C 3/C) Sedan Coupe Wagon Convertible (exc. M3)

Hotchkis auto part

Hotchkis

Hotchkis 07-13 BMW 3 Series E92 Rear Endlink Kit

Bilstein strut brace

Bilstein

Bilstein B4 1984 BMW 325e Base Front Twintube Strut Insert

Bilstein strut brace

Bilstein

Bilstein B8 1984 BMW 318i Base Front 30mm Monotube Strut Insert

SPC Performance control arms

SPC Performance

SPC Performance 95-99 BMW E36/99-06 E46/03-08 E85 Rear Adjustable Lower Control Arms

Bilstein strut brace

Bilstein

Bilstein B8 SP Monotube Strut - Front Left 13-14 BMW 328ix, 335i XDrive, 14-15 BMW 428i XDrive

KW coilovers

KW

KW BMW 330i xDrive G20 AWD Sedan Without Electronic Dampers Coilover V2

Bilstein strut brace

Bilstein

Bilstein B8 1992 BMW 318i Base Front Left 36mm Monotube Strut Assembly

H&R auto part

H&R

H&R 07-11 BMW 328i Sedan E90 Touring Cup Kit

KYB shock absorber

KYB

KYB Shocks & Struts Excel-G Front BMW 318 Series 1983-85

H&R springs

H&R

H&R 96-99 BMW M3 3.2L E36 Sport Spring (Non Cabrio)

KYB shock absorber

KYB

KYB Shocks & Struts Excel-G Front Left BMW 323 Series 1998-99 BMW 325i 1995 BMW 325is 1995 BMW 328i

Bilstein auto part

Bilstein

Bilstein B12 12-15 BMW 335i Front and Rear Suspension Kit

KONI shock absorber

KONI

Koni STR.T (Orange) Shock BMW 1 & 3 Series (E90) - Left Front

H&R auto part

H&R

H&R 07-11 BMW 328i Sedan/335i Sedan E90 Prem. Perf. Coil Over

KYB shock absorber

KYB

KYB Shocks & Struts Excel-G Front Right BMW 323 Series 1999-00 BMW 325Ci 2001-06 BMW 325i 2001-05 BM

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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