3 Series

Model Overview

The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. Successor to the BMW New Class, it has been produced in six different generations and in five different body styles. It is BMW’s best-selling model, accounting for around 30% of the BMW brand’s annual total sales (excluding motorbikes).
BMW 3 Series

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BMW released its E21 in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis, nearly doubling BMW’s worldwide auto sales figures in three years. The 3 Series has also maintained BMW’s racing heritage. The M version of the 3 Series, M3, debuted in 1988.

There have been six generations; their respective chassis codes are:

BMW E21 – (1975–1983) 3 Series

BMW E30 – (1983–1991) 3 Series

BMW E36 – (1991–2000) 3 Series

BMW E46 – (1999–2006) 3 Series

BMW E90 – (2005–2011/EUR, 2006–2011/US) 3 Series saloon

BMW E91 – (2005–2011/EUR, 2006–2011/US) 3 Series Touring (Sports Wagon)

BMW E92 – (2007–2011) 3 Series Coupé

BMW E93 – (2007–2013) 3 Series Convertible

BMW F30 – (2012–) 3 Series saloon

BMW F31 – (2012–) 3 Series Touring (Sports Wagon)

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3 Series Classifieds

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BMW 330 Ci

BMW 330 Ci

Genuine mileage 22.500 in excellent original condition owned by mechanics wife AA or RAC inspection welcome. Full Extras Future classic…
09/03/2022
London
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Price: £9,500.00
E30 318i Lux

E30 318i Lux

E30 318i Lux. 143,500 miles. This car has had thousands spent on the underside of the vehicle and must be…
27/01/2023
Derbyshire
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Price: £9,000.00
BMW 316se - year 2000 - just 13,500 miles!

BMW 316se - year 2000 - just 13,500 miles!

I have for sale a BMW 316se which was part of my father's collection (he had 19 cars). He sadly…
17/01/2023
Cheshire
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Price: £9,000.00

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Chair: 
Simon Maskell
E30 Model Rep:
Neil McDonald
M3 Model Rep:
VACANT
E21 Model Rep:
Kyri Nicolaou
E46 Model Rep:
Simon Maskell
E36 Model Rep:
Michal Michalski
F30/31/34 Model Rep:
VACANT
E90-E93 Model Rep:
Alex Jefferson

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