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).
“The most important thing is the cars are fun.
If your car isn’t, you’ve obviously got the wrong car.”
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)
3 Series Events
3 Series News
Which BMW should I buy as first time owner?
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BMW 320i E36 vs. BMW 325i E36
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Is the E30 BMW 325i the Classic E30 You Really Want?
At the moment, used sports car prices are simply bonkers. You can’t buy a nice-condition ’90s...
3 Series Munich Trip 2021
This event had to be postponed from 2020. The trip is capped at 20 participants and Autofahrt...
The new BMW M3 Competition Saloon and BMW M4 Competition Coupé
Latest generation M models blend searing performance with everyday usability Powered by a 510hp...
E30 Register Facebook Page
The iconic 3 series E30. Whether you own an E30 or simply admire them, please feel free to...
Technical material and resources
3 Series Classifieds
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Welcome to the BMW Car Club GB classifieds. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a new or used BMW, parts or collectibles, the classifieds can cater for your requirements. We offer automobiles from both like minded enthusiasts who have lovingly cared for and enjoyed their BMW’s as well as those selected by our club’s team of experts. With almost 5,000 members in the club, adverts will have huge reach for sellers and variety for those buying.
2003 BMW E46 330Ci Clubsport
Essex
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Price: £6,595.00
Bmw e46 325ci 2005
West Sussex
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Price: £5,500.00
BMW E46 330I SE AUTO 2002
Total views: 25
Price: £2,000.00
For Sale: 1995 E36 328i Auto
London
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Price: £5,000.00
Auction Results
BMW E21
BMW E30
BMW E36
BMW E46
BMW E90
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Contacts
Chair:
Simon Maskell
E30 Model Rep:
Neil McDonald
M3 Model Rep:
VACANT
E21 Model Rep:
VACANT
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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