Compare Replacement Engine for BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 Series engine has ruled the very hard fought compact executive sector since making its debut in 1975. If you’re older engine for BMW 3 Series starts making noises check the engine light immediately. The engine light can also come on if you don’t change the engine at regular intervals. Engine oil for BMW 3 Series can be bought from any good retail outlets and the engine specs can be found on your log book. At Engine Trust we specialise in providing price comparison for quality used and reconditioned BMW 3 Series petrol & diesel engine. If you have been looking for a replacement BMW 3 Series engine, then you will be happy to know we have UK’s best suppliers of reconditioned and used BMW 3 Series engine, cylinder heads and gearboxes. You will not find a better quality BMW 3 Series engine for sale in the UK when comparing with us. Once you get instant quotes, choose the one that suits you best and check if the supplier has delivery services to home or garage. Also make sure you get a warranty from them.

BMW 3 Series Engine Problems

BMW 3 Series engine is an amazing piece of machinery but it is not without its flaws. It sometimes has fuel injector’s faulty clutch. Some Continual engine management issues have also been reported. BMW 3 Series engine problems that have also been reported with its airbags, braking problem, brake light problem, cooling fan problem, suspension problem, fuel injection problem, braking assistance problem, convertible airbag problem, seatbelt problem, power steering problem and tyre problems.

BMW 3 Series Engine History

The BMW 3 Series is the best compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. It is BMW's best-selling model, accounting for around 30% of the BMW brand's annual total sales. The BMW 3 Series engine has won numerous awards throughout its history.

BMW 3 Series Engine - E21: (1975-1983)

The first BMW 3 Series engine was released in 1975. When the E21 was released, three variations were available: 316 (1.6-litre), 318 (1.8-litre) and 320 (2.0-litre) BMW M10 four-cylinder engines.

BMW 3 Series Engine - E30: (1983-1991)

The E30 BMW engine was sold from 1983 through 1991 in saloon form, and through 1993 in convertible form. BMW 3 Series engine displacement was reduced to 2.5 L, output was up to 168bhp but torque dropped to 222 N·m as the company focused on performance rather than economy.

BMW 3 Series Engine - E36: (1991-2000)

This BMW 3 Series engine was introduced in 1990 as the successor to the E30. It was eventually superseded by the E46 starting in 1999 for saloons, and 2000 for coupes and cabriolets. Engine for BMW 3 Series in this generation was the 2.5 L M50B25 used in the 325 models and was replaced in 1996 with the 2.8 L M52B28, creating the 328i line.

BMW 3 Series Engine - E46: (1998-2006)

The BMW E46 engine was introduced in 1998 as a 1999 model, in saloon version only, replacing that of the E36 the same year. The initial BMW 3 Series engine for sale were the 2.5 L 323 and 2.8 L 328.

BMW 3 Series Engine - E90: (2005-2012)

Sales of the BMW E90 engine were very strong. In 2007, a record total of more than 550,000 vehicles were sold and it was the seventh most popular car in the United Kingdom. However, BMW 3 Series E90 production ended in October 2011.

BMW 3 Series Engine - F30: (2012-Present)

The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series engine was revealed on October 14, 2011 in Munich. The 2012 BMW 3 Series included aluminum four-cylinder petrol engines ranging from 135 to 245 horsepower. These BMW 3 Series engines for sale included new technologies such as variable intake and exhaust-valve timing, sequential turbochargers, and direct fuel injection. A familiar line-up of four and six-cylinder specification are available, with the flagship 335i e46 engine managing 0-60mph in just 5.5 seconds while returning 35.8mpg. However, the star of the show is the 2013 BMW 3 Series engine giving out 181bhp 2.0 litre in the 320d. This engine combines 60mpg+ with a 0-60mph sprint of just 7.5 seconds. A six-speed manual is standard on all versions, with an efficient eight-speed auto available as an option. The latest BMW 3 Series engine has different variants on offer, among them the new 242bhp turbocharged four-cylinder 328i engine, which replaces the old 325i and 330i’s BMW 3 Series engine.

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