Oil change
Every 15 000 km
Every 1 year
Indicative interval - varies by powertrain (Longlife schedule possible)
Plan d’maintenance BMW Série 3
Online service book
Dedicated pages:Série 3 Cabriolet E46 →Série 3 E36 →Série 3 E46 →Série 3 E90 →Série 3 F30 →Série 3 G20 →Série 3 Cabriolet E36 →Série 3 Cabriolet E93 →Série 3 Compact E36 →Série 3 Compact E46 →Série 3 Coupé E36 →Série 3 Coupé E46 →Série 3 Coupé E92 →Série 3 Gran Turismo F34 →Série 3 Touring E36 →Série 3 Touring E46 →Série 3 Touring E91 →Série 3 Touring F31 →Série 3 Touring G21 →
Choose your powertrain
Powertrains and average consumption
This model range is available with several powertrains. The consumption figures come from manufacturer data for each version.
Petrol and diesel powertrains643 versions listed▾
Petrol, diesel or LPG versions. The intervals shown cover the usual mechanical jobs.
Série 3 Cabriolet E46
2000-2003
Série 3 E36
1995-2000
Série 3 E46
1998-2005
Série 3 E90
2005-2012
Série 3 F30
2011-2019
Série 3 G20
2018-Present
Série 3 Cabriolet E36
1995-1999
Série 3 Cabriolet E93
2007-2013
Série 3 Compact E36
1995-2000
Série 3 Compact E46
2001-2005
Série 3 Coupé E36
1995-1999
Série 3 Coupé E46
1999-2003
Série 3 Coupé E92
2006-2013
Série 3 Gran Turismo F34
2013-2020
Série 3 Touring E36
1995-2000
Série 3 Touring E46
1999-2005
Série 3 Touring E91
2005-2012
Série 3 Touring F31
2012-2019
Série 3 Touring G21
2019-Present
Autres générations (carnet gratuit)
Hybrid powertrains52 versions listed▾
HEV, MHEV and PHEV versions. They combine petrol/diesel servicing with hybrid-system checks.
Série 3 F30
2011-2019
Série 3 G20
2018-Present
Série 3 Touring G21
2019-Present
Fréquences d'maintenance recommandées
General figures for BMW Série 3. Exact values depend on generation and powertrain - the precise plan is on each generation page below.
Petrol and diesel powertrains▾
Service markers for petrol/diesel versions. Exact intervals vary by engine and model year.
Service
Every 15 000 km
Every 1 year
Brake pads
Every 30 000 to 50 000 km
Every 2 years
Poids ou puissance élevés : usure des number platettes accélérée sur certaines versions
Timing belt / chain
Timing chain - watch this engine
Known chain wear or stretch: inspection advised, no fixed interval
Battery (12 V)
Every 50 000 km
Every 4 years
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
Every 100 000 km
Automatic regeneration while driving: regularly do 20 min on a fast road; preventive clean around 100,000 km
EGR valve
Every 80 000 km
Valve that soots up easily on diesels: a preventive clean avoids power loss and limp mode
Hybrid powertrains▾
Service markers for hybrid versions. Oil changes, brakes and system checks need to stay in step.
Oil change
Every 15 000 km
Every 1 year
Indicative interval - varies by powertrain (Longlife schedule possible)
Service
Every 15 000 km
Every 1 year
Brake pads
Every 30 000 to 40 000 km
Every 2 years
Poids ou puissance élevés : usure des number platettes accélérée sur certaines versions
Timing belt / chain
Timing chain - designed to last, no scheduled replacement
Battery (12 V)
Every 50 000 km
Every 4 years
Estimated average budget
Premium costServicing a BMW Série 3 sits about 55% above the market average (premium positioning).
Simple oil change~160 €
Full service~490 €
Front brake pads~230 €
Tyres (set of 4)~450 €
Timing chain: no scheduled replacement.
* Indicative estimates for parts and labour.
Frequently asked questions about BMW Série 3
Is servicing the same on every Série 3 version?▾
No. The Série 3 is available as petrol/diesel or hybrid depending on the version. The jobs differ by powertrain.
What are the common problems on the Série 3?▾
Série 3 owners should especially watch: Engine-oil level and quality regularly, especially on short trips. Keep to timing-belt or timing-chain intervals for your version. Garajo includes these watch points so you can act early.
Which BMW Série 3 powertrain is best for town use?▾
BMW Série 3 mix: petrol/diesel : 643 versions ; hybrid : 52 versions. In town, prefer hybrid versions; they stay more efficient in frequent stop-start traffic. The range is mostly petrol/diesel (643 of 695).
Which BMW Série 3 powertrain should you choose if you mostly drive on the motorway?▾
BMW Série 3 mix: petrol/diesel : 643 versions ; hybrid : 52 versions. For regular motorway use, diesel versions of this model are usually the best fit (range and refinement at a steady speed). The range is mostly petrol/diesel (643 of 695).
Models proches BMW
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(1995 - Present)Intervals, watch points, FAQ.
BMW Série 5
(1995 - Present)Intervals, watch points, FAQ.
BMW M5
(1998 - Present)Intervals, watch points, FAQ.
BMW X5
(2000 - Present)Intervals, watch points, FAQ.
BMW Série 6
(2003 - 2023)Intervals, watch points, FAQ.
BMW X3
(2003 - Present)Intervals, watch points, FAQ.
Compatible engine oil
Which engine oil for BMW Série 3?
These links point to the SAE grades found in the Garajo catalogue for this model. The manufacturer standard remains the deciding factor.
5W-30 for BMW Série 3
Capacity : 6.5 lBMW Longlife-04BMW Longlife-01 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40BMW Longlife-01 FE
5W-40 for BMW Série 3
Capacity : 6.5 lBMW Longlife-04BMW Longlife-01 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40BMW Longlife-01 FE
0W-30 for BMW Série 3
Capacity : 6.5 lBMW Longlife-04BMW Longlife-01 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40BMW Longlife-01 FE
0W-40 for BMW Série 3
Capacity : 6.5 lBMW Longlife-04BMW Longlife-01 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40BMW Longlife-01 FE
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