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BMW Série 3 Maintenance Schedule

E46 (1998-2006). Discover the complete maintenance schedule, average costs, and common issues for this model.

Available Engines

  • 318i 143ch
  • 320i 170ch
  • 325i 192ch
  • 330i 231ch
  • 320d 150ch
  • 330d 184/204ch
  • M3 343ch

Maintenance Schedule

Every 25 000 km 2 ans
Vidange + filtre, contrôle trains roulants
Every 50 000 km 4 ans
Vidange, tous filtres, liquide frein
Every 100 000 km 6 ans
Courroie accessoires, vidange boîte, pont arrière

Average Service Costs

Vidange 110-180€
Freins AV 330-520€
Refroidissement 400-800€

Common Issues

Vieillissement général : refroidissement (vase expansion, pompe eau), trains roulants (silentblocs, triangles). Moteurs M54 (6 cylindres) excellents. Diesel M47 increvable.

Frequently asked questions about BMW Série 3

Service every 25 000 km or 2 ans (whichever comes first). Vidange + filtre, contrôle trains roulants. Use manufacturer-approved oil.

Average costs: vidange 110-180€, freins av 330-520€, refroidissement 400-800€. Preventive maintenance avoids expensive repairs.

Vieillissement général : refroidissement (vase expansion, pompe eau), trains roulants (silentblocs, triangles). Moteurs M54 (6 cylindres) excellents. Diesel M47 increvable.... Regular maintenance is key to long-term reliability.

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