BMW Série 3 Maintenance Schedule

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

Maintenance Schedule Download schedule PDF

BMW Série 3

E46 (1998-2006)

Available Engines

Maintenance Schedule

Average Service Costs

Available Engines

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

AutoKarnet

Maintenance Schedule

Complete maintenance schedule for the BMW Série 3 vehicle: oil changes, timing belt, brakes and all scheduled services.

01
25 000 km
2 ans
Oil chyearge + filter, check running gear
02
50 000 km
4 ans
Oil chyearge, tors filters, liquide frein
03
100 000 km
6 ans
Corrroie accessoires, gearbox oil chyearge, differential arrière

Intervals and costs are indicative. Engine, usage and manufacturer recommendations may change them. Check the vehicle handbook and consult a qualified professional.

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.

FAQ

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.

Similar models