Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]E46 · 2000–2005
BMW Série 3 330xi E46 · 231 hp (2000 to 2005)
The BMW Série 3 330xi of the E46 generation uses the M54B30 petrol engine with 231 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 231 PS / 170 kW
- Displacement
- 2 979 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- M54B30
- Period covered
- 2000–2005
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 5 speeds
- Automatic · 5 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
231 hp (170 kW), xDrive all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. Built from 2000 to 2005.
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In the range
It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The M54B30 engine is also fitted to: BMW Série 7 (E65/E66), BMW X3 (E83), BMW X5 (E53), BMW Z3 (E36/7 – E36/8), BMW Z4 (E85/E86).
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Maintenance and records
Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW Série 3 330xi E46?
The M54B30 petrol engine (2 979 cc), 231 hp (170 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW Série 3 330xi?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the M54B30 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026