3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93)
2005–2013 · Saloon, Touring, Coupe, Convertible · 10 engines
Problems, reviews and reliability for every engine in the 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93). Pick an engine below to see common faults, fault codes and what to check before buying.
320i / 325i 2.5 (N52)2005–2011 · petrol
Reliable
116i / 118i / 120i (N46, 2004–2007)2005–2007 · petrol
Maint. Sensitive
325i / 330i 3.0 (N52)2005–2011 · petrol
Maint. Sensitive
325d / 330d 3.0d (M57)2005–2011 · diesel
Reliable
325i / 330i 3.0 (N53, direct injection)2007–2011 · petrol
Problematic
316i / 318i / 320i 2.0 (N43)2007–2011 · petrol
Problematic
116d / 118d / 120d (N47, 2007–2011)2007–2013 · diesel
Avoid
335d 3.0d Twin Turbo (M57)2006–2011 · diesel
Expensive
335i 3.0 Twin Turbo (N54)2006–2010 · petrol
Problematic
320d 2.0d (M47TU2, early)2005–2007 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive