BMW3 SeriesEngines for Sale —Used & Reconditioned
Every engine. Every generation. 1998–Present.
17 engine families across E46 to G20/G21 — verified fitment by registration, fixed prices, UK delivery.
12-Month Warranty
Unlimited mileage on recon
Verified Fitment
Checked by registration
UK Nationwide Delivery
Fast & secure, 2-4 days
14-Day Returns
Uninstalled, full refund
Featured 3 Series Engines in Stock
Ready-stock units with fixed, listed prices.
All 17 Engine Families for BMW 3 Series
Select your generation to see compatible engines.
17 engines — scroll for more
3 Series Engine Price Guide
Starting prices from the current engine-family data.
The price on each published listing is the price you pay.
Used or Reconditioned
3 Series Engines Through the Generations

E46 1998–2006
tail-production years ran the M57 diesel, widely regarded as exceptionally durable.

E90-E93 2005–2013
introduced N52/N54/N55 petrol sixes and N47/N57 diesels, alongside entry-level N43/N46 fours.

F30-F35 2011–2019
launched on N13/N20 turbo-four petrols and N47 diesel, before the 2015-2017 transition to BMW's B-series modular family (B47, B48, B58, B57) that continues into the current G20/G21 generation.
3 Series Engine Buying FAQs
17 confirmed engine families across four generations — the widest range of any BMW model, reflecting the 3 Series' position as BMW's volume nameplate.
Use the registration checker on this page — generation and production year are the clearest first filters given how many mid-generation transitions this model has had (328i alone used N20 then B48 within the same F30 generation).
Legacy N-series applications have well-established used-donor supply. Current B-series and M-specific S-codes more commonly favour reconditioned.
Reconditioned engines carry a 12-month, unlimited-mileage warranty on internal mechanical components. UK mainland delivery by kerbside pallet, typically 2–4 working days, with 14-day uninstalled returns.




