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E30 Sedan · Coupe · Touring · Cabrio
BMW 3 Series · Sedan · Coupe · Touring · Cabrio · 1982–1994
The last of the old-school 3-series: light, simple and endlessly restorable.
Production run
1982–1994
Engines covered
4
Avg. part price
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19902026
Interactive systems map
Inspect the E30
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Systems map
Where it goes wrong
Each numbered hotspot counts the documented failure points in that area. Select one to see the specifics for this chassis and engine.
Failure points by system
Engine5
Cooling1
Documented issues per engine
4M40
4M42
4M20
0S14
Known weak points
What breaks on the E30
Guides & playbooks
E30 playbooks
Maintenance scheduleGive me a mileage-based maintenance schedule for a BMW 3 Series E30, including the items the factory schedule skips.Buyer's inspectionI'm inspecting a used BMW 3 Series E30. What exactly should I check, test drive and look for underneath?Build planPlan a staged performance build for a BMW 3 Series E30 that stays reliable as a daily driver.Fault code lookupI have a fault code on my BMW 3 Series E30. Walk me through what it means and how to confirm the cause.
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