BMW 3 Series Wreckers Sydney: used parts matched to your car
The 3 Series is the BMW most people picture, and it has been a Sydney staple for decades. The common chassis codes are the E46 (1998–2006), E90 (2005–2012), F30 (2012–2019) and G20 (from 2019), with Touring wagons and coupes under related codes. As BMW 3 Series wreckers in Sydney, we match each request to the right generation and body style before quoting.
Within a chassis, the engine is the main variable. The 320i, 325i, 330i, 320d and 335i differ in turbocharging, cooling, fuel systems and exhaust. The N20, N55 and B48 petrol engines each have known parts that need matching exactly.
Send the VIN or the production date from the door jamb. Mid-cycle changes mean the same chassis can use different lights and electronics depending on the month it was built.
Is a 3 Series sedan part the same as a Touring part?
Not behind the front doors. Tail lights, tailgate and glass differ.
What details do you need for a 3 Series?
Chassis or year, body, engine, VIN and the part number if you have it.
3 Series parts across generations
Common 3 Series requests include headlights, tail lights, bumpers, guards, bonnets, mirrors, water pumps, radiators and suspension arms. Customers come to our BMW 3 Series wreckers for the parts listed below, among others.
Cooling parts are a frequent need: plastic expansion tanks, thermostat housings and water pumps age with heat. Tell us the engine so we can match the connections and sensors.
Headlights come as halogen, xenon or LED depending on the car, with different control units. Tell us which, plus the side.
If you want to see what else is covered, our BMW wreckers in Sydney page covers the range from the 1 Series to the X5.
Can an E90 part fit an F30?
Rarely. The platform changed, so confirm the number.
Do you have 3 Series engines?
It depends on recovered cars. Ask with the engine code and year.
Checking a used 3 Series part
Staff remove and check parts, and customers cannot choose items themselves. Ask about the actual part.
For a headlight, ask about cracked tabs and lens condition. For cooling parts, ask about hairline cracks, since plastic housings can look sound but leak. Request daylight photos of painted panels.
We give no warranty or guarantee. A faulty part, or one we supplied incorrectly, can be returned; a part the customer ordered in error cannot be refunded.
What if my 3 Series part is faulty?
Contact us with the order details and we will arrange a return.
Can I return a 3 Series part I ordered wrongly?
No. Please confirm the specification first.
3 Series pickup and delivery
Collect from our Sydney site by arrangement, or ask for a delivery quote. Small parts such as sensors and cooling fittings may go by courier. Our BMW 3 Series wreckers Sydney team can confirm the best way to move your part.
Bumpers, bonnets and doors need freight, and engines and gearboxes need a truck. Shipping is extra. We need the postcode and receiver details, and we don't courier batteries or tyres.
Can a 3 Series bonnet be sent interstate?
By freight, subject to destination. Ask for a quote.
Does the 3 Series quote include freight?
No, it is a separate charge.