BMW 3 Series service intervals and major service checklist

BMW 3 Series maintenance schedule, checklist, guides and tips

Here you'll find a wide range of repair guides and video tutorials for BMW 3 Series maintenance tasks that you can do yourself.
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BMW 3 Series service intervals and maintenance recommendations

Maintenance schedule and service intervals for BMW 3 Series

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Replacement intervals
Air Filter
Engine Oil
Oil Filter
Filter, cabin air
Fuel Filter
Brake Fluid
Spark Plug
Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit
Timing Belt Kit
Starter Battery
BMW 3 Series maintenance: detailed step-by-step instructions and video tutorials
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Tips and tricks for BMW 3 Series maintenance

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Brake Pads
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    99K views
    Published on: 31/01/2017
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW 3 Coupe (E92) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change a front brake discs and brake pads on BMW 3 E46 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    64K views
    Published on: 16/03/2016
  • Video instructions for basic BMW 3 (E46) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change rear brake pads on BMW 3 E46 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    32K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
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    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    28K views
    Published on: 05/10/2016
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    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    23K views
    Published on: 04/10/2016
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW 3 Saloon (E46) maintenance and repairs
    How to change front brake pads / front brake pad set on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    18K views
    Published on: 29/05/2019
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW 3 Coupe (E46) maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change rear brake pads on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    15K views
    Published on: 06/05/2019
  • Preventive maintenance every BMW 3 Touring (E91) 2018 needs – free video guide
    How to change rear brake pads / rear brake pad set on BMW 330i 3 (E92) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    14K views
    Published on: 26/08/2019
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Brake Discs
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change rear brake discs and brake pads BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    85K views
    Published on: 18/08/2017
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW 3 Coupe (E92) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change a rear brake discs on BMW 3 E46 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    78K views
    Published on: 15/03/2016
  • Video instructions for basic BMW 3 (E46) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change a front brake discs and brake pads on BMW 3 E46 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    64K views
    Published on: 16/03/2016
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    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    28K views
    Published on: 05/10/2016
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW 3 (F30, F35, F80) 2022 maintenance & more
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    23K views
    Published on: 04/10/2016
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW 3 Saloon (E46) maintenance and repairs
    How to change front brake discs on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    19K views
    Published on: 29/04/2019
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW 3 Coupe (E46) maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change rear brake discs on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    12K views
    Published on: 06/05/2019
  • Preventive maintenance every BMW 3 Touring (E91) 2018 needs – free video guide
    How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on BMW 330i 3 (E92) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    11K views
    Published on: 29/08/2019
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Spark Plug
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change spark plug on BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    43K views
    Published on: 26/07/2018
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW 3 Coupe (E92) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change spark plug on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    32K views
    Published on: 25/04/2019
  • Video instructions for basic BMW 3 (E46) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change spark plug on BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    14K views
    Published on: 26/07/2018
  • For help with DIY BMW E9020230 maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change spark plug on BMW 330i 3 (E92) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    13K views
    Published on: 22/08/2019
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW 3 (F30, F35, F80) 2022 maintenance & more
    How to change spark plug on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    13K views
    Published on: 26/07/2018
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW 3 Saloon (E46) maintenance and repairs
    How to change spark plug on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    8K views
    Published on: 09/03/2021
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    How to change spark plug on BMW 1 Series E82 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    16K views
    Published on: 13/07/2020
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    Preventive maintenance every BMW 3 Touring (E91) 2018 needs – free video guide
    How to change spark plug on BMW 520i (E39) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    7K views
    Published on: 21/04/2020
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Air Filter
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change Air Filter on BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    74K views
    Published on: 18/01/2017
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    How to change air filter on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    37K views
    Published on: 27/05/2019
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    How to change air filter on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    22K views
    Published on: 24/04/2019
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    How to change air filter on BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    17K views
    Published on: 08/09/2016
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    How to change air filter on BMW 330i 3 (E92) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    7K views
    Published on: 21/08/2019
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    How to change air filter on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    6K views
    Published on: 30/03/2021
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    Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW 3 Coupe (E46) maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change air filter on BMW E60 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    38K views
    Published on: 10/06/2020
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    Preventive maintenance every BMW 3 Touring (E91) 2018 needs – free video guide
    How to change air filter on BMW E39 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    8K views
    Published on: 25/02/2021
Learn how to maintain your BMW 3 Series yourself with our helpful video guides
Fuel Filter
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change fuel filter BMW 3 (E90) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    190K views
    Published on: 17/04/2019
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    How to change fuel filter BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    52K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
  • Video instructions for basic BMW 3 (E46) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change fuel filter BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    26K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
  • For help with DIY BMW E9020230 maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change fuel filter BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    22K views
    Published on: 24/04/2019
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW 3 (F30, F35, F80) 2022 maintenance & more
    How to change fuel filter BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    9K views
    Published on: 27/05/2019
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW 3 Saloon (E46) maintenance and repairs
    How to change fuel filter BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    6K views
    Published on: 24/03/2021
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    Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW 3 Coupe (E46) maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change fuel filter on BMW X3 E83 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    96K views
    Published on: 27/07/2018
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    Preventive maintenance every BMW 3 Touring (E91) 2018 needs – free video guide
    How to change fuel filter BMW E60 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    50K views
    Published on: 16/06/2020
Learn how to maintain your BMW 3 Series yourself with our helpful video guides
Pollen Filter
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change Pollen Filter on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    68K views
    Published on: 19/07/2018
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    How to change Pollen Filter on BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    22K views
    Published on: 19/07/2018
  • Video instructions for basic BMW 3 (E46) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change pollen filter on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    14K views
    Published on: 03/03/2021
  • For help with DIY BMW E9020230 maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change pollen filter on BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    6K views
    Published on: 19/07/2018
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW 3 (F30, F35, F80) 2022 maintenance & more
    How to change pollen filter on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    4K views
    Published on: 24/04/2019
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW 3 Saloon (E46) maintenance and repairs
    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    3K views
    Published on: 24/05/2019
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW 3 Coupe (E46) maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on BMW 330i 3 (E92)  [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    2K views
    Published on: 22/08/2019
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    Preventive maintenance every BMW 3 Touring (E91) 2018 needs – free video guide
    How to change pollen filter on BMW 1 Series E82 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    5K views
    Published on: 14/07/2020
Learn how to maintain your BMW 3 Series yourself with our helpful video guides
Poly V-Belt
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change serpentine belt on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    14K views
    Published on: 09/03/2021
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW 3 Coupe (E92) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change serpentine belt on BMW E46 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    5K views
    Published on: 02/12/2021
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    Video instructions for basic BMW 3 (E46) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on BMW 520i (E39) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    21K views
    Published on: 14/05/2020
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    For help with DIY BMW E9020230 maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change serpentine belt on BMW E39 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    12K views
    Published on: 04/03/2021
Learn how to maintain your BMW 3 Series yourself with our helpful video guides
Engine Oil
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    51K views
    Published on: 14/06/2018
Follow your BMW 3 Series maintenance schedule using our PDF instructions and video guides.

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Brake Pads
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Brake Discs
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Spark Plug
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Air Filter
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Fuel Filter
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Pollen Filter
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Poly V-Belt
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