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3 Series generation

BMW E90 / E92 / E93

This generation split the 3 Series across separate chassis codes by bodystyle: E90 saloon, E91 touring, E92 coupe and E93 convertible. It introduced turbocharging to the mainstream 3 Series with the N54.

2005 – 2013N52N54N55S65

Generation highlights

  • E90 saloon, E91 touring, E92 coupe, E93 convertible
  • N54 twin-turbo and later N55 single-turbo six-cylinder engines
  • E9x M3 used the S65 V8 — the only V8-engined M3 generation
  • Turbocharged cars have well-known service items buyers ask to see documented

What buyers ask about

Buyers of the turbocharged variants routinely ask which known service items have been addressed, and whether the car has been tuned.