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BMW Encyclopedia
BMW generations, by the facts: history, engines, weak points, and real-world fuel consumption — no marketing.
BMW E30 (1982–1994) — History, Engines, Weak Points, Fuel Consumption
A complete guide to the BMW 3 Series E30: second-generation history, engines (M10/M20/M40/S14), typical issues (rust above all), real-world fuel consumption, and owner feedback.
BMW E36 (1990–2000) — History, Engines, Weak Points, Fuel Consumption
A complete guide to the BMW 3 Series E36: third-generation history, engines (M40/M42/M50/M52/S50), typical weak points, real-world fuel consumption, and owner feedback.
BMW E46 (1998–2006) — History, Engines, Weak Points, Fuel Consumption
A complete guide to the BMW 3 Series E46: generation history, available engines (M52TU/M54/M47/M57/S54), typical weak points, real-world fuel consumption, and owner feedback.
BMW E90 (2005–2013) — History, Engines, Weak Points, Fuel Consumption
A complete guide to the BMW 3 Series E90: fifth-generation history, engines (N52/N54/N47/S65), typical weak points, real-world fuel consumption, and owner feedback.
BMW E92 (2006–2013) — History, Engines, Weak Points, Fuel Consumption
A complete guide to the BMW 3 Series E92 coupé: its place in the E90 family, engines (N43/N46, N52/N53, N54/N55, diesels, S65 M3), typical issues, real-world fuel consumption, and owner feedback.
BMW F30 (2012–2019) — History, Engines, Weak Points, Fuel Consumption
A complete guide to the BMW 3 Series F30: sixth-generation history, engines (N20/B48, N47/B47, S55 M3), typical issues, real-world fuel consumption, and owner feedback.