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BOSCH Air Filters for BMW 3 Series – Body Styles and Generations
Choose the exact body style and generation. Production dates are shown where catalogue data is available.
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BOSCH air-filter coverage for BMW 3 Series
This page is based on product-level catalogue fitment. It groups 24 recorded BMW 3 Series generations and body variants connected to 25 BOSCH air filters. The series name is the start of selection, not final proof of compatibility.
Recorded BMW 3 Series applications
- 3 (E90)
- 3 Coupe (E92)
- 3 Touring (E91)
- 3 Convertible (E93)
- 3 (E36)
- 3 (E46)
- 3 Convertible (E46)
- 3 Coupe (E46)
- 3 Touring (E36)
- 3 Touring (E46)
- 3 Compact (E46)
- 3 (F30, F80)
- 3 Compact (E36)
- 3 Convertible (E36)
- 3 Coupe (E36)
- 3 Gran Turismo (F34)
- 3 Touring (F31)
- 3 (G20, G80, G28)
- 3 Touring (G21, G81)
- 3 Touring Van (G21)
- 3 (E30)
- 3 Convertible (E30)
- 3 (E21)
- 3 Touring (E30)
Checks before ordering
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Generation and body | Different platform and body codes can use different intake housings. |
| Engine and production date | Powertrain and mid-production changes affect the specified element. |
| Dimensions and seal | Similar-looking panels or cylindrical elements are not necessarily interchangeable. |
| Complete BOSCH reference | A partial number can identify the wrong revision. |
Replacement guidance
Follow the BMW service schedule and inspect more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Clean loose dirt from the housing before removing the old element, prevent contamination entering the clean intake, check ducts and clips, and seat the replacement seal evenly. Warning lights, intake noise or poor performance require diagnosis because leaks, sensors, boost controls and unrelated engine faults can create similar symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Does every filter here fit every BMW 3 Series?
No. The products cover the wider model family; the exact generation and engine must still be selected.
Can dimensions alone confirm a filter?
No. Dimensions are useful supporting evidence but must agree with the vehicle application and complete reference.
Should a dirty filter be cleaned and reused?
Replace conventional disposable elements when due, damaged or heavily contaminated unless their manufacturer specifically provides a reusable servicing procedure.
More BOSCH Part Categories for BMW 3 Series
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