Carsieve BMW 3er-Reihe E46 320i, 150 PS, 5-speed manual, rear-wheel drive (1998–2000)
- Power
- 150 PS (110 kW)
- Engine codes
- M52TÜB20
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Production years
- 1998–2000
- Running cost per month
- €509
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Median price
- €3,499
- Reliability
- 3/5
- DIY
- 3/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide BMW 3 Series E46 (1998-2006): known problems and buying guide
Cheap and common, but check the rear subframe, the airbag recall and the cooling parts before you buy.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear subframe mounts cracking | All E46 built 1999 to 2006 | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Takata passenger airbag | Passenger airbag, cars built about 2000 to 2003 | Not stated | Free | Generation guide |
| Cooling system plastic parts | All engines; tank and pump on sixes | About 97,000-161,000 km (pump) | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Body rust | All E46 | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Six-cylinder oil use | M52TÜ and M54 sixes | Not stated | Kfz-Dietrich gives about 50 EUR for the valve part (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
| Steering and suspension wear | All E46 | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Lift the car and check the four rear subframe mounts for cracks. Bad result: cracks, or a clunk from the rear under acceleration.
- Ask a BMW dealer to check open airbag recalls for the car's VIN. Bad result: an open passenger airbag campaign.
- On a six-cylinder, check the oil level at each fill. Bad result: oil low between services.
- Check the coolant and the expansion tank for leaks. Bad result: a leak, overheating, or no record of tank work on a car over about 150,000 km.
- Check the power steering fluid. Bad result: dark fluid, a whine, or leaks at the steering gear.
- Check the sills, wheel arches and floor under the footwells. Bad result: holes or soft metal.
Running costs
| Operational | €272 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €113 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €124 |
| Total per month | €509 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €51 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 62
- 25th percentile
- €2,500
- Median price
- €3,499
- 75th percentile
- €5,000
- Median mileage
- 216,000 km
- Median first registration
- 1999
- Dealer share
- 19.4%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | – | – |
| 2000 | 21 | €3,000 | 244,500 km |
| 1999 | 26 | €3,350 | 206,000 km |
| 1998 | 13 | €4,000 | 206,000 km |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 62 | €3,499 | €2,500 – €5,000 | 216,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 62 | €3,499 | €2,500 – €5,000 | 216,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 3 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Body | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320Ci Coupé | 150 PS | Coupé | 2 | 1999–2000 | €514 |
| 320i | 150 PS | Saloon | 4 | 1998–2000 | €509 |
| 320i Touring | 150 PS | Estate | 5 | 1999–2000 | €491 |