BMW 3 Series LCII E90/E91/E92/E93)

BMW 3 Series LCII E90/E91/E92/E93) — Wheel Fitment & Specs

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1975–present
TL;DR — The BMW 3 Series LCII E90/E91/E92/E93) (1975–present) uses a 5x120 bolt pattern, 72.6 mm centre bore, M12 x 1.5 bolts torqued to ~140 Nm. It accepts ~6.5J–8.5J wheels at ET24–ET45 front; staggered setups run 8J–9.5J rear (ET33–ET45).

Overview

The fifth generation of the BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93) was manufactured from 2004 to 2012 and marked a significant evolution with modernized styling and improved technology. Produced in Germany, this generation featured sedan, Touring (estate), coupé, and cabriolet body styles. It introduced the first turbocharged gasoline engine for the 3 Series and run-flat tires as standard equipment.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x120
Centre bore72.6 mm
Bolt / threadM12 x 1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque140 Nm
Seat typetapered
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSdirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6.5J–8.5JET24–ET45
Rear (staggered)8J–9.5JET33–ET45

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~467,458 BMW 3 Series licensed on UK roads — top 1% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 467,458 BMW 3 Series on UK roads, placing it in the top 1% of car models by volume across our fitment database. That makes its wheel fitment a high-demand size to keep in stock — one reason we track its exact spec here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
335i xDrive3.0L N54 twin-turbo straight-6 petrolpetrol306 hpxDrive
335i3.0L N54 twin-turbo straight-6 petrolpetrol306 hpRWD
335d xDrive3.0L B57 turbo dieseldiesel286 hpxDrive
335d3.0L B57 turbo dieseldiesel286 hpRWD
330i xDrive2.0L I4 petrolpetrol258 hpxDrive
330i2.0L I4 petrolpetrol258 hpRWD
328i2.0L I4 petrolpetrol245 hpRWD
325xi2.5L I6 petrolpetrol208 hpxDrive
323i2.3L I4 petrolpetrol192 hpRWD
330d2.0L B47 turbo dieseldiesel190 hpRWD
330d xDrive2.0L B47 turbo dieseldiesel190 hpxDrive
328d2.0L B47 turbo dieseldiesel190 hpRWD
325d2.0L B47 turbo dieseldiesel190 hpRWD
320i xDrive2.0L I4 petrolpetrol184 hpxDrive
320i2.0L I4 petrolpetrol184 hpRWD
320d2.0L B47 turbo dieseldiesel150 hpRWD
318d2.0L B47 turbo dieseldiesel150 hpRWD
316i1.6L I4 petrolpetrol115 hpRWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
316i115 hp8.9 s127 mph
318d150 hp7.9 s137 mph
320i184 hp7.5 s149 mph
320d150 hp8.1 s137 mph
323i192 hp7.5 s148 mph
325d190 hp7.1 s147 mph
328i245 hp6.2 s155 mph
328d190 hp7.1 s147 mph
330i258 hp5.9 s155 mph
330d190 hp7.1 s147 mph
335i306 hp5.1 s155 mph
335d286 hp5.4 s155 mph
320i xDrive184 hp7.9 s137 mph
325xi208 hp7.4 s149 mph
330i xDrive258 hp5.7 s155 mph
330d xDrive190 hp7.1 s147 mph
335i xDrive306 hp5.1 s155 mph
335d xDrive286 hp5.4 s155 mph

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon, Touring, Coupé, Cabriolet
Produced1975–present

Trim levels

316i320i325i330i335i

Factory colours

Inka Orange SolidArktisblau MetallicHenna Rot SolidPolaris Neu MetallicSchwarz Solidgraphit met.gazellenbeigeZinnoberrot SolidBronzibeige MetallicAlpineweiss SolidSafaribeige Solid

History & notable variants

The E90/E91/E92/E93 series underwent a mid-cycle refresh in 2008 known as the Long-Term Evolution (LCI). Notable performance variants included the M3, powered by a V8 engine. The generation received positive reception and numerous awards for its blend of luxury and sportiness.

Reliability & owner notes