BMW · Wagon · 2005–2013
BMW 3er E90 Touring
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
2.0 / 5.0 · Based on 18 engine variants Most Fun Engine
306–360 PS
3.0L Turbo Benzin
306 hp Saloon — The Gentleman's Six
Fun to Drive! Problem Engine
306 PS
3.0L Biturbo Benzin
11 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The BMW 3er E90 Touring is available with 11 engine variants — from 90 to 360 hp.
316d Engine Change
2009 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2009 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
318d Engine Change
2007 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2007 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2007 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2007 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2007 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
320d Engine Change
2007 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2007 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2010 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
325d Engine Change
2006 2010
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2006 2010
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2010 2012
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2010 2012
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
330d Engine Change
2005 2008
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2008 2012
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2008 2012
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
318i Engine Change
2005 2007
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2005 2007
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2005 2012
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2005 2012
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2007 2012
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
2007 2012
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
320i Engine Change
2005 2007
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2005 2007
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2007 2012
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
2007 2012
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
323i Engine Change
2005 2007
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
2005 2007
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
2005 2012
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
325i Engine Change
2005 2010
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
2005 2010
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
2006 2012
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2006 2012
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2007 2012
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2007 2012
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
330i Engine Change
2005 2012
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2007 2012
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
335i
2006 2010
Stay Away! 11 weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear suspension springs break Rear suspension springs break frequently — a well-known MOT failure point. Especially E91 Touring and older examples from around 100,000 km. Spring seats also rust. Symptoms: Rear of car sags, clunking over bumps, car sits crooked when stationary. from 100,000 km | Medium | |
| Control arm rubber bushings worn Control arm bushings and joints wear from around 100,000 km. Aluminium wishbones on the front axle are a typical wear item. Full arm from 200 €, bushings from 10–50 € each. Symptoms: Clicking and cracking when steering or braking, unsettled handling, vague steering on corner entry. from 100,000 km | Medium |
Frequently Asked Questions
What problems and weaknesses does the BMW 3er E90 Touring have? +
The BMW 3er E90 as Touring has 125 known weaknesses, 7 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Be Careful: M54B25 (2.5L 24V), M54B30 (3.0L 24V), N46B20 (2.0L), N52B25 (2.5L Magnesium), N52B30 (3.0L Magnesium), N13B16 (1.6L Turbo), N55B30 (3.0L Turbo), N57D30 (3.0L Diesel), B47D20 (2.0L Diesel). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'.
Is the BMW 3er E90 Touring worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the BMW 3er E90 Touring — 9 of 18 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee