BMW F30 3 Series Parts & Accessories — Canada
The BMW F30 3 Series (2012–2019) is one of the most popular BMWs in Canada. Whether you drive a 320i, 328i, 330i, 335i, or 340i, Alpina Motorsports stocks the parts you need — at Canadian prices, without the dealer markup.
F30 Chassis Overview
The F30 generation includes the F30 (sedan), F31 (wagon/touring), F34 (Gran Turismo), and F35 (long-wheelbase sedan). Engine options range from the N20 four-cylinder (316i, 320i, 328i) to the N55 inline-6 (335i) and the later B58 (340i). Each engine has specific maintenance requirements, and our shop stocks OEM-spec parts for all F30 variants.
F30 Maintenance Parts We Stock
- Oil Filters — OEM 11427566327, 11427953129 (N52/N55 applications)
- Cabin Air Filters — OEM-spec replacement for the F30’s under-hood filter housing
- Spark Plugs — NGK SILZKBR8D8S (OEM 12120039634) for N55 and S55 engines
- Brake Pads — Front and rear axle sets for F30/F31/F32
- Wiper Blades — F30 spec (24″/19″) winter and all-season
- Grilles & Visual Upgrades — Carbon fibre kidney grilles, LED angel eyes, carbon spoilers
Common F30 Maintenance Schedules
- Oil change: Every 10,000 km or annually (BMW LL-01 spec, 0W-30 or 5W-30)
- Cabin air filter: Every 2 years or 30,000 km
- Spark plugs: Every 60,000 km (N55)
- Brake pads: Front ~50,000–70,000 km | Rear ~70,000–90,000 km (varies by driving style)
- Brake fluid: Every 2 years regardless of mileage (DOT 4)
F30 Common Issues to Watch
F30 owners should be aware of the N20 timing chain issue (328i/320i), N55 valve cover gasket seepage, electric water pump failure at 100,000+ km, and thrust arm bushing wear. See our F30 common problems guide for more detail.
Why Buy F30 Parts From Alpina Motorsports?
- CAD pricing — No currency conversion surprises
- Ships across Canada — Ontario to BC, nationwide
- OEM-spec quality — Same suppliers as BMW uses, without the dealer markup
- F30-specific fitment — Parts are listed by chassis code, not guesswork
Shop the full BMW F30 parts category at Alpina Motorsports.
F30 Visual Upgrades
Beyond routine maintenance, the F30 3 Series is one of the most popular platforms for visual upgrades in Canada. Carbon fibre kidney grilles, LED grille inserts, and performance trunk spoilers are among the most popular F30 upgrades — all in stock at Canadian prices with no cross-border delays. Whether you drive a stock 328i or a tuned 335i, the F30 has a strong aftermarket ecosystem for both function and form.
F30 Trim Variants Supported
- F30 sedan — 316i, 318i, 320i, 325i, 328i, 330i, 335i, 340i
- F31 wagon/touring — All engines, same parts compatibility as F30
- F34 Gran Turismo — Same powertrain, different body; most powertrain parts identical
- F30 xDrive — All-wheel drive variants; powertrain parts same, some drivetrain components differ
When ordering parts for your F30, always confirm your build date and engine code (visible on the firewall sticker) — early production F30s (pre-2014) may have slightly different specifications for some components.
