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2001 BMW 3 Series

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$41,750 excl. on-roads

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Warranty

2 year, unlimited km

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About the BMW 3 Series

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in a 3D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $41,750 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the 316ti variant and topping out at $66,500 for the 325ti.

There are 3 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia.

Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (85kW/180Nm), 2L multi-point injection (105kW/200Nm) and 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 2001 3 Series is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

57.69 - 95.27 kW/t

57.69 kW/t

165.19 kW/t

Boot Space

310 litres

470 litres

Price

$41,750 - $66,500

$41,750

$165,000

Warranty (Years)

2 years

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Years on Sale

4 - 5 years

4 years

3 years

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2001 BMW 3 Series Price

316ti

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD	$41,750
1.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD	$43,869

318ti

Configuration	Price From*
2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD	$46,900
2L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD	$49,019

325ti

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD	$63,900
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD	$66,500

*excl. on-roads

All BMW 3 Series Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$163,700	$186,100
2024	$161,300	$177,800
2023	$158,800	$249,900
2022	$144,900	$169,500
2021	$144,900	$160,900

*excl. on-roads

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2001 BMW 3 Series Specs

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316ti

Audio
- Antenna Type: Element
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 3
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 3
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 61.82
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
- Courtesy Lights In Footwell
- Driver Vanity Mirror Cover
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Memorized Adjustment Head Restraint
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
- Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1100
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 310
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.4
- Front Headroom (mm): 977
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1436
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1388
- Front Track (mm): 1474
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.5
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.1
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.5
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.4
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.6
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
- Overall Height (mm): 1408
- Overall Length (mm): 4262
- Overall Width (mm): 1751
- Rear Headroom (mm): 943
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1432
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1354
- Rear Track (mm): 1483
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10500
- Wheelbase (mm): 2725
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 63
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Configuration: Twin
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 201
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 125
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 115
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 180
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
- Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
- Opening Rear 1/4 Windows - Remote Control Operation
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
- Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
- Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Paint Duration (months): 24
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 670
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1800
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1375
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

318ti

Adds to 316ti:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.36
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.3
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 214
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 133
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 143
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 105
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
Steering
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

Removes from 316ti:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 61.82
Convenience
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 201
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 125
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 115
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 180
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 670
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

325ti

Adds to 318ti:

Audio
- Disc Player Capacity: 6
- System Cassette
- System Digital Cassette Mini Disc
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 95.27
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.1
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 146
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 245
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Ventilation
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 720
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1905
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1480
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Removes from 318ti:

Audio
- System In-dash Cd
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.36
Convenience
- Courtesy Lights In Footwell
- Driver Vanity Mirror Cover
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.3
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 214
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 133
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 143
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 105
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1800
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1375
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

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2001 BMW 3 Series Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2020	1400Kg	1700Kg
2019	1400Kg	1700Kg
2018	1400Kg	1700Kg
2017	1400Kg	1700Kg
2016	1400Kg	1700Kg

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2001 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

BMW 3 Series	Fuel Type	Combined
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD	Unleaded	-
1.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD	Unleaded	-

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2001 BMW 3 Series Warranty

What is the warranty on a BMW 3 Series?

The BMW 3 Series offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.