Used BMW E30 Spares in Pretoria
Tell us the year, the model (316i, 325iS, 333i…) and the part. We will come back with a price on a used, tested E30 part.
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E30 parts
What part does your E30 need?
Tap a part and we'll add it to your quote request — or type any other part in the form.
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Radiators -
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Suspension
Ordered by how often BMW owners ask us for each part.
How we source E30 parts
Stripped from accident-damaged BMW cars, then tested
- Over 15 years stripping accident-damaged vehicles for used parts.
- Removed carefully and tested before a part is sold, so you're not paying for something that doesn't work.
- Matched to your car — send the year, engine and VIN if you have it, and we'll check it's the right part.
Parts for the E30 3 Series
The E30 is the second-generation 3 Series, built from 1982 to 1994, and BMW's Rosslyn plant outside Pretoria produced it from 1983 to 1992. South Africans call it the "Gusheshe" or "Bhotsotso", and BMW South Africa itself uses both names. Two versions were built only for this market: the 325iS and the 333i.
Why the SA cars need careful matching
The 325iS was not a one-off specification. Cars.co.za notes that it was continuously updated to stay competitive on the race track against Opel's Kadett Superboss, and the final "Shadowline" version used an Alpina-sourced 2.7-litre straight-six making 155 kW. So two cars wearing the same 325iS badge can carry different engines and trim. The 333i went the other way: BMW put a much bigger engine into the compact E30 body. Neither car has an exact European twin, so a parts number from an overseas catalogue may not tell the full story.
South Africans also never got the original E30 M3 officially, which, cars.co.za says, is part of why the 325iS and 333i matter so much here. If you are restoring one of them, tell us exactly which car it is and send photos of the part you need replaced.
What to send with your request
Give us the year, the badge, whether it is a two- or four-door, and the engine number or VIN from the registration certificate if you have it. For trim and body parts, a photo of the old part saves a lot of back and forth on a car this age.
If yours is overheating, our BMW cooling systems guide covers the usual suspects, and although the original M3 was never officially sold here, our M3 parts guide covers it as well as the E36 M3s assembled at Rosslyn.
| Built | 1982–1994 |
|---|---|
| Built in South Africa | BMW Plant Rosslyn, 1983–1992 |
| Local nicknames | "Gusheshe" or "Bhotsotso" |
| SA-only derivatives | 325iS and 333i |
| Predecessor / successor | E21 / E36 |
FAQ
BMW E30 parts questions
What's the difference between 325i and 325iS?
The 325iS was one of two E30 derivatives that BMW South Africa built exclusively for the local market at Rosslyn (the 333i was the other). According to cars.co.za, it was continuously updated to stay competitive in racing against the Opel Kadett Superboss, and its final "Shadowline" version used an Alpina-sourced 2.7-litre straight-six with 155 kW. Because of those running changes, tell us the exact year when you ask for 325iS parts.
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