How to buy a used BMW 3 Series (F30) - Buying advice | Common problems | Parts pricing

The F30 BMW 3 Series was one of SA's most popular vehicles while it was on sale from 2012 through to 2019. The business class sedan was even built locally in Rosslyn Pretoria before being replaced by the X3 at the plant. What should you be looking out for when buying a used 3 Series? Francisco Nwamba owned one and points out some key things to look out for when looking for an F30 3 Series. He goes through the common problems, what to look out for on a test drive and some of the important parts prices for regularly consumed items. 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Pre-facelift 2:00 - Facelift 3:00 - Engine Problems 6:00 - Interior 7:55 - Parts Pricing 10:26 - Conclusion Visit Cars.co.za at: https://www.cars.co.za Sell your car on Cars.co.za: https://www.cars.co.za/sell-car/ Follow Cars.co.za on the socials: https://www.twitter.com/CarsSouthAfrica https://www.facebook.com/CarsSA https://www.instagram.com/CarsSouthAfrica https://www.tiktok.com/@carssouthafrica Visit SentiMETAL at: https://www.sentimetal.shop Follow SentiMETAL on the socials: https://instagram.com/sentimetal_productions https://www.facebook.com/SentiMETALProductions Download the Cars.co.za App here: Apple https://apps.apple.com/za/app/cars-co-za/id626789511 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mushroomcloud.cars&hl=en_ZA&gl=US Huawei App Gallery https://appgallery.huawei.com/#/app/C100880073

Added 6 May 2026