1999 BMW M3 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1999 BMW M3 — the 3.2L I6 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1999
Engines
3.2L I6 — 192 cu in, DOHC
TrimsBase Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door
Federal record2 recalls · 13 complaints · 4 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1999 M3 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 131
  • General Information 1,736
  • Accessories & Equipment 261
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 189
  • Body & Frame 51
  • Maintenance 32
  • Brakes 140
  • Restraints 298
  • Drivelines & Axles 113
  • Steering 116
  • Electrical 166
  • Suspension 414
  • Engine Mechanical 417
  • Transmission 396
  • Engine Performance 1,305
  • Front 213

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1999 M3

  1. Air Bags — side/window · 99V063000
    This could cause the side air bag and hps to deploy without an actual side crash. in addition, the.
  2. Air Bags — side/window · 99V063001
    This could cause the side air bag to deploy without an actual side crash. in addition, the battery.

Owners have filed 13 complaints and BMW has issued 4 technical service bulletins for the 1999 M3. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1999 M3 manual

Is this manual specific to the 1999 M3?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1999 model year, covering the 3.2L I6 across the Base Convertible 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.

What 1999 M3 problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 1999 M3, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.

Does it include 1999 M3 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1999 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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