BMW 3 Series gearbox for sale in South Africa

BMW 3 Series Gearbox For Sale

A used BMW 3 Series gearbox starts from around R1,000, with reconditioned units up to about R23,000 depending on the exact box, condition and warranty. Tell us your year and engine and verified suppliers across South Africa come back to you with prices, warranties and availability.

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Gearboxes That Fit the BMW 3 Series

The 3 Series runs these 5 gearboxes — match yours by VIN and engine, then request a free quote.

ZF 8HP 8-Speed Automatic — F30 / F10 / G-Series for the BMW 3 Series
Automatic

ZF 8HP 8-Speed Automatic — F30 / F10 / G-Series

Code: GA8HP45Z / 8HP70Z · 8-speed automatic

The ZF 8HP is the volume modern BMW automatic — a conventional 8-speed torque-converter box (NOT a dual-clutch) behind the N20/B48 petrol and N47/B47 diesel fours, and the 6-cylinder GA8HP70Z behind the 330d/530d/X5. The "sealed-for-life" fluid is a myth — ZF says service it. Compare quotes from verified suppliers for used, reconditioned and new. (G20/G30 8HP sub-codes vary — confirm by VIN.)

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R12,500
ZF 6HP 6-Speed Automatic — E90 / E60 / X3 / X5 for the BMW 3 Series
Automatic

ZF 6HP 6-Speed Automatic — E90 / E60 / X3 / X5

Code: 6HP19 / 6HP26 / 6HP28 · 6-speed automatic

The ZF 6HP is the previous-generation 6-speed torque-converter automatic across the E90 3 Series, E60 5 Series and the X5 E70 (plus the late-facelift X5 E53 4.4i/4.8is). NOTE: the X3 E83 petrol and early X5 E53 use a GM box, not this ZF — confirm by VIN. Its classic fault is the mechatronic bridge-seal leak — causing gear hunting and harsh shifts — and the mechatronic / valve body is usually quoted separately from the gearbox. (On the E60 530i the 6HP19-vs-6HP26 split needs confirming by VIN.)

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R6,500
ZF 5HP 5-Speed Automatic — E46 / E39 for the BMW 3 Series
Automatic

ZF 5HP 5-Speed Automatic — E46 / E39

Code: 5HP19 / 5HP24 · 5-speed automatic

The ZF 5HP is the older 5-speed torque-converter automatic in the six-cylinder E46 3 Series, E39 5 Series and the early X5 E53 (3.0i / 4.4i). NOTE: the 4-cylinder E46 (318i, early 320i) uses a GM 5L40-E box, not this ZF — confirm by VIN. A robust, simple box and the cheapest BMW auto to source — still a torque-converter unit, never a dual-clutch. Compare used and reconditioned quotes from suppliers nationwide.

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R5,652
GS6-37 6-Speed Manual — 325i / 330i / 525i + Diesel & xDrive for the BMW 3 Series
Manual

GS6-37 6-Speed Manual — 325i / 330i / 525i + Diesel & xDrive

Code: GS6-37BZ / GS6-37DZ / GS6X37DZ · 6-speed manual

The Getrag GS6-37 6-speed manual behind the larger six-cylinder cars — GS6-37BZ for petrol (325i/330i/525i), GS6-37DZ for diesel, and GS6X37DZ for xDrive diesel. The petrol and diesel versions are built to different torque ratings and are not interchangeable, so tell us your exact engine. Used examples from older E-series are cheap; later units run higher.

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R1,000
GS6-17BG 6-Speed Manual — 320i (N46) for the BMW 3 Series
Manual

GS6-17BG 6-Speed Manual — 320i (N46)

Code: GS6-17BG · 6-speed manual

The GS6-17BG is the lighter 6-speed manual for the four-cylinder 320i (N46). It is rated for less torque than the GS6-37 six-cylinder box, so the two are not interchangeable — get the right one for your engine. One of the cheapest BMW gearboxes to source second-hand. (F30/F20/G20 4-cyl petrol manual codes are NEEDS-VERIFY — confirm by VIN.)

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R1,000

BMW 3 Series Gearbox Prices

Model / Gearbox Price Range (ZAR)
F30 / F10 / G-Series — ZF 8HP 8-spd auto R12,500 – R23,000
E90 / E60 / X5 E70 — ZF 6HP 6-spd auto R6,500 – R11,000
E46 / E39 six-cyl + X5 E53 (early) — ZF 5HP 5-spd auto R5,652 – R8,900
325i / 330i / 525i + diesel — GS6-37 manual R1,000 – R17,250
320i N46 — GS6-17BG manual R1,000 – R8,900

Estimates from current SA market data — request a free quote for an exact price on your 3 Series year and engine.

Buying a BMW 3 Series Gearbox in South Africa

Looking for a replacement gearbox for your BMW 3 Series? Engine Finder connects you with verified used-gearbox suppliers across South Africa, so you can compare stock and request a quote in minutes. The F30 320i and 320d run the ZF 8HP (GA8HP45Z) 8-speed auto, the E90 320i/325i/330i use the ZF 6HP, and the six-cylinder E46 uses the ZF 5HP. Manuals include the GS6-37 (325i/330i petrol, 320d/330d diesel) and the GS6-17BG on the 4-cylinder 320i N46. One important note: nearly every 3 Series "automatic" is a ZF torque-converter box, not a dual-clutch — only the M3 and M4 run a DCT. Tell suppliers your model, year and VIN and they'll match the right unit.

BMW 3 Series Gearbox — What to Check

The ZF 6HP fitted to the E90 (320i/325i/330i) is known for a mechatronic bridge-seal leak, which can cause rough or delayed shifts as fluid seeps out. Despite the old "sealed for life" label, ZF auto fluid is not sealed for life and benefits from periodic changes. On the manuals, the GS6-37 comes in different torque ratings for petrol versus diesel, and these are not interchangeable — confirm yours before buying. When requesting a quote, give your VIN so suppliers can match the exact gearbox code.

Engine Finder is a marketplace — submit one free quote request and verified BMW gearbox suppliers across South Africa come back to you with prices, warranties and availability on used, reconditioned and new units. Compare the full BMW gearbox range, or gearbox prices across every make.

BMW 3 Series Gearbox FAQs

How much does a BMW 3 Series gearbox replacement cost in South Africa?

Used-gearbox prices depend on the model and box. As a rough guide from verified suppliers, the F30 ZF 8HP (320i/320d) runs around R12,500–23,000, the E90 ZF 6HP around R6,500–11,000, and the six-cylinder E46 ZF 5HP around R5,652–8,900. Fitment is extra. Request a quote with your VIN for an accurate, current price on the right unit.

Which gearbox is in the BMW 320d?

It depends on the model and whether it's manual or auto. The F30 320d uses the ZF 8HP (GA8HP45Z) 8-speed torque-converter automatic. The manual 320d and 330d run the GS6-37 6-speed manual, though petrol and diesel versions carry different torque ratings and aren't interchangeable. Share your VIN with suppliers so they confirm the exact code before quoting.

Is the BMW 3 Series automatic a dual-clutch (DCT) gearbox?

No — and this trips a lot of buyers up. Almost every 3 Series "automatic", from the E46 ZF 5HP and E90 ZF 6HP to the F30 ZF 8HP, is a ZF torque-converter box, not a dual-clutch. Only the M3 and M4 use a DCT. So when you request a quote for a standard 320i, 320d or 330i auto, you're after a ZF torque-converter unit.

Does the E46 320i automatic use the ZF 5HP gearbox?

Only the six-cylinder E46 (320i/325i/330i) uses the ZF 5HP 5-speed auto. The four-cylinder E46 — the 318i and early 320i — used a GM 5L40-E box instead, not the ZF 5HP. Because the difference comes down to the engine fitted, the only reliable way to know yours is to check by VIN. Give suppliers your VIN so they quote the correct gearbox.

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