BMW 3 Series E36 parts on a BMW 3 Series E46: what swaps

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Which BMW 3 Series (E36, 1992-1999) parts fit a BMW 3 Series (E46, 1999-2006)?

ChassisDex has 4 sourced answers for BMW 3 Series E36 parts on the BMW 3 Series E46: 3 reported to fit, 0 fit with extra parts or work, 1 do not fit and 0 unclear.

Part (from BMW 3 Series E36)Result on BMW 3 Series E46YearsConfidence
BMW E36 3 Series factory alloy wheels (5x120)Fits Reported to fit1999-2006Reported
OEM E36 M3 Style 39M wheels (17x7.5 / 17x8.5 ET41, staggered, 1996-99)Fits Reported to fit1999-2006Limited
OEM E36 M3 Style 22 wheels (17x7.5 ET41, square, 1995)Fits Reported to fit1999-2006Limited
OEM E36 steel wheel (6.5Jx15 ET47)Doesn't fit Does not fit1999-2006Limited

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