In 2016, BMW introduced the facelift for the sixth generation of the 3-Series for all the range, including the station-wagon.
Along with some subtle exterior changes, there were some technological upgrades.

Apart from the first generation of the 3-series, all the others were offered with a station-wagon bodywork as well. That would make the F31 the fifth-generation of the Touring version for the 3-Series. The generation was introduced at the 21st Auto Mobil International held at Leipzig in 2012 and it was updated four years later.

For the exterior, the LCI (Life-Cycle Impulse) introduced a new apron with revised air-intakes. The sensor for the optional Active Cruise Control (ACC) was integrated into the central air-intake. For the headlights, a new full-LED option was added to the list. In the rear, a new apron and new standard LED lights were installed.

On the inside, there was a newly crafted center console with a sliding cover for the cup-holders, that was better used for mobile phones. The instrument cluster featured the same four-dials gauges, accompanied on the center stack by a widescreen for the infotainment unit. In the rear, the split-folding seats allowed up to 1500 liters (53 cu-ft) of trunk space if the usual 496 liters (17.5 cu-ft) volume was not enough.

For the engines, 2016 3 Series Touring was available with a choice of gasoline and turbocharged diesel engines, mated to either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic. The standard transmission was rear-wheel drive while specific versions were fitted with all-wheel-drive.