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Free BMW 2 Series VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW 2 Series VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 31 variants (2013–2017). No registration.

2013–2017 31 variants PetrolDiesel
BMW 2 Series
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BMW 2 Series specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 2 Series variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
M240i 6MT RWD (340 HP) 2017 Petrol 3.0 L 340 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
M240i 8AT RWD (340 HP) 2017 Petrol 3.0 L 340 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
M240i xDrive 8AT AWD (340 HP) 2017 Petrol 3.0 L 340 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
230i 8AT RWD (252 HP) 2017 Petrol 2.0 L 249 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
225d 8AT RWD (224 HP) 2017 Diesel 2.0 L 221 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
220d 6MT RWD (190 HP) 2017 Diesel 2.0 L 187 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
220d 8AT RWD (190 HP) 2017 Diesel 2.0 L 187 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
220d xDrive 8AT AWD (190 HP) 2017 Diesel 2.0 L 187 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp
220i 8AT RWD (184 HP) 2017 Petrol 2.0 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
218d 6MT RWD (150 HP) 2017 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
218d 8AT RWD (150 HP) 2017 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
218i 6MT RWD (136 HP) 2017 Petrol 1.5 L 134 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
218i 8AT RWD (136 HP) 2017 Petrol 1.5 L 134 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
M240i 6MT RWD (340 HP) 2013–2017 Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
M240i 8AT RWD (340 HP) 2013–2017 Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
M240i xDrive 8AT AWD (340 HP) 2013–2017 Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp
M235i 6MT RWD (326 HP) 2013–2017 Petrol 3.0 L 322 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
M235i 8AT RWD (326 HP) 2013–2017 Petrol 3.0 L 322 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
M235i xDrive 8AT AWD (326 HP) 2013–2017 Petrol 3.0 L 322 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp
228i 6MT RWD (240 HP) 2013–2017 Petrol 2.0 L 241 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
228i 8AT RWD (240 HP) 2013–2017 Petrol 2.0 L 240 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
225d 8AT RWD (217 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 2.0 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
220d xDrive 8AT AWD (190 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 2.0 L 186 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp
220d 6MT RWD (184 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 2.0 L 181 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
220d 8AT RWD (184 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 2.0 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
220i 6MT RWD (184 HP) 2013–2017 Petrol 2.0 L 181 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
220i 8AT RWD (184 HP) 2013–2017 Petrol 2.0 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
218d 6MT RWD (143 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 2.0 L 141 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
218d 8AT RWD (143 HP) 2013–2017 Diesel 2.0 L 141 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
218i 6MT RWD (136 HP) 2013–2017 Petrol 1.5 L 134 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
218i 8AT RWD (136 HP) 2013–2017 Petrol 1.5 L 134 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD

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What does a BMW 2 Series VIN tell you?+
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Where is the VIN on a BMW 2 Series?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the BMW 2 Series made?+
Our database covers the BMW 2 Series for model years 2013–2017, across 31 variants.
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