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Free BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E36) VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E36) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 8 variants (1993+). No registration.

1993+ 8 variants Convertible Petrol
BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E36)
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BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E36) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 3 Series Cabriolet (E36) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
328i 5AT RWD (193 HP) 1993 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
328i 5MT RWD (193 HP) 1993 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
325i 5AT RWD (192 HP) 1993 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
325i 5MT RWD (192 HP) 1993 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
320i 5AT RWD (150 HP) 1993 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
320i 5MT RWD (150 HP) 1993 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
318i 4AT RWD (115 HP) 1993 Petrol 1.8 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
318i 5MT RWD (115 HP) 1993 Petrol 1.8 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

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Other 3 Series Cabriolet generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

3 Series (E21)3 Series (E36)3 Series (E46)3 Series (E90)3 Series (F30)3 Series Cabriolet3 Series Cabriolet (E46)3 Series Cabriolet (E93)

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BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E36) VIN FAQ

What does a BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E36) VIN tell you?+
A BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E36) VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E36)?+
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 3 Series Cabriolet (E36) made?+
Our database covers the BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E36) for model years 1993+, across 8 variants.
Is the BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E36) VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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