Free BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) VIN Decoder
Look up available BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 21 listed variants. Free, no registration.
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) specs by variant
All 21 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 10 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325i 4AT RWD (170 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 325ix 4AT RWD (170 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | — | — |
| 323i 4AT RWD (150 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 2.3 L | 148 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 320i 4AT RWD (129 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 127 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 325e 4AT RWD (129 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 2.7 L | 127 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 320i 4AT RWD (125 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 123 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 318i 4AT RWD (113 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 111 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 318i 4AT RWD (105 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 104 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 316i 4AT RWD (102 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 101 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 316 4AT RWD (90 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 89 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
Petrol · MANUAL 11 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325i 5MT RWD (170 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 325ix 5MT RWD (170 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | — | — |
| 323i 5MT RWD (150 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 2.3 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 318iS 5MT RWD (136 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 134 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 320i 5MT RWD (129 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 127 bhp | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 325e 5MT RWD (129 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 2.7 L | 127 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 320i 5MT RWD (125 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 123 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 318i 5MT RWD (113 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 111 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 318i 5MT RWD (105 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 104 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 316i 5MT RWD (102 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 101 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 316 5MT RWD (90 HP) | 1983–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 89 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.
Reading your BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) result
These model-code examples apply to BMW VINs beginning WBA, WBS, WBX or WBY. Other formats are checked against the available source data.
A model code can identify a family
For the supported European BMW format, characters 4–5 identify a model family in our decoder. Some codes also narrow the chassis generation. A family match does not identify every engine, gearbox or factory option.
A generation is not a build year
Our decoder does not read position 10 as a year for WBA, WBS, WBX and WBY VINs. If the exact year is missing, use the registration document or build label to select the right year in Refine. North American formats, including 5UX, use a different year rule.
Check the body style before choosing specifications
A 3 Series sedan, Touring and Gran Turismo can share a model-family name while using different bodies and specifications. Match the chassis and body to your car before using a variant from the catalog. The listed variants are alternatives, not your vehicle’s equipment list.
| Code | Model family | Mapped generation |
|---|---|---|
| AA | 3 Series | E30 |
These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.
How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.
Using the BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) specifications
Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.
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