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Free BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 10 variants (1992+). No registration.

1992+ 10 variants Coupe Petrol
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36)
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) specs by variant

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

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
328i 5AT RWD (193 HP) 1992 Petrol 2.5 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
328i 5MT RWD (193 HP) 1992 Petrol 2.5 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
325i 5AT RWD (192 HP) 1992 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
325i 5MT RWD (192 HP) 1992 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
320i 5AT RWD (150 HP) 1992 Petrol 2.0 L 150 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
320i 5MT RWD (150 HP) 1992 Petrol 2.0 L 150 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
318iS 4AT RWD (140 HP) 1992 Petrol 1.8 L 138 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
318iS 5MT RWD (140 HP) 1992 Petrol 1.8 L 138 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
316i 4AT RWD (102 HP) 1992 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
316i 5MT RWD (102 HP) 1992 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

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Other 3 Series Coupe 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 Coupe (E30)3 Series Coupe (E46)3 Series Coupe (E92)

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) VIN FAQ

What does a BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) VIN tell you?+
A BMW 3 Series Coupe (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 Coupe (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 Coupe (E36) made?+
Our database covers the BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) for model years 1992+, across 10 variants.
Is the BMW 3 Series Coupe (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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