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Free BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 21 variants (1999+). No registration.

1999+ 21 variants Coupe PetrolDiesel
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)
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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 3 Series Coupe (E46) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
330Ci 5AT RWD (231 HP) 2003 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
330Ci 6MT RWD (231 HP) 2003 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
330Cd 5AT RWD (204 HP) 2003 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
330Cd 6MT RWD (204 HP) 2003 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
325Ci 5AT RWD (192 HP) 2003 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
325Ci 5MT RWD (192 HP) 2003 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
320Ci 5AT RWD (170 HP) 2003 Petrol 2.2 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
320Ci 5MT RWD (170 HP) 2003 Petrol 2.2 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
320Cd 5AT RWD (150 HP) 2003 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
320Cd 6MT RWD (150 HP) 2003 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
318Ci 5AT RWD (143 HP) 2003 Petrol 2.0 L 141 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
318Ci 5MT RWD (143 HP) 2003 Petrol 2.0 L 141 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
330Ci 5MT RWD (231 HP) 1999 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
328Ci 5AT RWD (193 HP) 1999 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
328Ci 5MT RWD (193 HP) 1999 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
323Ci 5AT RWD (170 HP) 1999 Petrol 2.5 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
323Ci 5MT RWD (170 HP) 1999 Petrol 2.5 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
320Ci 5AT RWD (150 HP) 1999 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
320Ci 5MT RWD (150 HP) 1999 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
318Ci 4AT RWD (118 HP) 1999 Petrol 1.9 L 117 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
318Ci 5MT RWD (118 HP) 1999 Petrol 1.9 L 117 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) VIN FAQ

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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).
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Our database covers the BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) for model years 1999+, across 21 variants.
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