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Free BMW 3 Series four-door (E30) VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW 3 Series four-door (E30) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 26 variants (1983+). No registration.

1983+ 26 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
BMW 3 Series four-door (E30)
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BMW 3 Series four-door (E30) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 3 Series four-door (E30) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
325i 4AT RWD (170 HP) 1983 Petrol 2.5 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
325i 5MT RWD (170 HP) 1983 Petrol 2.5 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
325ix 4AT RWD (170 HP) 1983 Petrol 2.5 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp
325ix 5MT RWD (170 HP) 1983 Petrol 2.5 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp
323i 4AT RWD (150 HP) 1983 Petrol 2.3 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
323i 5MT RWD (150 HP) 1983 Petrol 2.3 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
320i 4AT RWD (129 HP) 1983 Petrol 2.0 L 127 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
320i 5MT RWD (129 HP) 1983 Petrol 2.0 L 127 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
325e 4AT RWD (129 HP) 1983 Petrol 2.7 L 127 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
325e 5MT RWD (129 HP) 1983 Petrol 2.7 L 127 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
320i 4AT RWD (125 HP) 1983 Petrol 2.0 L 123 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
320i 5MT RWD (125 HP) 1983 Petrol 2.0 L 123 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
324td 4AT RWD (116 HP) 1983 Diesel 2.4 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
324td 5MT RWD (116 HP) 1983 Diesel 2.4 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
318i 4AT RWD (113 HP) 1983 Petrol 1.8 L 111 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
318i 5MT RWD (113 HP) 1983 Petrol 1.8 L 111 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
318i 4AT RWD (105 HP) 1983 Petrol 1.8 L 103 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
318i 5MT RWD (105 HP) 1983 Petrol 1.8 L 103 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
316i 4AT RWD (102 HP) 1983 Petrol 1.8 L 101 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
316i 5MT RWD (102 HP) 1983 Petrol 1.8 L 101 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
316i 4AT RWD (99 HP) 1983 Petrol 1.6 L 98 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
316i 5MT RWD (99 HP) 1983 Petrol 1.6 L 98 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
316 4AT RWD (90 HP) 1983 Petrol 1.8 L 89 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
316 5MT RWD (90 HP) 1983 Petrol 1.8 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
324d 4AT RWD (86 HP) 1983 Diesel 2.4 L 84 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
324d 5MT RWD (86 HP) 1983 Diesel 2.4 L 84 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD

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BMW 3 Series four-door (E30) VIN FAQ

What does a BMW 3 Series four-door (E30) VIN tell you?+
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What years was the BMW 3 Series four-door (E30) made?+
Our database covers the BMW 3 Series four-door (E30) for model years 1983+, across 26 variants.
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