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Free BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 27 variants (2002+). No registration.

2002+ 27 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) specs by variant

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

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
330i 5AT RWD (231 HP) 2002 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
330i 5MT RWD (231 HP) 2002 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
330i 6MT RWD (231 HP) 2002 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
330xi 5AT AWD (231 HP) 2002 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
330xi 5MT AWD (231 HP) 2002 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 5sp
330xi 6MT AWD (231 HP) 2002 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 6sp
330d 5AT RWD (204 HP) 2002 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
330d 6MT RWD (204 HP) 2002 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
330xd 5AT AWD (204 HP) 2002 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
330xd 6MT AWD (204 HP) 2002 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
325i 5AT RWD (192 HP) 2002 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
325i 5MT RWD (192 HP) 2002 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
330d 5AT RWD (184 HP) 2002 Diesel 2.9 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
330d 5MT RWD (184 HP) 2002 Diesel 2.9 L 181 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
330xd 5AT AWD (184 HP) 2002 Diesel 2.9 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
330xd 5MT AWD (184 HP) 2002 Diesel 2.9 L 181 bhp MANUAL 5sp
320i 5AT RWD (170 HP) 2002 Petrol 2.2 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
320i 5MT RWD (170 HP) 2002 Petrol 2.2 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
320d 5AT RWD (150 HP) 2002 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
320d 5MT RWD (150 HP) 2002 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
320d 6MT RWD (150 HP) 2002 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
318i 5AT RWD (143 HP) 2002 Petrol 2.0 L 141 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
318i 5MT RWD (143 HP) 2002 Petrol 2.0 L 141 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
318d 5AT RWD (115 HP) 2002 Diesel 2.0 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
318d 5MT RWD (115 HP) 2002 Diesel 2.0 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
316i 5AT RWD (115 HP) 2002 Petrol 1.8 L 113 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
316i 5MT RWD (115 HP) 2002 Petrol 1.8 L 113 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) VIN FAQ

What does a BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) VIN tell you?+
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Where is the VIN on a BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)?+
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 Sedan (E46) for model years 2002+, across 27 variants.
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