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Free BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 12 variants (1988+). No registration.

1988+ 12 variants Estate PetrolDiesel
BMW 3 Series Touring (E30)
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BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) specs by variant

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

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
325i 4AT (170 HP) 1988 Petrol 2.5 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
325i 5MT (170 HP) 1988 Petrol 2.5 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
325ix 4AT (170 HP) 1988 Petrol 2.5 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
325ix 5MT (170 HP) 1988 Petrol 2.5 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
320i 4AT (129 HP) 1988 Petrol 2.0 L 127 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
320i 5MT (129 HP) 1988 Petrol 2.0 L 127 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
324td 4AT (116 HP) 1988 Diesel 2.4 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
324td 5MT (116 HP) 1988 Diesel 2.4 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
318i 4AT (113 HP) 1988 Petrol 1.8 L 111 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
318i 5MT (113 HP) 1988 Petrol 1.8 L 111 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
316i 4AT (99 HP) 1988 Petrol 1.6 L 98 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
316i 5MT (99 HP) 1988 Petrol 1.6 L 98 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

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Other 3 Series Touring 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 Touring3 Series Touring (E46)3 Series Touring (E91)3 Series Touring (F31)3 Series Touring (F31) LCI3 Series Touring (G21)

Other BMW models

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1 Series1 Series (F20)1 Series 3 doors (E81)1 Series 3 doors (F21) LCI1 Series 3-door (F21)1 Series 5 doors (E87)1 Series 5 doors (F20) LCI1 Series 5-door (E87) LCI1 Series 5-door (F20) LCI1 Series Convertible (E88)1 Series Coupe (E82)1 Series Coupe (E82) LCI1 Series M Coupe (E82)1 Series Sedan (F52)150016002 Series2 Series Active Tourer2 Series Active Tourer (F45)2 Series Convertible2 Series Convertible (F23) LCI2 Series Coupe (G42)2 Series Gran Tourer (F45)2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)

BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) VIN FAQ

What does a BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) VIN tell you?+
A BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 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 Touring (E30)?+
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 Touring (E30) made?+
Our database covers the BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) for model years 1988+, across 12 variants.
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 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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