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Free BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 28 variants (2001+). No registration.

2001+ 28 variants Estate PetrolDiesel
BMW 3 Series Touring (E46)
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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) specs by variant

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

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
330i 5AT (231 HP) 2001 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
330i 5MT (231 HP) 2001 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
330i 6MT (231 HP) 2001 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
330xi 5AT (231 HP) 2001 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
330xi 5MT (231 HP) 2001 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
330xi 6MT (231 HP) 2001 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
330d 5AT (204 HP) 2001 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
330d 6MT (204 HP) 2001 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
330xd 6MT (204 HP) 2001 Diesel 3.0 L 201 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
325i 5AT (192 HP) 2001 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
325i 5MT (192 HP) 2001 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
325xi 5AT (192 HP) 2001 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
325xi 5MT (192 HP) 2001 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
330d 5AT (184 HP) 2001 Diesel 2.9 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
330d 5MT (184 HP) 2001 Diesel 2.9 L 181 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
330xd 5AT (184 HP) 2001 Diesel 2.9 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
330xd 5MT (184 HP) 2001 Diesel 2.9 L 181 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
320i 5AT (170 HP) 2001 Petrol 2.2 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
320i 5MT (170 HP) 2001 Petrol 2.2 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
320d 5AT (150 HP) 2001 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
320d 5MT (150 HP) 2001 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
320d 6MT (150 HP) 2001 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
318i 5AT (143 HP) 2001 Petrol 2.0 L 141 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
318i 5MT (143 HP) 2001 Petrol 2.0 L 141 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
316i 5AT (115 HP) 2001 Petrol 1.8 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
316i 5MT (115 HP) 2001 Petrol 1.8 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
318d 5AT (115 HP) 2001 Diesel 2.0 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
318d 5MT (115 HP) 2001 Diesel 2.0 L 114 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 (E30)3 Series Touring (E91)3 Series Touring (F31)3 Series Touring (F31) LCI3 Series Touring (G21)

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) VIN FAQ

What does a BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) VIN tell you?+
A BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 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 (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).
What years was the BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) made?+
Our database covers the BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) for model years 2001+, across 28 variants.
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 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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