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Free BMW 7 Series (E23) VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW 7 Series (E23) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 16 variants (1977–1986). No registration.

1977–1986 16 variants Sedan Petrol
BMW 7 Series (E23)
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BMW 7 Series (E23) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 7 Series (E23) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
745i 3AT RWD (252 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 3.4 L 248 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD
745i 5MT RWD (252 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 3.4 L 248 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
735i 3AT RWD (218 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 3.5 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD
735i 5MT RWD (218 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 3.5 L 215 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
732i 4MT RWD (197 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 3.2 L 194 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD
732i 5MT RWD (197 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 3.2 L 194 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
728i 4MT RWD (184 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 2.8 L 181 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD
728i 5MT RWD (184 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 2.8 L 181 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
730 3AT RWD (184 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 3.0 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD
730 4MT RWD (184 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 3.0 L 181 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD
733i 3MT RWD (177 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 3.2 L 175 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD
733i 5MT RWD (177 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 3.2 L 175 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
728 3AT RWD (170 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 2.8 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD
728 4MT RWD (170 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 2.8 L 168 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD
725 3AT RWD (150 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 2.5 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD
725 4MT RWD (150 HP) 1977–1986 Petrol 2.5 L 148 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD

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BMW 7 Series (E23) VIN FAQ

What does a BMW 7 Series (E23) VIN tell you?+
A BMW 7 Series (E23) 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 7 Series (E23)?+
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 7 Series (E23) made?+
Our database covers the BMW 7 Series (E23) for model years 1977–1986, across 16 variants.
Is the BMW 7 Series (E23) 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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