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Free BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 10 variants (1996–2003). No registration.

1996–2003 10 variants Convertible Petrol
BMW Z3 Roadster (E36)
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BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Z3 Roadster (E36) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.0i 5MT RWD (231 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.8L 4AT RWD (192 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 2.8 L 189 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.8i 5MT RWD (192 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 2.8 L 189 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.2i 5MT RWD (170 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 2.2 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.0L 5MT RWD (150 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.2i 5AT RWD (170 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
1.9i 4AT RWD (140 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.9 L 138 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
1.9i 5MT RWD (140 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.9 L 138 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.9L 5MT RWD (118 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.9 L 116 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.8i 5MT RWD (115 HP) 1996–2003 Petrol 1.8 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

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BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) VIN FAQ

What does a BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) VIN tell you?+
A BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) 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 Z3 Roadster (E36)?+
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 Z3 Roadster (E36) made?+
Our database covers the BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) for model years 1996–2003, across 10 variants.
Is the BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) 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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