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Engine/vin ID: Other BMW 5 series E34

Application 3 illustrations ~117 words

EXAMPLE VIN

Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.

  1. W B A H C 2 3 1 8 N E C 2 4 3 0 6

VIN DEFINITION BREAKDOWN

  1. 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin
  2. 2 - Indicates Manufacturer
  3. 3 - Indicates Vehicle Type
  4. 4 - Indicates Model Line
  5. 5 - Indicates Model Series
  6. 6 - Indicates Body Type
  7. 7 - Indicates Engine Code
  8. 8 - Indicates Restraint System
  9. 9 - Indicates Check Digit
  10. 10 - Indicates Model Year
  11. 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant
  12. 12-17 - Indicates Sequential Production Number
VIN CodeModel Year
L1990
M1991
N1992

MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: 1.8L 4-CYLINDER

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: 2.5L 6-CYLINDER

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: 3.5L 6-CYLINDER