| MODEL (1) | ENGINE (2) | FUEL SYSTEM (3) | IGN. SYSTEM (4) |
| M3 | 3.2L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| Z3 | 1.9L 4-Cyl | Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| Z3 | 2.8L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| 318i | 1.9L 4-Cyl | Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| 318is | 1.9L 4-Cyl | Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| 318ti | 1.9L 4-Cyl | Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| 328i | 2.8L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| 328is | 2.8L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| 528i | 2.8L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| 540i | 4.4L V8 | Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| 740i | 4.4L V8 | Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| 740iL (5) | 4.4L V8 | Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| 840Ci (6) | 4.4L V8 | Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| (1) Model code designated by 4th through 7th VIN positions identifies body type and engine identification. See VIN DEFINITION . (2) Engine is identified as part of 4-digit model code. (3) Airflow meter assembly type system. (4) With Digital Motor Electronics (DME) engine management system. (5) "L" indicates long wheelbase. (6) Information not available at time of publication. |
ENGINE/VIN IDENTIFICATION - 1997
| MODEL (1) | ENGINE (2) | FUEL SYSTEM (3) | IGN. SYSTEM (4) |
| M3 | 3.2L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| Z3 | 1.9L 4-Cyl | Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| Z3 | 2.8L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| Z3 | 3.2L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| 318i | 1.9L 4-Cyl | Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| 318ti | 1.9L 4-Cyl | Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| 323i | 2.3L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| 323is | 2.3L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| 328i | 2.8L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| 328is | 2.8L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| 528i | 2.8L 6-Cyl | Siemens (SFI) | DIS |
| 540i - M-series. | 4.4L V8 | Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| 740i | 4.4L V8 | Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| 740iL (5) | 4.4L V8 | Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| 750iL | 5.4L V12 | Bosch M5.2.1 (Dual DME) | Distributor |
| 840Ci | 4.4L V8 | Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI) | DIS |
| 850Ci | 5.4L V12 | Bosch M5.2.1 (Dual DME) | Distributor |
| (1) Model code designated by 4th through 7th VIN positions identifies body type and engine identification. See VIN DEFINITION . (2) Engine is identified as part of 4-digit model code. (3) Airflow meter assembly type system. (4) With Digital Motor Electronics (DME) engine management system. (5) "L" indicates long wheelbase. |
ENGINE/VIN IDENTIFICATION - 1998