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Engine/vin ID BMW Z3 E36

Application 12 illustrations ~165 words
MODEL (1)ENGINE (2)FUEL SYSTEM (3)IGN. SYSTEM (4)
M33.2L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
Z31.9L 4-CylBosch ML-Motronic (SFI)DIS
Z32.8L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
318i1.9L 4-CylBosch ML-Motronic (SFI)DIS
318is1.9L 4-CylBosch ML-Motronic (SFI)DIS
318ti1.9L 4-CylBosch ML-Motronic (SFI)DIS
328i2.8L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
328is2.8L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
528i2.8L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
540i4.4L V8Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI)DIS
740i4.4L V8Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI)DIS
740iL (5)4.4L V8Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI)DIS
840Ci (6)4.4L V8Bosch 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.
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ENGINE/VIN IDENTIFICATION - 1997

MODEL (1)ENGINE (2)FUEL SYSTEM (3)IGN. SYSTEM (4)
M33.2L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
Z31.9L 4-CylBosch ML-Motronic (SFI)DIS
Z32.8L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
Z33.2L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
318i1.9L 4-CylBosch ML-Motronic (SFI)DIS
318ti1.9L 4-CylBosch ML-Motronic (SFI)DIS
323i2.3L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
323is2.3L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
328i2.8L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
328is2.8L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
528i2.8L 6-CylSiemens (SFI)DIS
540i - M-series.4.4L V8Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI)DIS
740i4.4L V8Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI)DIS
740iL (5)4.4L V8Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI)DIS
750iL5.4L V12Bosch M5.2.1 (Dual DME)Distributor
840Ci4.4L V8Bosch HFM-Motronic (SFI)DIS
850Ci5.4L V12Bosch 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.
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ENGINE/VIN IDENTIFICATION - 1998

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 C A E 3 1 8 W E C 2 4 3 0 6
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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 CODE/YEAR APPLICATIONS

VIN CodeModel Year
V1997
W1998

VIN CODE/YEAR APPLICATION

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Scheme 1: ENGINE CODE LOCATIONS
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See also:
• VIN DEFINITION