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Engine/VIN Id: Identification

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

MODEL MODEL CODE (1) ENGINE ENGINE VIN ID (2) FUEL SYSTEM (3) IGNITION SYSTEM (4)
318i CA53 1.8L (M42) 4-Cyl. 18 4S 1 Bosch Motronic (SFI) DIS
318is BE53 1.8L (M42) 4-Cyl. 18 4S 1 Bosch Motronic (SFI) DIS
325i CB33 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. 25 6S 1 Bosch Motronic (SFI) DIS
325iC BB13 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. 25 6S 1 Bosch Motronic (SFI) DIS
325is BF33 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. 25 6S 1 Bosch Motronic (SFI) DIS
525i HD53 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. 25 6S 1 Bosch Motronic (SFI) DIS
535i HD13 3.5L (M30) 6-Cyl. 35 6S 1 Bosch Motronic (SFI) Magnetic
740i GD43 4.0L (M60) V8 40 8S 1 Bosch Motronic (SFI) DIS
740iL (5) GD83 4.0L (M60) V8 40 8S 1 Bosch 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 vehicle.
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