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Model Identification

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

(1) MODEL (2) ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM (3) IGN. SYSTEM (4)
318i 1.8L (M42) 4-Cyl. Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
318is 1.8L (M42) 4-Cyl. Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
318ti 1.8L (M42) 4-Cyl. Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
325i 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
325iC 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
325is 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
525i 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
525iT 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
530i 3.0L (M60) V8 Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
530iT 3.0L (M60) V8 Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
540i 4.0L (M60) V8 Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
740i 4.0L (M60) V8 Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
740iL (5) 4.0L (M60) V8 Bosch ML-Motronic (SFI) DIS
(1) Model code designated by 4th through 7th VIN positions identifies body type and engine identification. See VIN DEFINITION 
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(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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