Anti-Lock (E30, E32 & E34): Identification

1992 BMW 325i 2D Convertible, AutomaticSECTION Identification
ENGINE & CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION (3-SERIES)

Model (Chassis Code) Engine Size (Code)
1987-1990
325is (E30) 2.5L (M20)
1987-1992
325i (E30) 2.5L (M20)
1988-1991
325ix (E30) 2.5L (M20)
M3 (E30) 2.3L (S14)
ENGINE & CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION (5-SERIES)

Model (Chassis Code) Engine Size (Code)
1989-1993
535i (E34) 3.4L (M30)
1991-1993
M5 (E34) 3.6L (S38)
1991-1995
525i (E34) 2.5L (M50)
1993-1995
525it (E34) 2.5L (M50)
1994-1995
530i & it (E34) 3.0L (M60)
1994-1995
540i (E34) 4.0L (M60)
ENGINE & CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION (7-SERIES)

Model (Chassis Code) Engine Size (Code)
1988-1992
735i & iL (E32) 3.5L (M30)
RENDER: 1.0x

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