Engine/VIN Id: Identification

1992 BMW 735iSECTION Identification
MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Model Body Code (1) Engine Enginevin Id Fuel System (3) Ignition System (4)
318i AJ9 1.8L (M42) 4-Cyl. (2) Bosch Motronic (PFI) DIS
318iC BA7 1.8L (M42) 4-Cyl. (2) Bosch Motronic (PFI) DIS
318is AF9 1.8L (M42) 4-Cyl. (2) Bosch Motronic (PFI) DIS
325i AD1/AD2 (5) 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. (2) Bosch Motronic (PFI) DIS
325iC BB1/BB2 (5) 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. (2) Bosch Motronic (PFI) DIS
325is AA1/AA2 (5) 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. (2) Bosch Motronic (PFI) DIS
525i HC1/HC2 (5) 2.5L (M50) 6-Cyl. (2) Bosch Motronic (PFI) DIS
535i HD1/HD2 (5) 3.5L (M30) 6-Cyl. (2) Bosch Motronic (PFI) Magnetic
735i GB3/GB4 (5) 3.5L (M30) 6-Cyl. (2) Bosch Motronic (PFI) Magnetic
735iL (6) GB4 3.5L (M30) 6-Cyl. (2) Bosch Motronic (PFI) Magnetic
(1) Body code designated by 4th, 5th and 6th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See VIN DEFINITION.
(2) Engine identified by 7th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
(3) Airflow meter assembly type system.
(4) With Digital Motor Electronics (DME) engine management system.
(5) A/T models.
(6) "L" indicates long wheelbase vehicle.
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