Anti-Lock/Traction Control: Identification

2001 BMW 540i 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Identification
CHASSIS & ENGINE IDENTIFICATION

Model (Chassis Code) Engine Size (Code)
1997-2000
528i (E39) 2.8L (M52 TU)
1997-2003
540i (E39) 4.4L (M62)
2001-2003
525i (E39) 2.5L (M54)
530i (E39) 3.0L (M54)
2000-2003
M5 (E39) 5.0L (S62)
RENDER: 1.0x

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