Test Group Identification: Notes

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BMW supplies test group information in the following 6 categories:

Specific engine family test group identification number (for example: WBMXV02.8M52  ) can be found on emission label in engine compartment. To cross reference test group category (catalyst monitoring, misfire monitoring, etc.) see BMW TEST GROUP IDENTIFICATION  table.

BMW TEST GROUP IDENTIFICATION

Engine Family Test Group (1) Engine Type Models
Catalyst Monitoring
VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK  4-Cyl., M44 Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM2.8VJGKFK  6-Cyl., M52 M3, 328i, 328is & 528i
VBM2.8VJGKEK  6-Cyl., M52 Z3
VBM4.4VJGFEK  8-Cyl., M62 540i, 740i, 740iL & 840Ci
VBM5.4V8GFEK  12-Cyl., M73 750iL & 850Ci
Misfire Monitoring
VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK  4-Cyl., M44 Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM2.8VJGKFK  6-Cyl., M52 M3, 328i, 328is & 528i
VBM2.8VJGKEK  6-Cyl., M52 Z3
VBM4.4VJGFEK  8-Cyl., M62 540i, 740i, 740iL & 840Ci
VBM5.4V8GFEK  12-Cyl., M73 750iL & 850Ci
Evaporative System Monitoring
VBM1.9VJGFEK  4-Cyl., M44 Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM1.9VJGKFK  4-Cyl., M44 Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM2.8VJGKFK  6-Cyl., M52 M3, 328i, 328is & 528i
VBM2.8VJGKEK  6-Cyl., M52 Z3
VBM4.4VJGFEK  8-Cyl., M62 540i, 740i, 740iL & 840Ci
VBM5.4V8GFEK  12-Cyl., M73 750iL & 850Ci
Secondary Air System Monitoring
VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK  4-Cyl., M44 Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM2.8VJGKFK  6-Cyl., M52 M3, 328i, 328is & 528i
VBM2.8VJGKEK  6-Cyl., M52 Z3
Fuel System Monitoring
YBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK  4-Cyl., M44 Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM2.8VJGKFK  6-Cyl., M52 M3, 328i, 328is & 528i
VBM2.8VJGKEK  6-Cyl., M52 Z3
VBM4.4VJGFEK  8-Cyl., M62 540i, 740i, 740iL & 840Ci
VBM5.4V8GFEK  12-Cyl., M73 750iL & 850Ci
Oxygen Sensor Monitoring
VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK  4-Cyl., M44 Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM2.8VJGKEK  6-Cyl., M52 M3, 328i, 328is & 528i
VBM2.8VJGKFK  6-Cyl., M52 Z3
VBM4.4VJGFEK  8-Cyl., M62 540i, 740i, 740iL & 840Ci
VBM5.4VJGFEK  12-Cyl., M73 750iL & 850Ci

(1) Test group reference identification can be found on under-hood emission label. LEV stands for Low Emission Vehicle. ULEV stands for Ultra Low Emission Vehicle. TLEV stands for Transitional Low Emission Vehicle.

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