List of BMW Chassis Codes (3+ Engine Codes)
In this brief article we are going to discuss the different BMW Chassis Codes, what these codes mean, and how to find out the Chassis code for a BMW.
A Chart with a List of BMW Chassis Codes:
| Chassis Code | Series | Models | Model Years |
| i01 | i | i3 plug-in electric city car | 2014 – Present |
| i12 | i | i8 plug-in hybrid sports car | 2014 – Present |
| G07 | X7 | Fullsize SAV | 2019 – Present |
| G20 | 3 | 7th generation 3 series sedan. | 2018 |
| G12 | 7 | 7 series Sedan (long wheelbase) 740i xDrive, 750i xDrive, 740e | 2016 – Present |
| G11 | 7 | 7 series Sedan 740i xDrive, 750i xDrive, 740e | 2016 – Present |
| G38 | 5 | 5 Series Sedan (long wheelbase) 528Li, 530Li, 530LiX, 540Li | 2017 |
| G31 | 5 | 5 Series Touring | 2017 |
| G30 | 5 | 5 Series Sedan | 2017 |
| G02 | X4 | X4 | Mid – 2018 |
| G01 | X3 | X3 | Late 2017 |
| I01 | i3 | i3 Rex Mega City Vehicle, i3 Rx Rex Mega City Vehicle | 2014 – Present |
| I12 | i8 | i8 Coupe | 2014 – Present |
| F87 | 2 | M2 | 2016 – Present |
| F48 | X1 | X1 SAV, sDrive18i, sDrive25i, xDrive25i, xDrive28i | 2016 – Present |
| F47 | X2 | X2 SAV | 2018 |
| F26 | X4 | X4 SAC, X4 20dX, X4 20iX, X4 28iX, X4 30dX, X4 35dX, X4 35iX | 2014 – Present |
| F86 | X6 | X6 M | 2015 – Present |
| F85 | X5 | X5 M | 2015 – Present |
| F83 | 4 | M4 Convertible | 2015 – Present |
| F82 | 4 | M4, M4 GTS | 2015 – Present |
| F36 | 4 | 4 Series Gran Coupe, 418d, 420d, 420dX, 420i, 420iX, 428i, 428iX, 430d, 430dX, 435dX, 435i, 435iX | 2015 – Present |
| F33 | 4 | 4 Series Convertible, 420d, 420i, 425d, 428i, 428iX, 430d, 435dX, 435i, 435iX | 2014 – Present |
| F32 | 4 | 4 Series Coupe 420d, 420dX, 420i, 420iX, 425d, 428i, 428iX, 430d, 430dX, 435dX, 435i, 435iX | 2014 – Present |
| F80 | 3 | M3 | 2015 – Present |
| F35 | 3 | 3 Series Li (long wheelbase), 316Li, 320Li, 328Li, 328Lix, 335Li | 2015 – Present |
| F34 | 3 | Gran Turismo (GT) 318d, 320d, 320dX, 320i, 320iX, 325d, 328i, 328iX, 330d, 330dX, 335dX, 335i, 335iX | 2014 – Present |
| F31 | 3 | 3 Series Touring Wagon, 316d, 316i, 318d, 318dX, 320d, 320d ed, 320dX, 320i, 320iX, 325d, 328dX, 328i, 328iX, 330d, 330dX, 335dX, 335i, 335iX, 340i, 340ix | 2012 – Present |
| F30 | 3 | 3 Series Sedan, 316d, 316i, 318d, 318dX, 320d, 320d ed, 320dX, 320i, 320i ed, 320iX, 325d, 328dX, 328i, 328iX, 325d, 328d, 328dX, 328i, 328iX, 330d, 330dX, 335dX, 335i, 335iX, 340i, 340ix, Hybrid 3 | 2012 – Present |
| F25 | X3 | X3 SUV, X3, 18d, X3 18i, X3 20d, X3 20dX, X3 20i, X3 20iX, X3 28dX, X3 28i, X3 28iX, X3 30dX, X3 35dX, X3 35iX | 2010 – Present |
| F22 | 2 | 2 Series Coupe, 218d, 220d, 220i, 225d, 228i, 228iX, M235i, M235iX | 2014 – Present |
| F23 | 2 | 2 Series Convertible, 228i Convertible, M235i Convertible | 2014 – Present |
| F46 | 2 | MVP, Gran Tourer, 216d, 218d, 218i, 220dx, 220i | 2015 – Present |
| F45 | 2 | SAT, Active Tourer, 214d, 216d, 218d, 218i, 220d, 220dx, 220i, 225i, 225iX | 2015 – Present |
| F21 | 1 | 2nd Gen 1-series Three Doors, 114d, 114i, 116d, 116d ed, 116i, 118d, 118dX, 118i, 120d, 120dX, 125d, 125i, M135i, M135iX | 2012 – Present |
| F20 | 1 | 1 Series Five Doors, 114d, 114i, 116d, 116d ed, 116i, 118d, 118dX, 118i, 120d, 120dX, 125d, 125i, M135i, M135iX | 2012 – Present |
| F18 | 5 | 5 Series Sedan long wheel base (Chinese market only) 520Li, 523Li, 528Li, 530Li, 535Li | 2010 – Present |
| F15 | X5 | 3rd gen X5 SUV, X5 25d, X5 25dX, X5 30dX, X5 35dX, X5 35i, X5 35iX, X5 40dX, X5 50iX, X5 50iX 4.0, X5 50iX 4.4, X5 M50dX | 2014 – Present |
| F13 | 6 | 6 Series Coupe, 640d, 640dX, 640i, 640iX, 650i, 650iX, 650iX 4.0, 650iX 4.4, M6 | 2011 – Present |
| F12 | 6 | 6 Series Convertible, 640d, 640dX, 640i, 640iX, 650i, 650iX, 650iX 4.0, 650iX 4.4, M6 | 2012 – Present |
| F11 | 5 | 5 Series Touring Wagon, 518d, 520d, 520dX, 520i, 523i, 525d, 525dX, 528i, 528iX, 530d, 530dX, 530i, 535d, 535dX, 535i, 535iX, 550I, M550dX | 2011 – 2016 |
| F10 | 5 | 5 Series Sedan, 518d, 520d, 520d ed, 520dX, 520i, 523i, 525d, 525dX, 528i, 528iX, 530d, 530dX, 530i, 535d, 535dX, 535i, 535iX, 550i, 550iX, Hybrid 5, M5, M550dX | 2010 – 2016 |
| F07 | 5 | 5 Series Gran Turismo, 520d, 528i, 530d, 530d 155kW, 530dX, 535d, 535dx, 535i, 535iX, 550i, 550iX, 550iX 4.0, 550iX 4.4 | 2009 – 2016 |
| F06 | 6 | 6 Series Gran Coupé, 640d, 640dX, 640i, 640iX, 650i, 650iX, 650iX 4.0, 650iX 4.4, ALPINA B6X, M6 | 2013 – Present |
| F04 | 7 | Active Hybrid 750i Sedan and ActiveHybrid 750Li Sedan, Hybrid 7, Hybrid 7L | 2010 – 2015 |
| F03 | 7 | 7 Series Sedan F01/F02 Protection versions, 750LiS, 760LiS | 2010 – 2015 |
| F02 | 7 | Long Wheelbase, 730Ld, 730Li, 740LdX, 740Li, 740LiX, 750LdX, 750Li, 750LiX, 750LiX 4.0, 750LiX 4.4, 760Li, ALPINA B7L, ALPINA B7LX, Hybrid 7L | 2008 – 2015 |
| F01 | 7 | 7 Series Sedan Short Wheelbase, 730d, 730dX, 730i, 740d, 740dX, 740i, 750dX, 750i, 750iX, 760i, ALPINA B7, ALPINA B7X, Hybrid 7 | 2008 – 2015 |
| E93 | 3 | 5th gen 3 series Convertible, 318i, 320d, 320i, 323i, 325d, 325i, 328i, 330d, 330i, 335i, 335is, M3 | 2007 – 2013 |
| E92 | 3 | 5th gen 3 series Coupe, 316i, 318i, 320d, 320i, 320xd, 323i, 325d, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330d, 330i, 330xd, 330xi, 335d, 335i, 335is, 335xi, M3 | 2006 – 2013 |
| E91 | 3 | Touring 5th gen 3 series wagon, 316d, 316i, 318d, 318i, 320d, 320d ed, 320i, 320xd, 323i, 325d, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330d, 330i, 330xd, 330xi, 335d, 335i, 335xl | 2005 – 2011 |
| E90 | 3 | Sedan, 316d, 316i, 318d, 318i, 320d, 320d ed, 320i, 320si, 320xd, 323i, 325d, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330d, 330i, 330xd, 330xi, 335d, 335i, 335xi, M3, M3 CRT | 2005 – 2011 |
| E36 | Z3 | Coupe & Roadster, Z3 1.8, Z3 1.9, Z3 2.0, Z3 2.2i, Z3 2.5, Z3 2.5i, Z3 2.8, Z3 3.0i, Z3 M | 1998 – 2002 |
| E89 | Z4 | Roadster, Z4 18i, Z4 20i, Z4 23i, Z4 28i, Z4 30i, Z4 35i, Z4 35is | 2009 – Present |
| E88 | 1 | 1 Series Convertible, 118d, 118i, 120d, 120i, 123d, 125i, 128i, 135i | 2004- 2013 |
| E87 | 1 | 1 Series 5 Door Hatchback, 116d, 116i, 116i 1.6, 116 2.0, 118d, 118i, 120d, 120i, 123d, 130i | 2004 – 2011 |
| E86 | Z4 | Coupe & M Coupe, Z4 3.0si, Z4 M3.2 | 2006 – 2008 |
| E85 | Z4 | Z4 Roadster, Z4 2.0i, Z4 2.2i, Z4 2.5i, Z4 2.5si, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 M3.2 | 2002 – 2008 |
| E84 | X1 | X1 SUV, X1 16d, X1 16i, Xi 18d, X1 18dX, X1 18i, X1 20d, X1 20d ed, X1 20dX, X1 20i, X1 20iX, X1 23dX, X1 25dX, X1 25iX, X1 28i X1 28iX, X1 35iX | 2010 – 2016 |
| E83 | X3 | X3 SUV, X3 1.8d, X3 20d, X3 2.0i, X3 2.5si, X3 2.5i, X3 3.0d, X3 3.0sd, X3 3.0si, X3 3.0i | 2004 – 2010 |
| E82E | 1 | 1 Series ActiveE only 1,100 vehicles were ever produced | 2012 |
| E82 | 1 | 1 Series Coupe, 118d, 120d, 120i, 123d, 125i, 128i, 135i, M Coupe | 2004 – 2013 |
| E81 | 1 | 1 Series 3 Door Hatchback, 116d, 116i 1.6, 116i 2.0, 118d, 118i, 120d, 120i, 123d, 130i | 2007 – 2011 |
| E72 | X6 | X6 SAV ActiveHybrid, Hybrid X6 | 2008 – 2014 |
| E71 | X6 | X6 SAV, X6 30dX, X6 35dX, X6 35iX, X6 40dX, X6 40iX, X6 50iX, X6 M, X6 M50dX | 2008 – 2014 |
| E70 | X5 | 2nd gen X5 SUV, X5 30dX, X5 3.0d, X5 3.0sd, X5 3.0si, X5 3.5d, X5 35dX, X5 35iX, X5 4.8i, X5 40dX, X5 40iX, X5 50iX, X5 M, X5 M50dX | 2007 – 2013 |
| E68 | 7 | Hydrogen 7 | 2007 |
| E67 | 7 | 7 Series Sedan, 745LiS, 760LiS | 2002 – 2008 |
| E66 | 7 | 7 Series Sedan, 730Ld, 730Li, 735Li, 740Li, 745Li, 750Li, 760Li | 2002 – 2008 |
| E65 | 7 | 7 Series Sedan, 730d, 730i, 735i, 740d, 740i, 745d, 745i, 750i, 760i, ALPINA B7 | 2002 – 2008 |
| E64 | 6 | 2nd gen 6 series – convertible, 630i, 635d, 645Ci, 650i, M6 | 2004 – 2010 |
| E63 | 6 | 6 Series Coupe, 630i, 635d,645Ci, 650i, M6 | 2004 – 2010 |
| E61 | 5 | E60 based wagon/touring, 520d, 520i, 523i, 525d, 525i, 525xd, 525xi, 530d, 530i, 530xd, 530xi, 535d, 545i, 550i, M5 | 2003 – 2010 |
| E60 | 5 | Sedan, 520d, 520i, 523i, 525d, 525i, 525xd, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530d, 530i, 530xd, 530xi, 535d, 535i, 535xi, 540i, 545i, 550i, M5 | 2003 – 2010 |
| E53 | X5 | X5 SUV, X5 3.0d, X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, X5 4.6i, X5 4.6is, X4 4.8is | 2000 – 2006 |
| E52 | 8 | Z8 Roadster | 2000 – 2004 |
| E46 | 3 | Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Compact, Touring, 316Ci, 316i, 316i 1.6, 316i 1.9, 316ti, 318Ci, 318Cd, 318d, 318i, 318td, 318ti, 320Cd, 320Ci, 320d, 320i, 320td, 323Cd, 323Ci, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 325i, 325ti, 325xi, 328i, 328Ci, 330d, 330Cd, 330Ci, 330i, 330xd, 330xi, M3, M3 CSL | 1998 – 2006 |
| E39 | 5 | Sedan, Touring, 520d, 520i, 523i, 525d, 525i, 525td, 525tds, 528i, 530d, 530i, 535i, 540i, 540iP, M5 | 1996 – 2004 |
| E38 | 7 | 7 Series Sedan, 725tds, 728i, 728iL, 730d, 730i, 730iL, 735i, 735iL, 740d, 740i, 740iL, 740iLP, 750i, 750iL, 750iLP, 750iLS, L7 | 1995 – 2001 |
| E36 | 3 | Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Compact, Touring, 316g, 316i, 316i 1.6, 316 1.9, 318i, 318is, 318tds, 318ti, 320i, 323i, 323ti, 325i, 325is, 325tds, 328i, M3 | 1991 – 1999 |
| E34 | 5 | 525i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5, Touring | 1987 – 1996 |
| E32 | 7 | 730i, 735i, 735iL, 740i, 740iL, 750iL | 1986 – 1994 |
| E31 | 8 | 830Ci, 840Ci, 850i, 850Ci, 850CSi, M8 (Prototype) | 1990 – 1999 |
| E30 | 3 | 318i, 318is, 325, 325e, 325es, 325i, 325is, 325iC, 325ix, M3, Z1 | 1982 – 1991 |
| E28 | 5 | 524td, 528e, 533i, 535i, 535is, M5 | 1982 – 1988 |
| E26 | M1 | M1 | 1978 – 1981 |
| E25 | Concept | Turbo | 1972 |
| E24 | 6 | 630Cs, 630Csi, 633Csi, M635Csi, M6, L6 | 1976 – 1989 |
| E23 | 7 | 725i, 728, 728i, 730, 730i, 732i, 733i, 735i, 745i (turbo), 745i (South Africa), L7 | 1977 – 1986 |
| E21 | 3 | 315, 316, 318, 318i, 320, 320i, 320/6, 323i | 1975 – 1983 |
| E12 | 5 | 518, 520, 520i, 525, 528, 528i, 530i, 530 MLE, 533i, M535i | 1972 – 1984 |
| E9 | 2 | 2800CS, 2800CSA, 3.0CS, 3.0CSA, 3.0CSi, 3.0CSiA, 3.0CSL, 2.5CS, 2.5CSA | 1965 – 1975 |
| E6 | 2 | 1600, 1800, 2000 touring | 1973 – 1975 |
| E3 | 2 | 2500, 2800, Bavaria, 3.0Si, 3.0CSi, 3.0Li, 3.3Li | 1968 – 1977 |
What do BMW Chassis Codes mean?
The BMW Chassis codes are explained as follows.
The ‘E’ code system by which we recognize older BMW’s began in the mid-1960s. It started with the development of the E3, also called ‘New Six’ sedans. The ‘E’ stands for ‘Entwicklung’, which is the German word for “development”. The number series advanced sequentially with each new model project.
Not all ‘E’ code development cars made it to production. So even concept cars would receive an ‘E’ code. By the late 2000s BMW switched to ‘F’ chassis codes, which were subsequently followed by ‘G’ chassis codes ten years later. The short span of ‘F’ chassis codes can be attributed to the newly adopted naming convention, in the mid-2000s, of assigning codes for various different body styles. Thereafter, a coupe, a sedan, a cabrio, and q wagon would have different chassis codes even though all shared the same engine, driveline, brakes, and suspension. The new naming convention saves time by having more information and a shorter code.
What is a BMW Engine Code?
The BMW engine codes are:
- In the initial days (1960’s):
- M10 for four cylinder
- M20 for small six cylinder, and
- M30 for the Big Six
- In the later days (mid-1980s):
- Standard BMW engines are denoted by a “M”, “N”, or “B” code
- The BMW M models use the code “S”
- The BMW motorsport racing engines use the code “P”
Shown below is the example of the engine code used for a “N” Engine used in the F82 and the M2 Chassis’.
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Conclusion
In this brief article we have discussed the different BMW Chassis Codes, what these codes mean, and how to find out the Chassis code for a BMW.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
How do I find my BMW chassis code?
You can find out your BMW chassis code using your car’s VIN. You can then figure out your BMW chassis code by decoding the VIN of your BMW.
For this you can make use of the following chart:
You can also find out your BMW chassis code by using your car’s model name and year of manufacture by referring to this chart.
What code is my BMW?
You can find out what code your BMW is by using your car’s model name and year of manufacture by referring to this chart.
What is a chassis code?
In BMW, each model or chassis platform was developed under a certain development code. It initially started as the alphabet ‘E’ followed by a number denoting the generation. The starting was the E3 and then went on. Over the years, the series expanded to ‘F’, ‘G’ and several others depending on the expanding model platforms and complexity.
What chassis is a 2008 328i?
The 2008 328i is the 5th generation 3-Series denoted by the chassis code E92. You can refer this chart to find the code for any BMW
References
Bimmerfest VIN Decoder Chart
Wikipedia BMW Model code page
Bimmerworld Engine and Chassis codes
