Look Up BMW Series Chassis Codes
Have you ever wondered what BMW chassis codes are? We have provided a list of BMW model codes in the following tables.
Here, you will find BMW chassis codes for new and old Bimmers, including chassis codes for some of the 3-series and 5-series that have been in production since the 1980s.
BMW Models and Chassis Summary
| 1 Series | 2011-2017 | 2004-2010 | 2017-Present | |||
| Chassis | F20 F21 | E87 -5dr Hatchback E81-3dr Hatchback E82-Coupe E88 Conv. | F52 – 4dr Sedan | |||
| 2-Series | 2014-2018 | |||||
| Chassis | F22 F23 | |||||
| 3-Series | 2012-2018 | 2005-2011 | 1999-2004 | 1984-1990 | 1980-1983 | |
| F30 F31 F35 | E90 E91 E92 E93 | E46 | E30 | E21 | ||
| 5-Series | 2019-2017 | 2016-2010 | 2009-2003 | 2003-1995 | 1994-1988 | 1987-1980 |
| G30 | F10 F11 | E60 E61 | E39 | E34 | E28 | |
| 6-Series | 2011-2018 | 2010-2004 | 1989-1980 | |||
| F12 F13 F06 | E63 E64 | E24 | ||||
| 7 Series | 2018-2015 | 2014-2008 | 2007-2001 | 2000-1994 | 1993-1987 | 1986-1980 |
| G11 G12 | F01 F02 F03 F04 | E65 E66 E67 E68 | E38 | E32 | E23 | |
| Z4 | 2016-2008 | 2008-2002 | ||||
| E89 | E85 E86 | |||||
| Z3 | 2002-1998 | |||||
| E36 E37 E38 | ||||||
| Z8 | 2003-1999 | |||||
| E52 | ||||||
| X1 | 2018-2016 | F2015-2009 | ||||
| F48 | E84 | |||||
| i3 | 2018-2009 | |||||
| i01 |
BMW Series, Chassis, and Year Range
Below is an alternative BMW chassis code list that goes further back and includes a vehicle class. Note that BMW vehicle class may vary between European and US markets.
| BMW | New Class 1602, 1802, 2002 | (Type 114, E6, E10, E20) | Medium cars | 1966-1975 |
| BMW | 3-Series | (E21) | Compact cars | 1975-1983 |
| BMW | 3-Series | (E30) | Compact cars | 1984-1991 |
| BMW | 3-Series | (E36) | Compact cars | 1992-1999 |
| BMW | 3-Series | (E46) | Compact cars | 1999-2006 |
| BMW | 3-Series | (E90, E91, E92, E93) | Compact cars | 2005-2011 |
| BMW | 3-Series | (F30), 3 GT (F34) | Compact cars | 2012-____ |
| BMW | 3-Series | (F32, F33, F36) | Compact cars | 2014-____ |
| BMW | 1500, 1600, 1800, 2000 | (Type 115, 116, 118, 120, 121) | Large cars | 1962-1972 |
| BMW | 5-Series | (E12) | Mid-size cars | 1975-1981 |
| BMW | 5-Series | (E28) | Mid-size cars | 1982-1988 |
| BMW | 5-Series | (E34) | Mid-size cars | 1989-1996 |
| BMW | 5-Series | (E39) | Mid-size cars | 1997-2003 |
| BMW | 5-Series | (E60, E61) | Mid-size cars | 2004-2009 |
| BMW | 5-Series | (F10, F11), 5 GT (F07) | Mid-size cars | 2010-____ |
| BMW | New Six CS | (E9) | Large sport cars | 1968-1975 |
| BMW | 6-Series, M6 | (E24) | Grand tourers | 1977-1989 |
| BMW | 8-Series | (E31) | Grand tourers | 1991-1997 |
| BMW | 6-Series, M6 | (E63, E64) | Grand tourers | 2004-2010 |
| BMW | 6-Series, M6 | (F12, F13) | Grand tourers | 2012-____ |
| BMW | 501, 502 | – | Luxury cars | 1952-1963 |
| BMW | 503 | – | Luxury sport cars | 1956-1959 |
| BMW | 3200 CS | – | Luxury sport cars | 1962-1965 |
| BMW | New Six | (E3) | Full-size cars | 1969-1976 |
| BMW | 7-Series | (E23) | Full-size cars | 1978-1987 |
| BMW | 7-Series | (E32) | Full-size cars | 1987-1994 |
| BMW | 7-Series | (E38) | Full-size cars | 1995-2001 |
| BMW | 7-Series | (E65, E66) | Full-size cars | 2002-2009 |
| BMW | 7-Series | (F01, F02) | Full-size cars | 2010-____ |
| BMW | 7-Series | (G10, G11) | Luxury cars | 2015-____ |
| BMW | Z1 | (E30) | Sport compact/roadster cars | 1989-1991 |
| BMW | Z3, M | (E36) | Roadster cars | 1996-2002 |
| BMW | Z4 | (E85, E86) | Roadster cars | 2003-2008 |
| BMW | Z4 | (E89) | Roadster cars | 2009-____ |
| BMW | 507 | – | Sport cars | 1956-1959 |
| BMW | M1 | (E26) | Sport cars | 1978-1981 |
| BMW | Z8 | (E52) | Sport cars | |
| BMW | i8 | – | Sports cars (hybrid) | 2013-____ |
| BMW | X1 | (E84) | Compact SUV | 2013-____ |
| BMW | X3 | (E83) | Mid-size SUV | 2004-2010 |
| BMW | X3 | (F25) | Mid-size SUV | 2011-____ |
| BMW | X4 | (F26) | Compact crossover | 2015-____ |
| BMW | X5 | (E53) | Mid-size SUV | 2000-2006 |
| BMW | X5 | (E70) | Mid-size SUV | 2007-2013 |
| BMW | X5 | (F15) | Mid-size SUV | 2014-____ |
| BMW | X6 | (E71, E72) | Mid-size crossover | 2009-2014 |
| BMW | X6 | (F16) | Mid-size crossover | 2015-____ |
Some of the years are left empty as certain models are still in production.
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BMW Models by Chassis
| Chassis | Series | Years | Trim |
| E12 | 5 Series | 1972 – 1984 | 518, 520, 520i, 525, 528, 528i, 530i, 530 MLE, 533i, M535i |
| E21 | 3 Series | 1975 – 1983 | 315, 316, 318, 318i, 320, 320i, 320/6, 323i |
| E23 | 7 Series | 1977 – 1986 | 725i, 728, 728i, 730, 730i, 732i, 733i, 735i, 745i (turbo), 745i (South Africa), L7 |
| E24 | 6 Series | 1976 – 1989 | 630Cs, 630Csi, 633Csi, M635Csi, M6, L6 |
| E25 | Concept | 1972 | Turbo |
| E26 | M1 Series | 1978 – 1981 | M1 |
| E28 | 5 Series | 1982 – 1988 | 524td, 528e, 533i, 535i, 535is, M5 |
| E3 | 2 Series | 1968 – 1977 | 2500, 2800, Bavaria, 3.0Si, 3.0CSi, 3.0Li, 3.3Li |
| E30 | 3 Series | 1982 – 1991 | 318i, 318is, 325, 325e, 325es, 325i, 325is, 325iC, 325ix, M3, Z1 |
| E31 | 8 Series | 1990 – 1999 | 830Ci, 840Ci, 850i, 850Ci, 850CSi, M8 (Prototype) |
| E32 | 7 Series | 1986 – 1994 | 730i, 735i, 735iL, 740i, 740iL, 750iL |
| E34 | 5 Series | 1987 – 1996 | 525i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5, Touring |
| E36 | 3 Series | 1991 – 1999 | 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 |
| E36 | Z3 | 1998 – 2002 | 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 |
| E38 | 7 Series | 1995 – 2001 | 7 Series Sedan, 725tds, 728i, 728iL, 730d, 730i, 730iL, 735i, 735iL, 740d, 740i, 740iL, 740iLP, 750i, 750iL, 750iLP, 750iLS, L7 |
| E39 | 5 Series | 1996 – 2004 | Sedan, Touring, 520d, 520i, 523i, 525d, 525i, 525td, 525tds, 528i, 530d, 530i, 535i, 540i, 540iP, M5 |
| E46 | 3 Series | 1998 – 2006 | 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 |
| E52 | 8 Series | 2000 – 2004 | Z8 Roadster |
| E53 | X5 | 2000 – 2006 | X5 SUV, X5 3.0d, X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, X5 4.6i, X5 4.6is, X4 4.8is |
| E6 | 2 Series | 1973 – 1975 | 1600, 1800, 2000 touring |
| E60 | 5 Series | 2003 – 2010 | Sedan, 520d, 520i, 523i, 525d, 525i, 525xd, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530d, 530i, 530xd, 530xi, 535d, 535i, 535xi, 540i, 545i, 550i, M5 |
| E61 | 5 Series | 2003 – 2010 | E60 based wagon/touring, 520d, 520i, 523i, 525d, 525i, 525xd, 525xi, 530d, 530i, 530xd, 530xi, 535d, 545i, 550i, M5 |
| E63 | 6 Series | 2004 – 2010 | 6 Series Coupe, 630i, 635d,645Ci, 650i, M6 |
| E64 | 6 Series | 2004 – 2010 | 2nd gen 6 series – convertible, 630i, 635d, 645Ci, 650i, M6 |
| E65 | 7 Series | 2002 – 2008 | 7 Series Sedan, 730d, 730i, 735i, 740d, 740i, 745d, 745i, 750i, 760i, ALPINA B7 |
| E66 | 7 Series | 2002 – 2008 | 7 Series Sedan, 730Ld, 730Li, 735Li, 740Li, 745Li, 750Li, 760Li |
| E67 | 7 Series | 2002 – 2008 | 7 Series Sedan, 745LiS, 760LiS |
| E68 | 7 Series | 2007 | Hydrogen 7 |
| E70 | X5 | 2007 – 2013 | 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 |
| E71 | X6 | 2008 – 2014 | X6 SAV, X6 30dX, X6 35dX, X6 35iX, X6 40dX, X6 40iX, X6 50iX, X6 M, X6 M50dX |
| E72 | X6 | 2008 – 2014 | X6 SAV ActiveHybrid, Hybrid X6 |
| E81 | 1 Series | 2007 – 2011 | 1 Series 3 Door Hatchback, 116d, 116i 1.6, 116i 2.0, 118d, 118i, 120d, 120i, 123d, 130i |
| E82 | 1 Series | 2004 – 2013 | 1 Series Coupe, 118d, 120d, 120i, 123d, 125i, 128i, 135i, M Coupe |
| E82E | 1 Series | 2012 | 1 Series ActiveE only 1,100 vehicles were ever produced |
| E83 | X3 | 2004 – 2010 | 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 |
| E84 | X1 | 2010 – 2016 | 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 |
| E85 | Z4 | 2002 – 2008 | Z4 Roadster, Z4 2.0i, Z4 2.2i, Z4 2.5i, Z4 2.5si, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 M3.2 |
| E86 | Z4 | 2006 – 2008 | Coupe & M Coupe, Z4 3.0si, Z4 M3.2 |
| E87 | 1 Series | 2004 – 2011 | 1 Series 5 Door Hatchback, 116d, 116i, 116i 1.6, 116 2.0, 118d, 118i, 120d, 120i, 123d, 130i |
| E88 | 1 Series | 2004- 2013 | 1 Series Convertible, 118d, 118i, 120d, 120i, 123d, 125i, 128i, 135i |
| E89 | Z4 | 2009 – Present | Roadster, Z4 18i, Z4 20i, Z4 23i, Z4 28i, Z4 30i, Z4 35i, Z4 35is |
| E9 | 2 Series | 1965 – 1975 | 2800CS, 2800CSA, 3.0CS, 3.0CSA, 3.0CSi, 3.0CSiA, 3.0CSL, 2.5CS, 2.5CSA |
| E90 | 3 Series | 2005 – 2011 | 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 |
| E91 | 3 Series | 2005 – 2011 | 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 |
| E92 | 3 Series | 2006 – 2013 | 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 |
| E93 | 3 Series | 2007 – 2013 | 5th gen 3 series Convertible, 318i, 320d, 320i, 323i, 325d, 325i, 328i, 330d, 330i, 335i, 335is, M3 |
| F01 | 7 Series | 2008 – 2015 | 7 Series Sedan Short Wheelbase, 730d, 730dX, 730i, 740d, 740dX, 740i, 750dX, 750i, 750iX, 760i, ALPINA B7, ALPINA B7X, Hybrid 7 |
| F02 | 7 Series | 2008 – 2015 | Long Wheelbase, 730Ld, 730Li, 740LdX, 740Li, 740LiX, 750LdX, 750Li, 750LiX, 750LiX 4.0, 750LiX 4.4, 760Li, ALPINA B7L, ALPINA B7LX, Hybrid 7L |
| F03 | 7 Series | 2010 – 2015 | 7 Series Sedan F01/F02 Protection versions, 750LiS, 760LiS |
| F04 | 7 Series | 2010 – 2015 | Active Hybrid 750i Sedan and ActiveHybrid 750Li Sedan, Hybrid 7, Hybrid 7L |
| F06 | 6 Series | 2013 РPresent | 6 Series Gran Coup̩, 640d, 640dX, 640i, 640iX, 650i, 650iX, 650iX 4.0, 650iX 4.4, ALPINA B6X, M6 |
| F07 | 5 Series | 2009 – 2016 | 5 Series Gran Turismo, 520d, 528i, 530d, 530d 155kW, 530dX, 535d, 535dx, 535i, 535iX, 550i, 550iX, 550iX 4.0, 550iX 4.4 |
| F10 | 5 Series | 2010 – 2016 | 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 |
| F11 | 5 Series | 2011 – 2016 | 5 Series Touring Wagon, 518d, 520d, 520dX, 520i, 523i, 525d, 525dX, 528i, 528iX, 530d, 530dX, 530i, 535d, 535dX, 535i, 535iX, 550I, M550dX |
| F12 | 6 Series | 2012 – Present | 6 Series Convertible, 640d, 640dX, 640i, 640iX, 650i, 650iX, 650iX 4.0, 650iX 4.4, M6 |
| F13 | 6 Series | 2011 – Present | 6 Series Coupe, 640d, 640dX, 640i, 640iX, 650i, 650iX, 650iX 4.0, 650iX 4.4, M6 |
| F15 | X5 | 2014 – Present | 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 |
| F18 | 5 Series | 2010 – Present | 5 Series Sedan long wheel base (Chinese market only) 520Li, 523Li, 528Li, 530Li, 535Li |
| F20 | 1 Series | 2012 – Present | 1 Series Five Doors, 114d, 114i, 116d, 116d ed, 116i, 118d, 118dX, 118i, 120d, 120dX, 125d, 125i, M135i, M135iX |
| F21 | 1 Series | 2012 – Present | 2nd Gen 1-series Three Doors, 114d, 114i, 116d, 116d ed, 116i, 118d, 118dX, 118i, 120d, 120dX, 125d, 125i, M135i, M135iX |
| F22 | 2 Series | 2014 – Present | 2 Series Coupe, 218d, 220d, 220i, 225d, 228i, 228iX, M235i, M235iX |
| F23 | 2 Series | 2014 – Present | 2 Series Convertible, 228i Convertible, M235i Convertible |
| F25 | X3 | 2010 – Present | 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 |
| F26 | X4 | 2014 – Present | X4 SAC, X4 20dX, X4 20iX, X4 28iX, X4 30dX, X4 35dX, X4 35iX |
| F30 | 3 Series | 2012 – Present | 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 |
| F31 | 3 Series | 2012 – Present | 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 |
| F32 | 4 Series | 2014 – Present | 4 Series Coupe 420d, 420dX, 420i, 420iX, 425d, 428i, 428iX, 430d, 430dX, 435dX, 435i, 435iX |
| F33 | 4 Series | 2014 – Present | 4 Series Convertible, 420d, 420i, 425d, 428i, 428iX, 430d, 435dX, 435i, 435iX |
| F34 | 3 Series | 2014 – Present | Gran Turismo (GT) 318d, 320d, 320dX, 320i, 320iX, 325d, 328i, 328iX, 330d, 330dX, 335dX, 335i, 335iX |
| F35 | 3 Series | 2015 – Present | 3 Series Li (long wheelbase), 316Li, 320Li, 328Li, 328Lix, 335Li |
| F36 | 4 Series | 2015 – Present | 4 Series Gran Coupe, 418d, 420d, 420dX, 420i, 420iX, 428i, 428iX, 430d, 430dX, 435dX, 435i, 435iX |
| F45 | 2 Series | 2015 – Present | SAT, Active Tourer, 214d, 216d, 218d, 218i, 220d, 220dx, 220i, 225i, 225iX |
| F46 | 2 Series | 2015 – Present | MVP, Gran Tourer, 216d, 218d, 218i, 220dx, 220i |
| F47 | X2 | 2018 | X2 SAV |
| F48 | X1 | 2016 – Present | X1 SAV, sDrive18i, sDrive25i, xDrive25i, xDrive28i |
| F80 | 3 Series | 2015 – Present | M3 |
| F82 | 4 Series | 2015 – Present | M4, M4 GTS |
| F83 | 4 Series | 2015 – Present | M4 Convertible |
| F85 | X5 | 2015 – Present | X5 M |
| F86 | X6 | 2015 – Present | X6 M |
| F87 | 2 Series | 2016 – Present | M2 |
| G01 | X3 | Late 2017 | X3 |
| G02 | X4 | Mid – 2018 | X4 |
| G07 | X7 | 2019 | Fullsize SAV |
| G11 | 7 Series | 2016 – Present | 7 series Sedan 740i xDrive, 750i xDrive, 740e |
| G12 | 7 Series | 2016 – Present | 7-series Sedan (long wheelbase) 740i xDrive, 750i xDrive, 740e |
| G20 | 3 Series | 2018 | 7th generation 3 series sedan. |
| G30 | 5 Series | 2017 | 5 Series Sedan |
| G31 | 5 Series | 2017 | 5 Series Touring |
| G38 | 5 Series | 2017 | 5 Series Sedan (long wheelbase) 528Li, 530Li, 530LiX, 540Li |
| I01 | i3 | 2014 – Present | i3 Rex Mega City Vehicle, i3 Rx Rex Mega City Vehicle |
| I12 | i8 | 2014 – Present | i8 Coupe |
The chassis is not your VIN.
It is important to understand that the chassis code differs from the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is stamped in a different location, such as the lower-left corner of the windshield, engine bay, and driver’s door frame. To look up the BMW model, installed options, and features, try this BMW VIN decoder.
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