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1997 BMW 318i VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 BMW 318i VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1997 BMW 318i VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier WBA. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 3 of them appear here: A, E, and K. The factory records place assembly at 2 plants, including Munich, Germany and Regensburg, Germany. One engine is recorded for this model year: 1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 BMW 318i VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 BMW 318i trims, engines and plants

4 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / Trim	Engine	Transmission	Body	Doors / seats	Plant	Sample VINs
		Automatic	Sedan/Saloon	4-door	Regensburg, Germany	44
3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline		Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	3-door	Munich, Germany	26
			Sedan/Saloon	4-door	Regensburg, Germany	26
3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline		Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	3-door		4

Sample 1997 BMW 318i VINs

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VIN	Series / Trim	Engine	Body	Plant
`WBACC9324VEE58091`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9324VEE58303`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9324VEE58348`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9324VEE58592`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9324VEE59192`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9325VEE57872`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9326VEE56469`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9326VEE57296`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9326VEE57766`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9327VEE57520`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9327VEE58764`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9327VEE58845`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9328VEE56697`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9328VEE57445`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9328VEE58322`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9329VEE57275`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC9329VEE57759`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC932XVEE56975`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC932XVEE57995`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACC932XVEE58550`	-	-	Sedan/Saloon	Regensburg, Germany
`WBACG7321VAS98474`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7321VAS99530`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7323VAS99075`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7324VAS97884`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7325VAS98493`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7325VAS99062`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7327VA173902`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7327VA428340`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7327VA486030`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7327VA535078`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7327VA594129`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7327VA709540`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7327VA722918`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7327VA962454`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7327VAS97863`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7327VAS98978`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7327VAS99273`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG7329VAS98691`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG732XVAS98280`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG8320VKC81930`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	-
`WBACG8321VAU38965`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG8321VAU38996`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG8321VAU39596`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG8322VAU38831`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG8323VKC81761`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	-
`WBACG8324VAU39009`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG8324VAU39950`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG8325VKC82278`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	-
`WBACG8326VAU38752`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	Munich, Germany
`WBACG832XVKC81742`	3-Series · 318ti	1.9L · 4-cyl · 138 hp · Gasoline	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback	-

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

WBACC9324VE

Body Class: Sedan/Saloon
Doors: 4
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Plant State: BAVARIA
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACC9325VE

Body Class: Sedan/Saloon
Doors: 4
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Plant State: BAVARIA
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACC9326VE

Body Class: Sedan/Saloon
Doors: 4
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Plant State: BAVARIA
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACC9327VE

Body Class: Sedan/Saloon
Doors: 4
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Plant State: BAVARIA
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACC9328VE

Body Class: Sedan/Saloon
Doors: 4
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Plant State: BAVARIA
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACC9329VE

Body Class: Sedan/Saloon
Doors: 4
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Plant State: BAVARIA
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACC932XVE

Body Class: Sedan/Saloon
Doors: 4
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Plant State: BAVARIA
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG7321VA - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Munich
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG7323VA - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Munich
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG7324VA - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Munich
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG7325VA - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Munich
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG7327VA - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Munich
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG7329VA - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Munich
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG732XVA - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Munich
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG8320VK - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG8321VA - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Munich
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG8322VA - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Munich
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG8323VK - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG8324VA - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Munich
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG8325VK - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG8326VA - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Plant City: Munich
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBACG832XVK - 3-Series · 318ti

Series: 3-Series
Trim: 318ti
Body Class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Drive Type: RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 1.9
Engine Hp: 138
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 3
Manufacturer Name: BMW AG
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 1900.0
Displacement CI: 115.94511377999
Engine: 1.9L In-Line
Engine Configuration: In-Line
GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

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