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1997 BMW M3 VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 BMW M3 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 M3 VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier WBS. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, E here. The factory records place assembly at Regensburg, Germany. One engine is recorded for this model year: 3.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 BMW M3 VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 BMW M3 trims, engines and plants

3 build configurations across 98 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

EngineTransmissionBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
3.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · GasolineCoupe2-doorRegensburg, Germany46
3.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · GasolineAutomaticSedan/Saloon4-doorRegensburg, Germany26
3.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorRegensburg, Germany26

Sample 1997 BMW M3 VINs

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These are catalog sample VINs, not cars for sale. Choosing one puts it in the VIN field at the top of the page - replace it with the VIN of the car you are looking at.

VINEngineTransmissionBodyPlantAction
WBSBG9320VEY748433.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9320VEY755413.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9320VEY761413.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9320VEY764013.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9320VEY766083.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9321VEY739273.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9321VEY746903.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9321VEY755813.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9322VEY742283.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9322VEY746823.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9322VEY762543.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9322VEY767243.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9322VEY768363.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9322VEY771933.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9323VEY746433.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9323VEY750783.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9323VEY762013.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9324VEY747473.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9324VEY750393.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9324VEY753333.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9324VEY757533.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9324VEY764203.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9324VEY771773.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9325VEY751323.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9325VEY756023.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9326VEY745243.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9326VEY750433.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9326VEY757233.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9326VEY767603.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9326VEY768073.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9326VEY768103.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9327VEY741583.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9327VEY742423.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9327VEY757013.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9327VEY762173.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9328VEY758983.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9328VEY769403.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9329VEY746013.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9329VEY749543.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9329VEY751343.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9329VEY753613.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9329VEY762973.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9329VEY764143.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG9329VEY770623.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG932XVEY749633.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSBG932XVEY767933.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · Gasoline-CoupeRegensburg, Germany
WBSCD0320VEE122313.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · GasolineAutomaticSedan/SaloonRegensburg, Germany
WBSCD0321VEE107153.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · GasolineAutomaticSedan/SaloonRegensburg, Germany
WBSCD0321VEE115083.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · GasolineAutomaticSedan/SaloonRegensburg, Germany
WBSCD0321VEE120133.2L · 6-cyl · 240 hp · GasolineAutomaticSedan/SaloonRegensburg, Germany

Factory specs by VIN prefix

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

WBSBG9320VE
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBSBG9321VE
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBSBG9322VE
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBSBG9323VE
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBSBG9324VE
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBSBG9325VE
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBSBG9326VE
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBSBG9327VE
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBSBG9328VE
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBSBG9329VE
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBSBG932XVE
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBSCD0320VE
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Transmission Style
Automatic
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBSCD0321VE
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Transmission Style
Automatic
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3.2
Engine Hp
240
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW M GMBH
Plant City
Regensburg
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3200.0
Displacement CI
195.27598110314
Engine
3.2L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
178.9680
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR

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