E39, E36, E... What Do All These Mean?

[ozbmw]

I know that BMW goes by 3, 5...series. What does E## describe/stand for? used

[bmwcrazy]

They are the chassis codes. For example, 92-99 3-series are E36. 99-2005 are E46.

[ozbmw]

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[ozbmw]

Originally posted by ozbmw+Apr 24 2005, 02:38 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ozbmw @ Apr 24 2005, 02:38 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-bmwcrazy@Apr 24 2005, 01:05 PM
They are the chassis codes.* For example, 92-99 3-series are E36.* 99-2005 are E46.

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Thanks
Do you know what is the chassis code for my 97 528i?

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[Dirty_Tool]

your 1997 5 series is an e39. Here is a link to a post in our FAQ which has an overview of all the E codes.
DT

E codes

[ozbmw]

Originally posted by Dirty_Tool@Apr 24 2005, 02:53 PM
your 1997 5 series is an e39. Here is a link to a post in our FAQ which has an overview of all the E codes.
DT

E codes

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THX