• 3 Series E36
• 3 Series E46
• 5 Series E34
• 5 Series E39

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BMW E-Codes explained

Though they don't appear on your car, the E-code has become the most used 'invisible' part number in the history of cars. The E in the e code stands for Entwicklung, which is German for Development.

The standard for for an E Code is 'E' then 'Two digit model number' and optionally '/variant code'.

The two digit model number is assigned by BMW at the start of development, hence the word Entwicklung. The number signifies the date that the design department started on the new model The variant code is sometimes used to denote specific models, such as with the third generation 3 Series. The E36 was the standard four door model, but the E36/2 denotes the coupe, E36/3 the touring and E36/5 the Compact.

BMW 1 Series

• BMW E81 — (2007-present) 1 Series (3-door)
• BMW E82 — (2007-present) 1 Series Coupé
• BMW E87 — (2004–present) 1 Series (5-door)
• BMW E88 — (2008) 1 Series Convertible

BMW 3 Series

• BMW E21 — (1976–1983) 3 Series
• BMW E30 — (1982–1983) 3 Series
• BMW E36 — (1992–1999) 3 Series (four door)
• BMW E36/3 — (1992–1999) 3 Series Touring
• BMW E36/2 — (1992–1999) 3 Series Coupé
• BMW E36/5 — (1995–1998) 3 Series Compact
• BMW E46 — (1998–2005) 3 Series
• BMW E46/3 — (1999–2005) 3 Series Touring
• BMW E46/2 — (1999–2006) 3 Series Coupé
• BMW E46 — (1999–2006) 3 Series Convertible
• BMW E46/5 — (2000–2004) 3 Series Compact
• BMW E90 — (2005–present) 3 Series
• BMW E91 — (2005–present) 3 Series Touring
• BMW E92 — (2006–present) 3 Series Coupé
• BMW E93 — (2007–present) 3 Series Convertible

BMW 5 Series

• BMW E12 — (1974–1981) 5 Series
• BMW E28 — (1981–1987) 5 Series
• BMW E34 — (1988–1995) 5 Series
• BMW E39 — (1995–2003) 5 Series
• BMW E60 — (2004–present) 5 Series
• BMW E61 — (2004–2007) 5 Series Touring

BMW 6 Series

• BMW E24 — (1976–1989) 6 Series
• BMW E63 — (2004–present) 6 Series Coupé
• BMW E64 — (2004–present) 6 Series convertible

BMW 7 Series

• BMW E23 — (1977–1986) 7 Series
• BMW E32 — (1986–1994) 7 Series
• BMW E38 — (1994–2001) 7 Series
• BMW E65 — (2002–2007) 7 Series short wheelbase
• BMW E66 — (2002–2007) 7 Series long wheelbase
• BMW F01 — (2008) 7 Series

BMW 8 Series

• BMW E31 — (1989–1997) 8 Series

BMW Z Series

• BMW E36/7 — (1996-2002) Z3 Series Roadster
• BMW E36/8 — (1998-2002) Z3 Series Coupé
• BMW E85 — (2003–present) Z4
• BMW E86 — (2006–present) Z4 Coupé
• BMW E52 — (2000–2003) Z8

BMW X Series

• BMW E83 — (2004–present) X3
• BMW E53 — (2000–2006) X5
• BMW E70 — (2007-present) X5

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