BMW Model Codenames Explained

Have you ever been confused by the endless codenames that BMW use to identify their models? Whether you want to know your E39s from your E60s or you're just looking to know want to buy some parts for your BMW, this is the video for you!

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[kidslovef]

Lol I wonder what will happen when they get to Z99...

[royalbavarian]

I own a E46 M3 🔥🔥🔥


Edited: I just grabbed my 2nd E46 M3, this one is manual! 🔥💯

[amentia]

I own two E36's (1995 316i Compact and 1995 320i Convertible) and one E46 (2003 320d). Have had one E39 (1998 525tds) and one E28 (1985 518i).

[mohammedal-jabal]

Your explanation is harder than my chemistry teacher

[davidgordashvili]

I have a 1991 BMW E34 520i Manual Gearbox and I love it.❤

[rockstar]

but what year and model do they correspond with?

[datzlukeh]

I just bought a 2010 BMW 535i x drive….I’m trying to figure out what the body code is…

[geoart_]

Ok the models are the E, F and G but then what are the "series something" and the "M something" and "X something"?

[lukew]

Thanks for only explaining the final 3 digits instead of the full name, really useful. 😑

[hma]

So i live in Algeria and ive seen a clearly bmw e 46 on the road but her name was like d220 oe e250 or something.any one wants to explain it to me

[soccalengendary]

Whats the code for a 2018 BMW 440I Gran Coupe?

[midnighthorns]

I wondered why BMW had long names like the 1993 BMW 318IS coupe.

[GeraldSantiago]

would a 2013 328i with a n20 engine be a F30?

[stevecray]

I've just brought a 2011 320d efficient dynamics 4 door saloon (Power 120kw) is it an e90 and what code engine would this be? Cheers

[saulmendoza]

What is the code name for 08 BMW 535xi

[alefancello]

So what’s the code name for the 2011 bmw 328i xdrive?

[hunterbennett]

that pic of the grey e46 m3 is legit my wallapper

[AlexCCampelo]

I own a Series 3, Model 330e, Year 2022. Its Dev Code is G20.

[ozzy_fromhell]

I own a 440i coupe and I love that puppy

[Diabolica]

Basically, no logical thinking has gone into BMWs naming conventions