Where is the engine number located on a BMW 320li?
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The engine number of a BMW 320li is located under the front hood or on the right front door of the vehicle. It is generally a combination of 7 to 8 digits and letters. In addition to the above method, the engine number can also be checked through the following 4 ways: The vehicle's driving license will have the engine number printed, usually located on the second-to-last line; The motor vehicle registration certificate will state the engine number; The car purchase invoice will state the engine number; The vehicle purchase tax payment certificate will state the engine number. It is important to note that the engine number is not the same as the engine model. The engine model refers to the specifications and size of the engine within the manufacturer's range, and engine models can be the same. The engine number, however, refers to the production number of the engine. Each engine can only have one engine number, and the number for each engine is unique.
In all my years of repairing cars, the engine number of the BMW 320Li is engraved on a metal plate attached to the engine block itself, typically located at the front of the engine after opening the hood, near the windshield. You need to look carefully at that plate, as the number might be obscured by dust or piping, and sometimes you have to remove the plastic intake manifold cover to see it clearly. I often find it easily after brushing off the dust with a small brush—this number is crucial for vehicle inspection or repair identification. This placement is standard for the F30 generation 3 Series, with a stable location, but I recommend checking it in good lighting conditions.
