VIN Decoder Results

WBA1J9C56GV371994

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

BMW

Vehicle Model

M235i

Vehicle Series

2-series

Vehicle Trim

xDrive

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

WBA1J9C5*GV

Manufacturer Name

BMW AG

Model Year

2016

Plant City

LEIPZIG

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Body Class

Coupe

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Drive Type

AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2979.1682352

Displacement (CI)

181.8

Displacement (L)

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Brake (hp) From

320

Pretensioner

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

WBA World Manufacturer Identifier

1J9C5 Vehicle Descriptor Section

6 Check Digit

GV371994 Vehicle Identifier Section

EPA Fuel Economy

City

20 MPG

Highway

30 MPG

Combined

24 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,400

CO2 Emissions

372.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Premium

Owner Complaints (8)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

POWER TRAIN

"Our M235I has a transmission leak "thru the wall of the case" (i.e. THROUGH THE METAL CASE) as determined by a local BMW Dealer. They are not able to provide any Technical Service Bulletins or etc. from BMW for this "leaky case" issue. But they are s..."

ODI #11448099

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

"BMW 2 series cars from about 2015-2018 have faulty wiring and brake light assemblies. BMW has admitted this design flaw in the harness and light - they extended the warranty for one year. As you know, brake light failures represent a real risk. It is..."

ODI #11438512

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