Bmw 318is 1991
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1991 BMW 318is, manufacturered by Bmw Ag.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | WBA WBS | Premium |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 17 - 19 MPG | 23 - 25 MPG | 423.19 - 467.73 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - 318is Convertible -
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 1991 BMW 318is?
- The 1991 BMW 318is has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 19 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 23 - 25 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1991 BMW 318is?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1991 BMW 318is can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1991 BMW 318is?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1991 BMW 318is is $3150.
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Where is the 1991 BMW 318is produced?
- The 1991 BMW 318is is produced in Regensburg, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 1991 BMW 318is?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1991 BMW 318is, additional information is below.
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How much horsepower does the 1991 BMW 318is have?
- The 1991 BMW 318is has 134 horsepower.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 318is
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) (MPFI) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 12035 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) (MPFI) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Vehicle record id 7529 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) 318is Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 81 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 81 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.3333 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 318is
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 12037 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Vehicle record id 7530 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) 318is Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 81 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 81 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 318is
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 34703 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3500 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Vehicle record id 7641 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) 318is Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 81 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 32.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 318is Convertible
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) (MPFI) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 12035 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) (MPFI) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 7531 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 9 Model name (carline) 318is Convertible Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 76 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 34.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
NHTSA decoded information from VIN
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Body Class | Coupe |
| DisplacementCC | 1796.0222144 |
| DisplacementCI | 109.6 |
| DisplacementL | 1.7960222144 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| EngineHP | 134.00 |
| EngineKW | 99.923800 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW-AG |
| Engine Model | 4-Value |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | BMW |
| MakeID | 452 |
| Manufacturer | BMW AG |
| Manufacturer Id | 966 |
| Model | 318iS |
| ModelID | 5185 |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| NCSA Body Type | 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe |
| NCSA Make | BMW |
| NCSA Model | 3-series |
| Other Restraint System Info | Dr. Supplemental System (SRS) |
| Plant City | REGENSBURG |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series | 3-Series |
| VIN | WBAAF9316MEE70912 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20021231 |
The head gasket was replaced twice. *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20020320 |
This has been a widely reported failure on early 1990s 318 models. No safety defect listed. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20011101 |
Timing case profile gasket failure is verh high for the motor. Unexpected loss of engine coolant, which leaks slowly or all at once is due to gaskets design.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000223 |
While driving at high speed, 65mph, the profile gasket in my engine failed. Large amounts of steam came out of the engine compartment and resulted in a condition of almost zero visibility. My windshield was covered with antifreeze and i could not see throught he steam. I believe this failure to be a serious safety issue.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19980929 |
Engine gasket failure, causing a sudden loss of coolant on the roadway under the driving wheels.
| No | No | N | None | None |
Timing case profile gasket failure is verh high for the motor. Unexpected loss of engine coolant, which leaks slowly or all at once is due to gaskets design.
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBAAF9316MEE70912 | 1991 | 318iS | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBAAF9319MEE66319 | 1991 | 318iS | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |