Bmw 325i 2003
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Sub-models: - 325i Sport Wagon -
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What is the MPG of a 2003 BMW 325i?
- The 2003 BMW 325i has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 18 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 26 - 27 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2003 BMW 325i?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2003 BMW 325i can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2003 BMW 325i?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2003 BMW 325i is $3150.
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Where is the 2003 BMW 325i produced?
- The 2003 BMW 325i is produced in Munich, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 2003 BMW 325i?
- There are 8 recall(s) for the 2003 BMW 325i, additional information is below.
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What is the GVWR of a 2003 BMW 325i?
- The 2003 BMW 325i has a GVWR of Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) lbs.
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How much horsepower does the 2003 BMW 325i have?
- The 2003 BMW 325i has 184 horsepower.
- 2.5L 6 cylinder 5-speed automatic
- 2.5L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
Recall 160282 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 105878 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 104891 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Recall 96178 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Recall 71034 [USA]: Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. this could cause a vehicle crash without warning.
Recall 46756 [USA]: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recall 35441 [USA]: Occupants could be pinched by a window that is being closed.
Recall 57575 [USA]: If a gear is selected, the driver may feel as if the vehicle is being pushed.
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Automatic (S5) Rear-Wheel Drive 325i
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Transmission Automatic (S5) 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 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE CLKUP 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 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 18468 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) 325i Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 91 Transmission Automatic (S5) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.1909 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.8408 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE CLKUP 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 325i
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 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, 27 Vehicle record id 18469 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) 325i 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 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 91 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.5982 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.6426 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic (S5) Rear-Wheel Drive 325i Sport Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Transmission Automatic (S5) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE CLKUP 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 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 18760 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 26 Model name (carline) 325i Sport Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 91 Transmission Automatic (S5) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.1909 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.8408 EPA vehicle size class Small Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE CLKUP 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 325i Sport Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 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, 27 Vehicle record id 18761 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 26 Model name (carline) 325i Sport Wagon 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 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 91 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.5982 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.6426 EPA vehicle size class Small Station Wagons 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 are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B510819 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- B340414 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree
- B651820 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL: Service action - head air bag holder retrofit: a rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (its) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while driving on an uneven roadway.
- B160317 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: E46 sulev/pzev: fuel tank disposal procedure: e46 m56 vehicles, in addition to meeting the sulev (super ultra low emission) tailpipe emission standard, also conform to the zero evaporative emissions (pzev) regulations. In order to meet thes
- B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
- B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
- B080119 - AIR BAGS: In an effort to improve the completion rate on takata air bag recall affected vehicles; bmw na has expanded the bmw ultimate rewards platform to include a new recall support page. This page will allow irfs to check their customers vins for
- B011618 - AIR BAGS: Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- BMWSEP1313 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: E46 sulev fuel tank parts collection . Information starting on october 10th, 2013, bmw will be collecting defective e46 sulev fuel tanks (p/n 16 11 6 763 569) for a special analysis project. To remove and prepare the fuel tank for shippin
- 120913 - EQUIPMENT: State inspection and emission (i/m) test fails due to an invalid vin number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an i/m test due to a non-compliant 17digit vehicle identification number (vin) stored in the dme (digital moto
- B011718 - AIR BAGS: For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?S side airbag modules, bmw of north america, llc (?Bmw na?) will provide a customer support program as outlined in the takata settlement customer support program overview attachment. This ?Co
- B011618 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?S side airbag modules, bmw of north america, llc (?Bmw na?) will provide a customer support program as outlined in the takata settlement customer support program overview attachment. This ?Comp
- 340414 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles. Information 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less tha
- 651414 - AIR BAGS: Special technical campaign. The national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not deploy correctly. Bmw is cooperating with this request. Takata is
- 160104 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: As a safety precaution, when handling fuel tank always wear safety goggles and plastic (not latex) gloves, nitrile preferred. 2.Remove defective fuel tank from the vehicle and place it on a workbench in an area where good ventilation is pro
- 010314 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: "e46 sulev (pzev) fuel tanks: new warranty parts return procedure. Bmw of north america, llc (""bmw na"") will begin offering factory remanufactured fuel tank assemblies for e46 3 series sulev (super ultra low emission vehicle)/pzev (partia
- B340414 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles this service information bulletin supersedes si 34 04 14 dated december 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin. Information 1.Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses d
- B160104 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: "bmw na is not requesting that these fuel tanks be returned to the warranty parts return center (wprc) after a claim payment. When performing a fuel tank replacement on an e46 ""3 series with the m56 sulev (pzev) engine"" (claim and non-cl
- B160317 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK: E46 pzev/sulev (m56) fuel tanks: replacement and parts return procedure: bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) will begin offering factory remanufactured fuel tank assemblies for e46 (3 series) pzev/sulev (model vehicles with the m56 engine)
- SIB-63-02-01 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
- SIB-32-04-07 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm
- SIB-16-02-09 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
- 120802 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD: Engine wiring harness section replacement for ignition coils. *tt
139 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 |
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Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
Doors | 4 |
Engine Cylinders | 6 |
EngineHP | 184 |
EngineKW | 137.2088 |
Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
GVWR | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
Make | BMW |
MakeID | 452 |
Manufacturer | BMW AG |
Manufacturer Id | 966 |
Model | 325i |
ModelID | 2764 |
Model Year | 2003 |
NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
NCSA Make | BMW |
NCSA Model | 3-series |
Note | Model Code: 0348,Shipping Weight Std.=- Auto.=3307 ,GVWR Std. = - ,Auto. = 4365 GAWRRear = 2425 ,Service Load = 1058 ,Length w/ bumpers = 176 ,Width = 68.5 ,Height = 55.7 ,Track Front = 57.9 ,Track Rear = 58.4 |
Plant City | MUNICH |
Plant Country | GERMANY |
Trim | SULEV |
VIN | WBAAZ33473KP79543 |
Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Wheel Base Short | 107.3 |
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | Fire | N | None | None | 20210212 |
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact stated that the fire arsonist investigator filed a report and provided a case number. The vehicle was not towed to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
No | Fire | N | None | None | 20210211 |
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact stated that the fire arsonist investigator filed a report and provided a case number. The vehicle was not towed to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
No | No | N | None | None | 20200626 |
The door locks stop working periodically where only the drivers door will unlock with the key. At that time, the rear and passenger doors will not unlock with the remote or the button in the center console or by pulling on the door release inside the doors. The bmw usually unlocks the door with the first pull and then opens with the second, but when this is happening, the door release (door handle) on the inside does nothing. This results in only the drivers door opening and i have to reach back over the seats to unbuckle my kids and then pull them out over the back of the drivers seat. So long as we start outside the car, it just makes the back seats unusable. But if i lock the doors while the kids are in the car while driving and this happens, we get into the scary/freaky situation. I verified the child safety locks aren't engaged for the doors that disable the interior door handles/releases. I don't know what causes this to happen, it just happens periodically and then goes away with nothing i can see as a cause. I have video of this happening, but the file formats listed do not include videos.
No | No | N | None | None | 20200625 |
The door locks stop working periodically where only the drivers door will unlock with the key. At that time, the rear and passenger doors will not unlock with the remote or the button in the center console or by pulling on the door release inside the doors. The bmw usually unlocks the door with the first pull and then opens with the second, but when this is happening, the door release (door handle) on the inside does nothing. This results in only the drivers door opening and i have to reach back over the seats to unbuckle my kids and then pull them out over the back of the drivers seat. So long as we start outside the car, it just makes the back seats unusable. But if i lock the doors while the kids are in the car while driving and this happens, we get into the scary/freaky situation. I verified the child safety locks aren't engaged for the doors that disable the interior door handles/releases. I don't know what causes this to happen, it just happens periodically and then goes away with nothing i can see as a cause. I have video of this happening, but the file formats listed do not include videos.
No | No | Y | None | None | 20191210 |
Driving on 12/12/2019 on interstate highway about 65mph, going straight, when all of a sudden rear wheels (this is rwd - 2003 bmw 325i) locked up completely - the vehicle went forward at about 45 degrees sideways before it straightened out when the speed dropped. Thankfully i did not hit anybody, and no one hit me although there was quite a bit of traffic on this multi lane interstate. I got aaa tow it home. He had to drag it onto the truck bed as the rear wheels continued to be locked up. When i removed and opened the differential tapered roller bearing rollers were in the oil space. Looking to see where they jammed the system up i noticed marks on the carrier. It appears rollers jammed up in between the carrier and the inner wall of the differential box - see photographs. They may also have jammed up in between the gearing but i did not notice marks on the teeth but did not have time to spend to look more closely.
No | No | N | None | None | 20191120 |
I own a 2003 sulev bmw and it needs a fuel pump. This only can be repaired by a dealership due to the fact it has a sealed fuel tank. The cost can be 6 to 8000.00 dollars. I was told there is an extended warranty for a sulev car. 150000 mi or 15 years. I called bmw and they never heard of that warranty. Can you please help. Thank you
No | No | N | None | None | 20190714 |
The purpose of this request is to get bmw to honor a remedy for taillight defect caused as a manufacturing defect. My taillight grounding wires are causing a short on turning signals. Further research indicated this has been reported nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000. Affected vehicles 325i - 2002-2005 bmw will not honor its proposed remedy with nhtsa, citing the vin has not been identified in recall. I contacted both dealership in sterling va and corporate bmw of america (800-525-7417). Bmw of america was contacted 7.15.2019. Operator andrea employee # 6266 informed me the car is not covered under remedy. Manufacturer: bmw of north america, llc mfr's report date: aug 25, 2011 nhtsa campaign id number: 11v438000 component: exterior lighting:turn signal summary: bmw is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles manufactured from september 1, 2001, through march 1, 2005. Over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may cause one or more rear lamp functions (tail light, brake light, and/or turn-signal), within the vehicle's body panel, to stop working. Consequence: intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions. This could cause a vehicle crash without warning. Remedy: bmw will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417. The recall is for model years 2002-2005 of the 325i, 325xi, 330i and 330xi cars, the munich-based company said today in a posting on the national highway traffic safety administration's website. Lights including tail, brake and turn signals may only work intermittently on the cars, bmw told the auto-safety regulator.
No | No | N | None | None | 20190613 |
Both back windows on my 2003 bmw 325i will not go up. Garage says both regulators and actuators must be replaced. Researching the internet shows this to be a common failure on this model and it is considered a safety hazard.
No | No | N | None | None | 20181231 |
Airbag light won't turn off
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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WBAAZ33473KP79543 | 2003 | 325i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
WBAET37453NJ31873 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |
WBAET37483NJ40857 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |
WBAET37453NJ32652 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |
WBAET37413NJ39971 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |
WBAAZ33413KP79408 | 2003 | 325i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
WBAEV33473KL84470 | 2003 | 325i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
WBAET37423NJ31118 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |
WBAEV33413PD57059 | 2003 | 325i | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
WBAET37423NJ26470 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |
WBAAZ334X3PH31556 | 2003 | 325i | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
WBAEV33423KL61145 | 2003 | 325i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
WBAET37453NJ40962 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |
WBAAZ33413KP79635 | 2003 | 325i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
WBAEV33483KL87183 | 2003 | 325i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
WBAET37433NH03767 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |
WBAET37403NJ33143 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |
WBAET37463NJ36547 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |
WBAAZ33413KP81806 | 2003 | 325i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
WBAET37423NJ31832 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |
WBAEV33463PD57279 | 2003 | 325i | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
WBAET37433NH04045 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |
WBAEV33493KL59456 | 2003 | 325i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
WBAET37483NJ38316 | 2003 | 325i | PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA |