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BMW 3 Series E30 (1982–1994): specs

BMW 3 Series E30 (1982–1994) photo
Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

The BMW 3 Series E30 is a sedan produced from 1982 to 1994. It is the 1st of 6 generations of the 3 Series in our catalog.

Engines: 1.8 (318i) (M40B18), 113 hp. Transmission: manual; rear-wheel drive. Length 4,325 mm, wheelbase 2,570 mm, fuel tank 55 L.

Facelift: 1987. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.

Specifications

Production years1982–1994
Bodysedan
Engine1.8 (318i)
Engine codeM40B18
Displacement1.8 L
Fuelpetrol
Power113 hp
Torque162 Nm
Transmissionmanual, 5-speed
Gearbox model5MT
Driverear-wheel drive
Length4,325 mm
Width1,645 mm
Height1,380 mm
Wheelbase2,570 mm
Fuel tank55 L

Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan

EngineUnder 10 years10–20 years (×0.7)Over 20 years (×0.5)
1.8 (318i)≈ 15,075 ₸≈ 10,552 ₸≈ 7,538 ₸

Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →

Also 320i, 325i

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available

Cons

  • Age: the last cars were built in 1994, condition is everything

Tyre and wheel sizes

Factory sizes: tyres 195/65R14, 205/55R15; bolt pattern 4x100. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →

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FAQ

What engine does the BMW 3 Series E30 have?

1.8 (318i), code M40B18, 113 hp, 162 Nm.

What transmission does it have?

manual (5MT).

What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?

Fuel tank 55 l.

How much is the vehicle tax on the BMW 3 Series E30 in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, about 15,075 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.

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