1984 BMW 318i: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 1984 318i, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 56 vehicles built
  • 1 for sale right now

Which 318i is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your 318i

What actually differs

I I Automatic
Vehicles built 36 20
Same on every 1984 318i
  • Engine 1.8L 4-cyl
  • Power 101 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Sedan
  • Doors 2-door
  • For sale right now 1

Safety, in plain English

What WBAAK840-E means

WBA AK840 · E
WBA
the World Manufacturer Identifier BMW registered — assembled in Germany
AK840
together encode the 318i line — Sedan, 1.8L 4cyl — as BMW filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
E
in position 10 — model year 1984
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

Already looking at a specific 318i?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.