1996 BMW 318IC: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 1996 318IC, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 64 vehicles built
  • 2 for sale right now

Which 318IC 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 318IC

What actually differs

IC Automatic IC
Vehicles built 33 31
Same on every 1996 318IC
  • Engine 1.9L 4-cyl
  • Power 137 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Convertible
  • Doors 2-door
  • For sale right now 2

What WBABH732-T means

WBA BH732 · T
WBA
the World Manufacturer Identifier BMW registered — assembled in Germany
BH732
together encode the 318iC line — Convertible, 1.9L 4cyl — as BMW filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
T
in position 10 — model year 1996
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

Already looking at a specific 318IC?

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