2001 BMW 325i: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

3 builds left the factory as a 2001 325i, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 782 vehicles built
  • 4 for sale right now

Which 325i 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 325i

What actually differs

Base configuration Sport
Body Sedan Wagon
Vehicles built 511 270
Same on every 2001 325i
  • Engine 2.5L 6-cyl
  • Power 184 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Doors 4-door
  • For sale right now 2
Will it hold value?

A 325i typically keeps about 89% of its price over 5 years — a 5-year-old one runs about $3,200 today.

325i depreciation by year →
Cost to run

17/25 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,330/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2001 325i

Safety, in plain English

What WBAAN374-1 means

WBA AN374 · 1
WBA
the World Manufacturer Identifier BMW registered — assembled in Germany
AN374
together encode the 325i line — Sedan, 2.5L 6cyl — as BMW filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
1
in position 10 — model year 2001
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
1 rare configuration — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

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