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2017 BMW 330e specifications

Build WBA8E1C3-H · 2L 4cyl · Rear-wheel drive · Sedan

Explore the specifications recorded for VIN pattern WBA8E1C3-H. Start here to understand this version, then check the full VIN for an individual car.

NHTSA vPIC decode · Pattern-level specifications

  • Decoded Sep 9, 2026
  • 1,265 known VINs
  • 21 listings reported active
Stylized illustration of a sedan body type
Sedan body style · generic illustration, not this exact model
Engine
2L 4cyl
Power
180 hp
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Body
Sedan, 4-door
Seats
5
Weight class
Class 1D
Median asking price
$12,995

The essentials, explained

Engine, transmission & body specifications

As filed by BMW with NHTSA for this VIN pattern. Fields the filing does not record are left out entirely — a missing row means no recorded value, not a missing feature.

Engine

Displacement
2 L
Cylinders
4
Horsepower
180 hp
Fuel type
Electric
Electrification
Plug-in hybrid

Drivetrain

Drive type
Rear-wheel drive

Body & chassis

Body class
Sedan/Saloon
NHTSA body type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seat rows
2
Series
3-Series
Manufacturer
BMW AG

Weight rating

GVWR class
Class 1D
GVWR
5,001–6,000 lb

Gross vehicle weight rating is the loaded ceiling set by the manufacturer, not the car's own weight.

Driver assistance in the recorded decode

  • Forward collision warning Optional
  • Crash imminent braking Optional
  • Lane departure warning Optional
  • Lane keeping assistance Optional
  • Blind spot warning Optional

Systems the filing does not record are not listed above. Check the window sticker of the exact car before you rely on any single feature.

The market for this VIN pattern

What are sellers asking?

Asking prices from dealer listings associated with this VIN pattern in the United States. Mileage, condition, options and location can change the value of an individual vehicle.

$12,995 median asking price · 25 listings · as of Sep 6, 2026

2nd percentile $9,485 98th percentile $22,990

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How this VIN pattern is read

A 17-character VIN carries two kinds of information: what was built, and which one it is. This page is the first kind — the nine highlighted positions.

VIN positions 1 through 8 read WBA8E1C3 and position 10 reads H. Those nine characters define this build. Position 9 and positions 11 through 17 describe the check digit, assembly plant and production sequence; they are not part of this pattern.

Positions Characters What they encode
1–3 WBA BMW AG · World manufacturer identifier
4–8 8E1C3 Model, body style, engine and restraint system
9 × Check digit — computed per vehicle, not part of the build
10 H Model year — 2017
11 × Assembly plant
12–17 ×××××× Production sequence number, unique to each vehicle

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History of the exact car

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Recall status

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Condition & equipment

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1,265 known VINs for this pattern

Every VIN we have decoded to WBA8E1C3-H is associated with this pattern in our records. Shared specifications do not mean shared history, condition or installed options.

  • 1,265 Known VINs
  • 21 Listings reported active
  • 25 Priced listings
  • $12,995 Median asking
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Groups use a stable internal sorting key. Their labels are not VIN characters, locations or model variants.

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Neighboring configurations

Other factory configurations of the 330e, each with its own recorded specifications. The set is fixed by the VIN patterns themselves, so it does not shuffle as prices or inventory move.

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Useful answers, without the guesswork

2017 BMW 330e: specification questions

Is this an original window sticker?

No. This page summarizes decoded VIN-pattern specifications. An original sticker or build record is needed to verify the optional equipment of a particular car.

Are the known VINs a production total?

No. These are VINs observed in our records. The count does not establish total production or rarity.

Does a missing specification mean the feature is absent?

No. Missing fields mean that a value is not recorded in this decode. Check the individual vehicle and its manufacturer documentation.

Where this data comes from

Specification fields are decoded from the manufacturer's filings in the NHTSA vPIC database, keyed on VIN positions 1–8 and 10. We publish the filed values as they stand and leave out anything the filing does not record.

Prices are asking prices from 25 live dealer listings decoded to this build , last updated September 6, 2026 . They are what sellers ask, not what buyers paid.

Vehicle counts come from the 1,265 VINs of this build we have seen in dealer inventory. They are a sample of the road population, not a production figure.

About the NHTSA vPIC data source ↗

Pattern decode updated September 9, 2026.