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2018 BMW M3 specifications
Build WBS8M9C5-J · 3L 6cyl · Rear-wheel drive · Sedan
Explore the specifications recorded for VIN pattern WBS8M9C5-J. 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
- 3,298 known VINs
- 77 listings reported active
- Engine
- 3L 6cyl
- Power
- 425 hp
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body
- Sedan, 4-door
- Seats
- 5
- Weight class
- Class 1
- Median asking price
- $56,281
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
- 3 L
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine model
- 6-cylinder turbo
- Horsepower
- 425 hp
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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 M GMBH
Weight rating
- GVWR class
- Class 1
- GVWR
- 6,000 lb or less
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
- 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.
$56,281 median asking price · 91 listings · as of Sep 6, 2026
Median $56,281
2nd percentile $31,900 98th percentile $83,900
Put the model year in context
Compare asking prices by model year
Explore 3 model years with VIN prefix WBS8M9C5. These are different vehicles: price differences also reflect mileage, condition, equipment and the listings available. They are not a depreciation forecast.
Median asking prices · bars begin at $0
Highlighted: 2018, the model year on this page. Prices and update dates are specific to each linked year.
- 2016 3L 6cyl Sedan · 1,415 known VINs code G $45,600
- 2017 3L 6cyl Sedan · 894 known VINs code H $46,393
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2018 You are here code J $56,281
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 WBS8M9C5 and position 10 reads J. 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 | WBS | BMW M GMBH · World manufacturer identifier |
| 4–8 | 8M9C5 | Model, body style, engine and restraint system |
| 9 | × | Check digit — computed per vehicle, not part of the build |
| 10 | J | Model year — 2018 |
| 11 | × | Assembly plant |
| 12–17 | ×××××× | Production sequence number, unique to each vehicle |
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Manuals & reference documents
2018 BMW M3 PDF Brochure
2018 · US · Model-year brochure. Equipment can vary by vehicle.
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Explore actual vehicles
3,298 known VINs for this pattern
Every VIN we have decoded to WBS8M9C5-J is associated with this pattern in our records. Shared specifications do not mean shared history, condition or installed options.
- 3,298 Known VINs
- 77 Listings reported active
- 91 Priced listings
- $56,281 Median asking
Vehicles of this build
A fixed sample of 6 known vehicles associated with this pattern — each with its own history page. The sample refreshes quarterly, not nightly, so it stays put between visits.
Browse all 16 VIN record groups
- Group 0 204 VINs
- Group 1 222 VINs
- Group 2 214 VINs
- Group 3 207 VINs
- Group 4 193 VINs
- Group 5 210 VINs
- Group 6 211 VINs
- Group 7 204 VINs
- Group 8 201 VINs
- Group 9 201 VINs
- Group A 212 VINs
- Group B 205 VINs
- Group C 196 VINs
- Group D 207 VINs
- Group E 186 VINs
- Group F 225 VINs
Groups use a stable internal sorting key. Their labels are not VIN characters, locations or model variants.
Neighboring configurations
Other factory configurations of the M3, 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.
- 2021 M3 Competition 3L 6-cyl · Sedan saloon · RWD 1,051 known VINs · $72,995 median
- 2021 RWD 3L 6-cyl · Sedan saloon · RWD 442 known VINs · $67,995 median
- 2022 M3 Competition 3L 6-cyl · Sedan saloon · RWD 507 known VINs · $72,352 median
- 2022 RWD 3L 6-cyl · Sedan saloon · RWD 423 known VINs · $67,344 median
- 2023 Competition RWD 3L 6-cyl · Sedan saloon · RWD 465 known VINs · $78,735 median
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Useful answers, without the guesswork
2018 BMW M3: specification questions
What engine code is recorded for WBS8M9C5-J?
The recorded engine model is 6-cylinder turbo. This is pattern-level data; confirm the installed engine on a vehicle that may have been modified.
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 91 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 3,298 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.