which engine is in my E46

[SCouch]

I tried searching here, looked the car over and came up with nothing. Trying to order parts and they want to know which engine, M54 or M56.
How can I find this? Its a 2004 325CI.

Thanks!!!!

Finally found something. If anyone needs it, put the last 7 of the serial number here and it will give you info about your BMW.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do

Finally found something. If anyone needs it, put the last 7 of the serial number here and it will give you info about your BMW.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do

[Oli77]

Here is a first place to look.

[eee4666]

http://www.bimmerfest.com/wiki/index.php?title=BMW_E46

Fixed.

[spoonerDee]

If it looks like this it's an m56


If it looks like this it's an m54

[Engineswork]

These engines are:
https://engineswork.com/engines/bmw-m43tu-engine.html
https://engineswork.com/engines/bmw-...54-engine.html

[jclausen]

is the oil cap hinged or can you take it off the engine only the m56 had the hinged oil cap

[flyfishvt]

Am I missing something ? The m56 was only used in the 325 SULEV. If your car isnt an SULEV then you have the m54. Be very glad if you don't have an SULEV car

[jclausen]

Then most scary thing about the m56 car would having to replace the sealed gas tank when the fuel pump dies, but I have never had to replace one.