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Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center. ...

1998: the fourth generation - common rail direct injection, VALVETRONIC and BMW xDrive
The fourth-generation BMW 3-Series was launched in May 1998 and brought with it another hike in output, comfort and safety. The new model was four centimetres (approx. 1.5 in.) longer and wider th ...

Dimensions
Width, height 1. Vehicle height: 57.6 inches / 1,464 mm 2. Vehicle width, without mirrors: 73.2 inches / 1,860 mm 3. Vehicle width with mirrors: 82.4 inches / 2,094 mm Length, wheel base ...