BMW 3-Series (E30) & 5-Series (E28, E34) - Comprehensive Service & Repair Manual
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Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
3-Series E30 1983 to 1991 (316, 316i, 318i, 320i, 325i, incl. Touring and Convertible versions) 5-Series E28 1981 to 1988 (518i, 525i, 528i, 535i, M535i) 5-Series E34 1988 to 1991 (518i, 520i, 525i, 530i, 535i)
Important Note: The manual does not cover Diesel, DOHC, or V8 engines, or four-wheel-drive models.
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BMW E30 / E28 / E34 Technical Service Manual (1981–1991, Petrol I4/I6)
A high-volume, chassis-driven reference manual for classic BMW platforms where scope is defined by series + chassis code + petrol inline engines. This listing combines 3-Series E30 coverage with 5-Series E28 and early E34 coverage, making it a practical pick when you need one consolidated technical source across late-’80s BMW architecture and shared system layouts.
Mini-block: technical depth cues
- Document ID: 29705
- Output format: PDF, printable
- Scale marker: 1000+ pages
- Coverage logic: chassis families (E30 / E28 / E34) with model-level splits
- Engine scope: petrol inline 4/6 only (explicit exclusions listed below)
- Update marker: last verified Sep 27, 2025
Spec snapshot
| Data point | Value |
|---|---|
| File type | |
| File size | 7.04 MB |
| Language | English |
| Page count | 1000+ |
| Print readiness | Yes |
| Coverage boundary | No Diesel / no DOHC / no V8 / no 4WD |
Covered model groups (by chassis)
- 3-Series E30 (1983–1991): 316, 316i, 318i, 320i, 325i (incl. Touring + Convertible)
- 5-Series E28 (1981–1988): 518i, 525i, 528i, 535i, M535i
- 5-Series E34 (1988–1991): 518i, 520i, 525i, 530i, 535i
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