BMW 3 Series
WBAVA720Stock varies — page stays liveEuropean-specification, right-hand drive pre-facelift (Pre-LCI) E90 325i sedan, configured primarily for the United Kingdom, Japan, South Africa, and other right-hand drive global markets.
Engine
N52B25 2.5L I6
Displacement
2,497 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
6MT / 6AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
BMW 3 Series — representative 5th Gen (E90) Pre-LCI RHD imageChassis variants of the 3 Series
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
WBAVA760N52B25 2.5L I62,497 ccFR6MT / 6ATWBAVG760N52N 2.5L I62,497 ccFR6MT / 6ATWBAVA720N52B25 2.5L I62,497 ccFR6MT / 6AT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,520 mm
Width
1,817 mm
Height
1,421 mm
Weight
1,435 kg
Shipping volume
11.67 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
WBAVA720XXXXXXDec 2004 – Aug 2008Europe RHD Pre-LCI 325i Sedan
Import eligibility by country (2004–2008)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the WBAVA720
Does the RHD model have a different interior layout?
Yes, steering assemblies, pedals, dashboard structure, and instrument binnacles are mirrored to suit right-hand driving positions, though mechanical specifications remain identical to its LHD counterpart.
What are the cooling system maintenance considerations for this vehicle?
The electric water pump and thermostat are known failure points around 100,000 kilometers and should be replaced preventatively.