BMW 3 Series
WBAVA760Stock varies — page stays liveEuropean-specification, left-hand drive pre-facelift (Pre-LCI) E90 325i sedan, powered by the advanced naturally aspirated N52 engine featuring a lightweight magnesium-aluminum composite engine block and Valvetronic technology.
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 LHD imageChassis variants of the 3 Series
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
WBAVA760N52B25 2.5L I62,497 ccFR6MT / 6AT
WBAVG760N52N 2.5L I62,497 ccFR6MT / 6ATWBAVA720N52B25 2.5L I62,497 ccFR6MT / 6ATDimensions & 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
WBAVA760XXXXXXDec 2004 – Aug 2008Europe LHD 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 WBAVA760
What engine is in the WBAVA760?
It features the 2.5-liter N52B25 naturally aspirated inline-six engine, producing 218 horsepower.
What is a common issue with the pre-LCI N52 engine?
Hydraulic valve lifter tick is common on cold starts, especially in vehicles driven on short trips. This was addressed in later cylinder head designs.