BMW 3 Series
WBAVA760Stock varies — page stays liveLeft-hand drive European and Japanese market specification pre-facelift E90 325i Sedan, powered by the lightweight magnesium-aluminum block 2.5-liter N52 engine.
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 Pre-LCI (E90) imageWBAVA760 in stock now● 4 in stock now
View all in stockChassis 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 / 6ATWBAPG560N52N 3.0L I62,996 ccFR6MT / 6ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,520 mm
Width
1,817 mm
Height
1,421 mm
Weight
1,445 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
WBAVA760XXXXXXMar 2005 – Aug 2008Pre-LCI E90 325i (LHD / Euro-Japan Spec)
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This WBAVA760 was produced 2005–2008; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
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 powers the WBAVA760?
It is powered by the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter N52B25 inline-six engine producing 218 horsepower.
What is the common issue with the N52B25 in this model?
Early N52 engines are known to experience hydraulic valve lifter ticking, which is generally harmless but audible when cold.