Purchased used 316i was told it was 1988. I have not seen anything anywere that confirms to me that there is a model year 1988 316i. any hiden spots to look, no luck on the door jam or under the hood. euro spec, no vin# that i can find were would it be, 316i all over it no year.

Theres usually a vin tag on the dash, thats the only other place I could think of.

did you get a title with that car???

Here's a Vin Decoder for BMW's . . . . this should tell you . . . . all the info you need

http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi