BMW VIN decoding anyone?

[Boogieman]

I can do it ;D . . . shoot me the last 7 Digits of your BMW's VIN number . . and I tell you how it came from the magic factory

Sadly it works only for "newer" BMW's with 17 Digit VIN number . . as E30 E28 E24 E32 and so on . . not usable for the old ones with the short 7 Digit Number like E3 E9 E12 2002 . . . (for those old VIN's I can only provide the exact year and month of production . .)

Especially useful if you need your color code . . or the exact type of leather color or fabric you have in your BMW . . and maybe you'll figure out it already has a LSD you were dreaming about ;D

Example: you write BG49888 in here . .. and I'll give you:

Vehicle information

VIN long WBAHD51060BG49888
Type code HD51
Type 525I (EUR)
Dev. series E34 ()
Line 5
Body type LIM
Steering LL
Door count 4
Engine M50
Cubical capacity 2.50
Power 141
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour DIAMANTSCHWARZ METALLIC (181)
Upholstery ANTHRAZIT STOFF (0411)
Prod. date 1992-06-05

Order options
No. Description
240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
293 BMW LM RAD MIT NOTLAUFEIGENSCH
302 ALARM SYSTEM
320 MODEL DESIGNATION, DELETION
339 SATIN CHROME
401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
411 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM
520 FOGLIGHTS
529 MICRO FILTER
553 ON-BOARD COMPUTER IV W REMOTE CONTROL
660 BMW BAVARIA REVERSE RDS
676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
801 GERMANY VERSION

Some people here are worried about safety of this . . posting VINs and the specs of the car . . . that's the reason, that I'm posting just the last 7 Digits (that's the ones needed fpr the decoding) and not the full VIN . . . nut sure if that's any less "dangerous" . . but I'm doing this just for fun . . here and in a few other forums . . that's a service I offer, if you have any concern about that . . then please don't post your VIN number here . . thank you!

[damageandy]

3196126, is that correct, as it doesnt have any letters in mine

[Boogieman]

Mar 6, 2011 15:17:27 GMT damageandy said:

3196126, is that correct, as it doesnt have any letters in mine

It doesn't has to have letters . .

Vehicle information
VIN long XXXXXXXXXX3196126
Type code AG52
Type 325I (EUR)
Dev. series E30 (5)
Line 3
Body type TOUR
Steering RL
Door count 5
Engine M20
Cubical capacity 2.50
Power 141
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour LACHSSILBER METALLIC (203)
Upholstery SILBER LEDER (0292)
Prod. date 1988-04-06

Order options
No. Description
200 KATALYSATOR - ENTFALL (no catalytic converter)
215 POWER STEERING,DEPENDING ON ENGINE SPEED
288 LT/ALY WHEELS
314 HEATED WINDSCREEN WASHER NOZZLES
401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
411 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE
500 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYS/INTENSIVE CLEANING
510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM
530 AIR CONDITIONING
551 ON-BOARD COMPUTER II W REMOTE CONTROL
681 ROOF ANTENNA
687 RADIO PREPARATION
690 CASSETTE HOLDER
708 M-SPORT LEATHER STEERING WHEEL II
812 ENGLAND VERSION
850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[damageandy]

thankyou very much

[nconst]

wow thats awesome !!! es96147

[Boogieman]

Mar 6, 2011 17:36:25 GMT nconst said:

wow thats awesome !!! es96147

Vehicle information

VIN long XXXXXXXXXXES96147
Type code BG12
Type 328I (EUR)
Dev. series E36 (2)
Line 3
Body type COUPE
Steering RL
Door count 2
Engine M52
Cubical capacity 2.80
Power 142
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour ORIENTBLAU METALLIC (317)
Upholstery LEDER SOFT/HELLGRAU (P8TH)
Prod. date 1998-04-30

Order options
No. Description
255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
277 LT/ALY WHEELS DOUBLE SPOKE STYLING
302 ALARM SYSTEM
314 HEATED WINDSCREEN WASHER NOZZLES
341 BUMPERS COMPLETELY IN BODY COLOUR
401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
473 ARMREST, FRONT
498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
528 AUTOMATIC AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROL(AUC)
534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
554 ON-BOARD COMPUTER
669 RADIO BMW BUSINESS RDS
694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER
704 M SPORT SUSPENSION
812 ENGLAND VERSION
850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT
863 EUROPE/DEALER DIRECTORY
877 DELETION CROSS-OVER OPERATION
880 ENGLISH/OWNERS HANDBOOK/SERVICE BOOKLET
962 MOTORKENNFELD

Series options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION
246 STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT MECHANICAL
410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT
465 THROUGH-LOAD SYSTEM
510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM
520 FOGLIGHTS
542 CHECK CONTROL
853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

Information
No. Description
686 DIVERSITY-FUNCTION AERIAL

[ra28celica]

3580399

[Boogieman]

Mar 6, 2011 19:30:55 GMT ra28celica said:

3580399

Vehicle information

VIN long XXXXXXXXXX3580399
Type code AA12
Type 325I (EUR)
Dev. series E30 ()
Line 3
Body type LIM
Steering RL
Door count 2
Engine M20
Cubical capacity 2.50
Power 125
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour DIAMANTSCHWARZ METALLIC (181)
Upholstery SCHWARZ LEDER (0203)
Prod. date 1988-10-14

Order options
No. Description
200 KATALYSATOR - ENTFALL (no catalytic converter)
206 FUENF-GANG-SPORTGETRIEBE (5 speed sport transmission)
209 LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (25%)
215 POWER STEERING,DEPENDING ON ENGINE SPEED
288 LT/ALY WHEELS
333 M TECHNIC SPORTPAKET
339 SATIN CHROME
350 WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM (green window glass)
401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
497 CENTRE ARMREST IN REAR
500 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYS/INTENSIVE CLEANING
562 MAP READING LIGHT
704 M SPORT SUSPENSION
708 M-SPORT LEATHER STEERING WHEEL II
812 ENGLAND VERSION
850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE
945 BERUECKS. PREISABHAENGIGKEIT

[ra28celica]

cheers mate, i'll hopefully have some more soon

[mino]

The E28: 0800247

Someone assumed it was originally built for the GDR, maybe you can shed some light on it.

The E30: AD50077


Thank you!

[nconst]

Mar 6, 2011 18:45:11 GMT Boogieman said:

Mar 6, 2011 17:36:25 GMT nconst said:

wow thats awesome !!! es96147

Vehicle information

VIN long WBABG12060ES96147
Type code BG12
Type 328I (EUR)
Dev. series E36 (2)
Line 3
Body type COUPE
Steering RL
Door count 2
Engine M52
Cubical capacity 2.80
Power 142
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour ORIENTBLAU METALLIC (317)
Upholstery LEDER SOFT/HELLGRAU (P8TH)
Prod. date 1998-04-30

Order options
No. Description
255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
277 LT/ALY WHEELS DOUBLE SPOKE STYLING
302 ALARM SYSTEM
314 HEATED WINDSCREEN WASHER NOZZLES
341 BUMPERS COMPLETELY IN BODY COLOUR
401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
473 ARMREST, FRONT
498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
528 AUTOMATIC AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROL(AUC)
534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
554 ON-BOARD COMPUTER
669 RADIO BMW BUSINESS RDS
694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER
704 M SPORT SUSPENSION
812 ENGLAND VERSION
850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT
863 EUROPE/DEALER DIRECTORY
877 DELETION CROSS-OVER OPERATION
880 ENGLISH/OWNERS HANDBOOK/SERVICE BOOKLET
962 MOTORKENNFELD

Series options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION
246 STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT MECHANICAL
410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT
465 THROUGH-LOAD SYSTEM
510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM
520 FOGLIGHTS
542 CHECK CONTROL
853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

Information
No. Description
686 DIVERSITY-FUNCTION AERIAL

thanks man

[Boogieman]

Mar 6, 2011 22:50:42 GMT mino said:

The E28: 0800247

Someone assumed it was originally built for the GDR, maybe you can shed some light on it.

Vehicle information

VIN long XXXXXXXXXX0800247
Type code DB31
Type 525 E (EUR)
Dev. series E28 ()
Line 5
Body type LIM
Steering LL
Door count 4
Engine M20
Cubical capacity 2.70
Power 0
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour LAPISBLAU (173)
Upholstery PACIFIC (0130)
Prod. date 1985-01-02

Order options
No. Description
311 ELEKTRISCHER BEIFAHRERSPIEGEL (electric passenger side rear view mirror)
350 WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM (green tinted windows)
400 SLIDING SUNROOF MANUAL

Mar 6, 2011 22:50:42 GMT mino said:

The E30: AD50077

Vehicle information

VIN long XXXXXXXXXXAD50077
Type code AJ51
Type 318I (EUR)
Dev. series E30 ()
Line 3
Body type LIM
Steering LL
Door count 4
Engine M40
Cubical capacity 1.80
Power 83
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour GLETSCHERBLAU METALLIC (280)
Upholstery INDIGO STOFF (0276)
Prod. date 1990-01-25

Order options
No. Description
314 HEATED WINDSCREEN WASHER NOZZLES
320 MODEL DESIGNATION, DELETION
350 WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM
354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN (green tinted windows)
400 SLIDING SUNROOF MANUAL
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM
801 GERMANY VERSION


Nachdem ich sesehen habe, wo Du wohnst . . da bist Du vielleicht eher an den deutschen Ausstattungslisten interessiert . . . kann aber beim E28 nichts unübliches sehen . .

Fahrzeugangaben

Fahrgestellnummer XXXXXXXXXAD50077
Typ-Code AJ51
Typ 318I (EUR)
E-Baureihe E30 ()
Baureihe 3
Bauart LIM
Lenkung LL
Türen 4
Motor M40
Hubraum 1.80
Leistung 83
Antrieb HECK
Getriebe MECH
Farbe GLETSCHERBLAU METALLIC (280)
Polsterung INDIGO STOFF (0276)
Prod.-Datum 1990-01-25

Sonderausstattung
Nr. Beschreibung
314 FRONTSCHEIBENWASCHDUESEN BEHEIZT
320 MODELLSCHRIFTZUG ENTFALL
350 WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM
354 GRUENKEIL-FRONTSCHEIBE
400 SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, MECHANISCH
428 WARNDREIECK
510 LEUCHTWEITENREGELUNG ABBLENDLICHT
801 DEUTSCHLAND-AUSFUEHRUNG




Fahrzeugangaben

Fahrgestellnummer XXXXXXXXXX0800247
Typ-Code DB31
Typ 525 E (EUR)
E-Baureihe E28 ()
Baureihe 5
Bauart LIM
Lenkung LL
Türen 4
Motor M20
Hubraum 2.70
Leistung 0
Antrieb HECK
Getriebe MECH
Farbe LAPISBLAU (173)
Polsterung PACIFIC (0130)
Prod.-Datum 1985-01-02

Sonderausstattung
Nr. Beschreibung
311 ELEKTRISCHER BEIFAHRERSPIEGEL
350 WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM
400 SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, MECHANISCH

[mino]

Thank you very much, the number of Sonderausstattungen of the E28 is impressive, isn't it?

Die Schlüsselnummer zu 2.2 (falls Du Dich mit deutschen Papieren auskennst) ist 0, das heisst wohl Import. DDR war wohl nur eine Vermutung aufgrund der spartanischen Ausstattung. Es gab sie wohl dort für ein paar wenige Glückliche.

Schöne BMWs hast Du!

[spiny]

this sounds like fun

EA52244

[Boogieman]

Mar 6, 2011 23:52:46 GMT spiny said:

this sounds like fun

EA52244

Vehicle information

VIN long XXXXXXXXXXEA52244
Type code AG52
Type 325I (EUR)
Dev. series E30 (5)
Line 3
Body type TOUR
Steering RL
Door count 5
Engine M20
Cubical capacity 2.50
Power 141
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour LACHSSILBER METALLIC (203)
Upholstery ANTHRAZIT STOFF (0269)
Prod. date 1989-03-15

Order options
No. Description
200 KATALYSATOR - ENTFALL (no catalytic converter)
215 POWER STEERING,DEPENDING ON ENGINE SPEED
288 LT/ALY WHEELS
354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN
410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT
500 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYS/INTENSIVE CLEANING
510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM
551 ON-BOARD COMPUTER II W REMOTE CONTROL
681 DACHANTENNE (roof antenna)
708 M-SPORT LEATHER STEERING WHEEL II
812 ENGLAND VERSION
850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[spiny]

awesome

[surprisingskoda]

Small issue. You're putting peoples VIN numbers and exact spec of car on the publicly viewable INTERNET.

[spiny]

Mar 7, 2011 0:47:19 GMT surprisingskoda said:

Small issue. You're putting peoples VIN numbers and exact spec of car on the publicly viewable INTERNET.

most modern cars have the vin clearly displayed on a metal tag on the lower left of the windscreen.

[Boogieman]

Mar 7, 2011 0:47:19 GMT surprisingskoda said:

Small issue. You're putting peoples VIN numbers and exact spec of car on the publicly viewable INTERNET.

and? . . what can be done with VIN numbers? . . . . . I could leave the complete number away . . but I can't see how this could do any harm . . .

[surprisingskoda]

Spiny, 2 clicks and I have your number plate from your pics.
Now I have your vin, and the spec of your car.

Enjoy the fines and impound charges.

Seriously, don't you see the downside? I thought it would be obvious.