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Harold · 01-15-2008, 12:54 PM

imported_MPower · 01-15-2008, 06:03 PM

You can also input the last 7 digits of VIN into this calculator to get all of the information about your car:

BMW VIN Decoder

Dr. No · 01-15-2008, 06:14 PM

According to this, my 135i was made in 1997. ;-)

GatoGrande · 01-15-2008, 06:25 PM

The VIN decoder doesn't work for the 135i --- at least not mine.... anybody seeing their actual car come up ??

imported_MPower · 01-15-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GatoGrande

The VIN decoder doesn't work for the 135i --- at least not mine.... anybody seeing their actual car come up ??

It works for my MINI. My thought is that the 135i is too new. System probably needs to update for the new 08s.

GatoGrande · 01-15-2008, 11:08 PM

My guess too... thanks though... it will be cool if it works before the car ships.

ipp · 01-16-2008, 02:23 AM

I wouldn't put my VIN into any internet service. You don't know what they'll use it for.

Rearro · 02-03-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MPower

You can also input the last 7 digits of VIN into this calculator to get all of the information about your car:

BMW VIN Decoder

i PUT MY new Vin # IN THIS CALCULATOR and it told me that My car was a 3 series e90 ?? WTF does the 1 share the same chassis ??

larryn · 02-03-2008, 02:23 PM

I found this decoder to be pretty good. It's from the Ford website, but knows of all recent new cars.

It should not show as a 3series.

plexiglass · 02-11-2008, 11:17 AM

http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/index.html

jonack · 02-19-2008, 04:23 PM

Just got my VIN.... Can't get any action through the BMW site. My sales rep thinks that it is too early... My digits don't seem to go with the example on this thread. For example, according to the breakdown given, my plant digit is a V, but their is not V in the legend...

john970 · 03-18-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

I found this decoder to be pretty good. It's from the Ford website, but knows of all recent new cars.

It should not show as a 3series.

I think you pasted wrong. Can you post the correct link, i am interested.

oneaabe · 07-10-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MPower

You can also input the last 7 digits of VIN into this calculator to get all of the information about your car:

BMW VIN Decoder

Here's what I got when I put the last 7 characters of my VIN into that calculator.

Mine is a manual transmission, and obviously couldn't have been built in Dec 2006 !

Chassis number: *******
Vehicle code: UC73
Series: E82
Model: 135i
Body type: coupe
Catalog model: USA
Production date: 2006 / 12
Engine : N54
Transmission : Unknown
Steering: Left
Catalyzer: YES

oneaabe · 07-10-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jonack

Just got my VIN.... Can't get any action through the BMW site. My sales rep thinks that it is too early... My digits don't seem to go with the example on this thread. For example, according to the breakdown given, my plant digit is a V, but their is not V in the legend...

Look at one of the later links posted.. V means Leipzig

dbchun · 09-26-2008, 02:42 PM

weird, I have "V" Leipzig also, but my restraint system identifier is "5"

jmexx · 10-28-2008, 08:50 PM

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_...a_BMW_1_series

This one helped me out.

singular · 01-14-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jmexx

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_...a_BMW_1_series

This one helped me out.

Good link - and you don't have to type anything in.

Thanks.

2AD Tanker · 01-16-2009, 12:43 PM

The Leipzig plant is not listed in the decoder, which is pretty new so the decoder must be out of date.

quicksilv86 · 03-06-2010, 06:53 AM

Hi,
First of all, sorry for my english, i'm french.
I've just a question about the software used behind the VIN Decoder website.
IS it ETK, TIS ???
SO, in others words, I would like to get myself all the options of my car from the VIN, without using a website..So is it possible with ETK or TIS?
Thanks in advance,
Quicksilv86

Ash83 · 03-13-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ipp

I wouldn't put my VIN into any internet service. You don't know what they'll use it for.

Dude you VIN is on the windshield and every1 can see it

bryce · 05-16-2010, 12:51 PM

great links, thanks a lot!

crbalch · 11-01-2011, 09:01 AM

hey is this updated for 2012 models as well? it does not seem like my VIN aligns to any of this...

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01-15-2008, 06:25 PM	#4
GatoGrande Gato Grande Drives: '08 X5 3.0 SI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deer Park, IL Posts: 180 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW X5 [0.00]	The VIN decoder doesn't work for the 135i --- at least not mine.... anybody seeing their actual car come up ?? __________________ John

01-15-2008, 11:08 PM	#6
GatoGrande Gato Grande Drives: '08 X5 3.0 SI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deer Park, IL Posts: 180 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW X5 [0.00]	My guess too... thanks though... it will be cool if it works before the car ships. __________________ John

02-11-2008, 11:17 AM	#10
plexiglass Private First Class Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 144 iTrader: (0)	another vin site http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/index.html __________________ 128i, Jet Black, sport package enjoyed since 3/18/08

01-15-2008, 06:14 PM	#3
Dr. No Private Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 90 iTrader: (0)	According to this, my 135i was made in 1997. ;-)

01-16-2008, 02:23 AM	#7
ipp 1er as it's meant... ;) Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 69 iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't put my VIN into any internet service. You don't know what they'll use it for.

02-03-2008, 02:23 PM	#9
larryn Major General Drives: '97 332ti, '10 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,286 iTrader: (2)	I found this decoder to be pretty good. It's from the Ford website, but knows of all recent new cars. It should not show as a 3series.

02-19-2008, 04:23 PM	#11
jonack Private First Class Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 115 iTrader: (0)	? Just got my VIN.... Can't get any action through the BMW site. My sales rep thinks that it is too early... My digits don't seem to go with the example on this thread. For example, according to the breakdown given, my plant digit is a V, but their is not V in the legend...

09-26-2008, 02:42 PM	#15
dbchun Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	weird, I have "V" Leipzig also, but my restraint system identifier is "5"

10-28-2008, 08:50 PM	#16
jmexx Private First Class Drives: Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_...a_BMW_1_series This one helped me out.

01-16-2009, 12:43 PM	#18
2AD Tanker Second Lieutenant Drives: 135i Black Sapphire Metallic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Beer town USA (Milwaukee) Posts: 237 iTrader: (0)	The Leipzig plant is not listed in the decoder, which is pretty new so the decoder must be out of date.

03-06-2010, 06:53 AM	#19
quicksilv86 New Member Drives: E81 123d Limited Sport Edition Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: France, Paris Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Hi, First of all, sorry for my english, i'm french. I've just a question about the software used behind the VIN Decoder website. IS it ETK, TIS ??? SO, in others words, I would like to get myself all the options of my car from the VIN, without using a website..So is it possible with ETK or TIS? Thanks in advance, Quicksilv86

05-16-2010, 12:51 PM	#21
bryce Banned Drives: zhp 3-pedal Join Date: May 2010 Location: texas Posts: 3,181 iTrader: (22) Garage List 2005 bmw 330ci zhp [3.67] 2008 bmw 135i- sold [3.00] 2007 bmw 335i- sold [3.57]	great links, thanks a lot!

11-01-2011, 09:01 AM	#22
crbalch DON Drives: 2012 AW 135i 6MT M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 456 iTrader: (1)	hey is this updated for 2012 models as well? it does not seem like my VIN aligns to any of this... __________________ 2012 AW BMW 135i :: 6MT :: Black Leatherette :: AW Trim :: M-Sport Package LUX V3 Angel Eyes :: BMW Performance Gloss Black Grilles :: BMW Performance Pedals BMW PPK1 :: Performance Spoiler AW :: Berk Technology Street Axleback Exhaust

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