Engine VIN Location

vb7200 · 05-24-2018, 08:36 PM

Does BMW print the VIN on the block anywhere? If so, where can I find it?

jt335i · 05-25-2018, 09:19 AM

Refer to the link and scroll down until you see the image for N52 N54 N55.

http://engineserialnumber.blogspot.c...locations.html

PhilipUK · 05-25-2018, 12:13 PM

Won't that be the Engine Serial Number rather than the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)?

I'm not aware of a vehicle's VIN normally being placed anywhere on an engine - after all, it's the unique number for the vehicle and is really tied in to the vehicle's chassis, whereas the engine could be swapped for a different one.

RocketSurgeon · 05-25-2018, 01:48 PM

All the e90 engines have an engine serial number stamped on the block, under the intake manifold. The same number also appears on a sticker on the head, between the VANOS solenoids on the front. Someone with dealer access can lookup the engine serial number for your VIN.
I think you can see the serial number sticker on the front of the head without needing to remove any covers or parts.

feuer · 05-25-2018, 08:53 PM

There is white sticker on block, right side, by the very end, on the edge where the fly wheel is. It gives you the vin and the chassis number, like whether is e90, e60 and etc.

N54B30A · 05-31-2018, 04:28 PM

There are no VIN numbers anywhere on the n54 aside from a sticker right before the transmission. Be careful not to rub the sticker since it turns out the numbers come off pretty easily, I learned that the hard way.

cahme · 06-01-2018, 07:04 PM

The white sticker doesn't have the VIN. I bought an eBay motor based on a check of the VIN provided by the seller, but when I received it there were NO way I found to match the engine to the VIN. I ended up accepting their word as the casting dates of both the block and head we're within a week-ish of the production date of the car based on the VIN.
I'm attaching a pic of the sticker ...

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jt335i Major 263 Rep 1,225 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Monaco blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	Refer to the link and scroll down until you see the image for N52 N54 N55. http://engineserialnumber.blogspot.c...locations.html __________________ 2010 BMW 335i: Monaco blue metallic/Premium+Sport Auto-Steptronic, BMW PE, Cobb Stage 2 2005 Mustang GT: Redfire metallic/5-spd/Ford Racing (Axle backs, silver Bullitt wheels)/K&N CAI/ Diablo Sport Predator Tuner 1997 Toyota Corolla 1983 Mercedes Benz 380SL Roadster
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PhilipUK Going topless 32 Rep 84 Posts Drives: E93 335i, MX-5, RCZ R Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Mazda MX-5 Spo ... [0.00] 2011 BMW E93 335i [0.00]	Won't that be the Engine Serial Number rather than the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? I'm not aware of a vehicle's VIN normally being placed anywhere on an engine - after all, it's the unique number for the vehicle and is really tied in to the vehicle's chassis, whereas the engine could be swapped for a different one. __________________ -- Philip
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RocketSurgeon Lieutenant 264 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Manual, CBR650F Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	All the e90 engines have an engine serial number stamped on the block, under the intake manifold. The same number also appears on a sticker on the head, between the VANOS solenoids on the front. Someone with dealer access can lookup the engine serial number for your VIN. I think you can see the serial number sticker on the front of the head without needing to remove any covers or parts.
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feuer Major General 4276 Rep 9,206 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	There is white sticker on block, right side, by the very end, on the edge where the fly wheel is. It gives you the vin and the chassis number, like whether is e90, e60 and etc.
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N54B30A Captain 224 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2021 HS M2C Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	There are no VIN numbers anywhere on the n54 aside from a sticker right before the transmission. Be careful not to rub the sticker since it turns out the numbers come off pretty easily, I learned that the hard way. __________________ 2021 M2C HS DCT 2007 Wedge 335i E92 FBO, Stage 2 LPFP,VTT STG 2+, VTT Shotgun E50 w/ Inlets MT-SOLD
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cahme Second Lieutenant 116 Rep 226 Posts Drives: '11 E90 335i Sport MT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	The white sticker doesn't have the VIN. I bought an eBay motor based on a check of the VIN provided by the seller, but when I received it there were NO way I found to match the engine to the VIN. I ended up accepting their word as the casting dates of both the block and head we're within a week-ish of the production date of the car based on the VIN. I'm attaching a pic of the sticker ... Attached Images Last edited by cahme; 06-01-2018 at 07:10 PM..
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