BMW VIN-decoder (specs of BMW cars since 1928)

Maynard · 05-05-2017, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FD3S

Very useful.
My search on all the above links shows everything my car has but show also that my car has an alarm installed.
However I do not think the car has an alarm. Is it possible those sites to be wrong?

I read somewhere that BMW was giving out coupons or small rebates b/c a bunch of cars were supposed to have alarms but did not - I'm thinking it was 2 series, but run a search (pretty sure it was this site forum), as there may be more details I'm forgetting. You may want to take it up w/ the dealership - might also be s/t they can just code on.

FD3S · 05-05-2017, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Maynard

I read somewhere that BMW was giving out coupons or small rebates b/c a bunch of cars were supposed to have alarms but did not - I'm thinking it was 2 series, but run a search (pretty sure it was this site forum), as there may be more details I'm forgetting. You may want to take it up w/ the dealership - might also be s/t they can just code on.

Thanks Maynard for your help. I will look after it with the initial dealer, but after 11 years I don't expect any answers

Maynard · 05-05-2017, 07:01 PM

Oh, didn't really process that it had been that long out.

elitesales305 · 05-15-2017, 09:40 AM

ok.. so I checked the vin on my bimmer..
and it showed under the POWER section - 225???
wth.. why wouldn't it say 300??
now .. it doesn't state hp it just says 225? is that minus the turbo..
fyi I drive a 2013 135i convertible..

please ease my mind..

elitesales305 · 05-16-2017, 11:17 AM

BUMP?

Matski · 05-16-2017, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by elitesales305

BUMP?

(kg×m²)/s³

a.k.a. Kilowatts... 225kW = about 300 Horsepowers....

Artemis · 05-16-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by elitesales305

ok.. so I checked the vin on my bimmer..
and it showed under the POWER section - 225???
wth.. why wouldn't it say 300??
now .. it doesn't state hp it just says 225? is that minus the turbo..
fyi I drive a 2013 135i convertible..
please ease my mind..

Convertor kW to hp: http://www.rapidtables.com/convert/power/kw-to-hp.htm

elitesales305 · 05-16-2017, 02:21 PM

thanks for your help.. if it would of ended w kw I might of put 2 n 2 .. but it just said 225??
anyways I can sleep now.. thanks for your help guys..

mudit.khullar · 05-22-2017, 12:38 PM

wunderbar!

Just one question tho - The decoder lists my car as equipped with the following options -

575 Additional 12v Power Socket
6AA Bmw Teleservices
6AB Control Teleservices
6NH Hands-free Facility W. Usb Interface
663 Radio Bmw Professional

However, If i understand correctly, the teleservices is the option that gives you access to concierge (I may be so wrong here!)? My car does not have the SOS button as is available in cars with that facility. Maybe I'm reading something wrong!

Secondly, this lists as my car being equipped with the BMW Professional Radio. Does this mean that I should be able to "retrofit" the combox to gain access to enhanced bluetooth? By the looks of it, my car does not currently have a combox in the boot (usual location - left of the fuse box).

2000cs · 10-23-2017, 01:08 PM

I’ve been trying to decode two VINs today using bmwvin but it doesn’t seem to be working. Looking for another site, or someone to decode these two, please:

WBS8M9C58J5J78514
WBS8M9C50J5J78829

Thanks!

Thescout13 · 10-23-2017, 01:13 PM

Bimmer.work worked for me for both vins

2000cs · 10-23-2017, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

Bimmer.work worked for me for both vins

Thanks - worked for me, too. I didn’t know about that site and searching hadn’t turned it up.

xlover · 11-21-2017, 11:37 AM

very curious how does this work? is there a database BMW maintains that these decoders pull the information from?

uniqueMR · 12-14-2017, 05:31 PM

Awesome post!

Artemis · 12-15-2017, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by xlover

very curious how does this work? is there a database BMW maintains that these decoders pull the information from?

Apparently. Seen already VINs of BMW cars built the very same day. Looks like it's real-time.

autoart · 03-04-2018, 09:45 PM

Great way to compare used cars options without calling dealer/ seller

josh025 · 04-13-2018, 10:38 PM

Awesome!

Zuber · 04-14-2018, 07:35 PM

Hello All

I have just purchased a 2012 1 series m sport and i think the NBT has been upgraded to the larger screen with satnav.... everything is working fine however im unable to set the time and date... everytime i do it nothing happens it just stays blank and also the idrive does not show any data from the trip computer but on the dash i can see my MPG etc any help would be appreciated !!!!

Thanks

IK6SPEED · 05-28-2018, 10:22 PM

BImmer.work has always been my go to VIN Decoder a longtime.

For the past 60 days I have not been able to get the results to work (always a "something went wrong" message)

1) Is everyone else having this issue with the site or know what's up?

I've also noticed a few other VIN Decoder sites not working recently either.

2) Is there some sort of lockdown on the database?

3) What are the best working VIN Decoders at this point?

shadowfax · 05-28-2018, 10:48 PM

It worked for me just now.

I like bimmer.work. I've also used bmwvin.

SW19 · 06-03-2018, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowfax

It worked for me just now.

I like bimmer.work. I've also used bmwvin.

It has always worked for me and it still shows the info for my 2016 M2.For some reason it doesn’t give the VIN info for the new G30 5 series.

withoutink · 06-29-2018, 03:08 PM

Very helpful, thank you!

05-05-2017, 07:01 PM	#47
Maynard Colonel 3106 Rep 2,676 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	Oh, didn't really process that it had been that long out.
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05-15-2017, 09:40 AM	#48
elitesales305 shmo 371 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: May 2017 Location: no where iTrader: (0)	Might B A Stupid Question ;( ok.. so I checked the vin on my bimmer.. and it showed under the POWER section - 225??? wth.. why wouldn't it say 300?? now .. it doesn't state hp it just says 225? is that minus the turbo.. fyi I drive a 2013 135i convertible.. please ease my mind..
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05-16-2017, 11:17 AM	#49
elitesales305 shmo 371 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: May 2017 Location: no where iTrader: (0)	BUMP? __________________ No sig
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05-16-2017, 02:21 PM	#52
elitesales305 shmo 371 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: May 2017 Location: no where iTrader: (0)	thanks for your help.. if it would of ended w kw I might of put 2 n 2 .. but it just said 225?? anyways I can sleep now.. thanks for your help guys.. __________________ No sig
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05-22-2017, 12:38 PM	#53
mudit.khullar New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 1 SERIES F20 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dublin, Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F20 116d [0.00]	wunderbar! Just one question tho - The decoder lists my car as equipped with the following options - 575 Additional 12v Power Socket 6AA Bmw Teleservices 6AB Control Teleservices 6NH Hands-free Facility W. Usb Interface 663 Radio Bmw Professional However, If i understand correctly, the teleservices is the option that gives you access to concierge (I may be so wrong here!)? My car does not have the SOS button as is available in cars with that facility. Maybe I'm reading something wrong! Secondly, this lists as my car being equipped with the BMW Professional Radio. Does this mean that I should be able to "retrofit" the combox to gain access to enhanced bluetooth? By the looks of it, my car does not currently have a combox in the boot (usual location - left of the fuse box).
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10-23-2017, 01:08 PM	#54
2000cs Captain 3047 Rep 987 Posts Drives: Potato Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	VIN Decode I’ve been trying to decode two VINs today using bmwvin but it doesn’t seem to be working. Looking for another site, or someone to decode these two, please: WBS8M9C58J5J78514 WBS8M9C50J5J78829 Thanks!
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10-23-2017, 01:13 PM	#55
Thescout13 Brigadier General 4759 Rep 4,893 Posts Drives: '20 F80 M3CS, %E2%80%9818 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Bimmer.work worked for me for both vins __________________ Wife's Car: 2020 X4M Competition, Alpine White on Black Alcantara and Biege Current Car: 2018 F80 M3CS, SMB, DCT, ZEC, MPE Recently Departed: 2020 F87 M2C, LBB, ZEC, 6MT (Euro Delivery Aug. 29, 2019, totaled by an idiot in a Camry who then ran from the scene) Wife's Prior Car: 2018 F80 M3, Yas Marina Blue, DCT, Black 19s, Carbon Structure Anthracite Cloth/Leather Combination, Driving Assistance Package (Euro Delivery Oct. 9, 2017)
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11-21-2017, 11:37 AM	#57
xlover Colonel 2109 Rep 2,457 Posts Drives: 2023 X7 40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	very curious how does this work? is there a database BMW maintains that these decoders pull the information from?
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12-14-2017, 05:31 PM	#58
uniqueMR Colonel 1763 Rep 2,895 Posts Drives: Porsche GT3 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Awesome post! __________________ Currently: 2016 Ducati 1299, 2020 Volkswagen GLI, 2022 Porsche GT3, 2023 Ranger Rover Previous BMWs: 340i, 740i, 745Li, M3, M4 Previous Others: Audi, Ducati, Honda, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen
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04-14-2018, 07:35 PM	#62
Zuber Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Bmw 1 series f20 2012 m sport Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Help! Im A Noob Hello All I have just purchased a 2012 1 series m sport and i think the NBT has been upgraded to the larger screen with satnav.... everything is working fine however im unable to set the time and date... everytime i do it nothing happens it just stays blank and also the idrive does not show any data from the trip computer but on the dash i can see my MPG etc any help would be appreciated !!!! Thanks
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05-28-2018, 10:22 PM	#63
IK6SPEED Banned 4428 Rep 10,488 Posts Drives: BMW M3 / AH3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	Bimmer.work VIN Decoder Not Working? BImmer.work has always been my go to VIN Decoder a longtime. For the past 60 days I have not been able to get the results to work (always a "something went wrong" message) 1) Is everyone else having this issue with the site or know what's up? I've also noticed a few other VIN Decoder sites not working recently either. 2) Is there some sort of lockdown on the database? 3) What are the best working VIN Decoders at this point?
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05-28-2018, 10:48 PM	#64
shadowfax Private First Class 1288 Rep 160 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sunshine Bimmers iTrader: (0)	It worked for me just now. I like bimmer.work. I've also used bmwvin.
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06-29-2018, 03:08 PM	#66
withoutink Enlisted Member 26 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 328i Coupe ('12) Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 328i [0.00]	Very helpful, thank you!
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