Decoding VIN

[daihard]

I realize that this question has been posted in a lot of places in the past. I did some search, but none of the sources have the latest information about it, so here goes...

Does anyone have the latest decoding chart of BMW VIN's? What I am particularly interested in is the 11th digit, which indicates the place the car was built.

Thanks!

[SG_M3]

this?

[daihard]

Originally posted by SG_M3
this?

Sorta... As you can see, it's not up to date. For instance, my "restraint system" code is 4, which isn't on the list. My "assembly plant" code is P, which isn't there either. Since M3's are all built in Regensburg, I can infer that "P" is a new code for Regensburg. I don't want to rely too much upon inference, though.

Thanks anyway.

[L8APX]

http://www.autohausaz.com/bmw-auto-p...n-numbers.html



http://www.vinpower.com/VinDecode.jsp

[daihard]

Originally posted by L8APX
http://www.autohausaz.com/bmw-auto-p...n-numbers.html
http://www.vinpower.com/VinDecode.jsp

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, neither site seems to have the latest info on BMW VIN's. I ran my VIN through www.vinpower.com, and the report leaves the assembly plant blank. The report doesn't tell you about your restraint system either.

[L8APX]

Check the door jambs for a build sticker. Also check under the rear seat for a build sheet, which specified to the crew at the plant what goes in the car.

All else fails, call BMW for specific info
http://www.bmwusa.com/Contact/ContactBmw.htm

[daihard]

Originally posted by L8APX
Check the door jambs for a build sticker. Also check under the rear seat for a build sheet, which specified to the crew at the plant what goes in the car.

I may not have been clear enough. What I want is a comprehensive method of decoding the current BMW VIN's, not just mine. So a list like SG_M3 showed would be perfect if it were up to date.