VIN Decoder

[Helihover]

I searched for a while yesterday and could not find the web site that reads the VIN for free. Anyone care to share that link or care to run a VIN? Thanks.

[tmv]

BMW Model Archive · BMW VIN Decoder · bmwarchive.org

The Russian site requires registration so I don't use it anymore.

[Qsilver7]

Someone just asked this same question this past weekend on another e53 forum...here's my reply:

Here's the three VIN sites I have bookmarked in case "the man" starts shutting them down (like they've done in the past). Always have a back-up site.

1. BMW Model Archive · BMW VIN Decoder · bmwarchive.org
2. BMWVin.com
   
3. w w w .rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/

[Helihover]

Thanks guys. The site I was able to access months ago gave me a very detailed list of options and what not. These sites do not.

If anyone would like to try,
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[tmv]

It's quite strange for that Z3. Both of my bimmers show up with all the pkg options.

[Bianca98]

I used BMWVin.com and it worked quite well. Gave me the full options list. registration took like 2 mins

[Helihover]

Originally Posted by tmv

It's quite strange for that Z3. Both of my bimmers show up with all the pkg options.

Yes very strange. I just ran the VIN on my X and it worked perfect.

[StephenVA]

The site works PERFECT

Type Value

VIN XXXXXXXXLE83225
Type code FA93
Type X5 4.8IS (USA)
E series E53 ()
Series X
Type GEFZG
Steering LL
Doors 5
Engine N62/S
Displacement 4.80
Power 265
Drive ALLR
Transmission AUT
Colour LE-MANS-BLAU METALLIC (381)
Upholstery EXCLUSIVLEDER WALKNAPPA/CREAMBEIGE (V9GE)
Prod.date 2005-05-10
BMWVIN.COM - Online BMW Vin Decoder

Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)

S1CAA SELEKTION COP RELEVANTER FAHRZEUGE Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S205A AUTOMATIC GETRIEBE Automatic transmission
S248A LENKRADHEIZUNG Steering wheel heater
S386A DACHRELING Roof railing
S402A PANORAMA GLASDACH Electric panoramic roof
S412A LADEBODEN AUSZIEHBAR Luggage-compartment floor, extendable
S417A SONNENSCHUTZROLLO HINTERE TUERSCH. Roller sun vizor, rear door
S430A INNEN-/AUSSENSPIEGEL AUT.ABBLENDEND Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S438A EDELHOLZAUSFUEHRUNG Fine wood trim
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S456A KOMFORTSITZE ELEKTRISCH VERSTELLBAR Comfort seat with memory
S461A SITZLEHNENVERSTELLUNG IM FOND,ELEK. Electric seat backrest adjustment, rear
S464A SKISACK Ski bag
S496A SITZHEIZUNG FUER FONDSITZE Seat heating, rear
S4NAA INNENSPIEGEL MIT DIGITALEM KOMPASS Interior mirror with digital compass

Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)

S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A REGENSENSOR Rain sensor
S524A ADAPTIVES KURVENLICHT Adaptive Headlights
S609A NAVIGATIONSSYSTEM PROFESSIONAL Navigation system Professional
S639A KOMPLETTVORB. HANDY USA/CDN Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN
S672A CD WECHSLER 6-FACH CD changer for 6 CDs
S677A HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL HiFi System Professional DSP
S761A INDIVIDUAL SONNENSCHUTZVERGLASUNG Individual sunshade glazing
S8SPA COP STEUERUNG Control unit COP
BMWVIN.COM - Online BMW Vin Decoder

Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)

S216A SERVOTRONIC HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC
S221A 2 ACHS NIVEAUREGULIERUNG 2-axle self-levelling suspension
S226A SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG Sports suspension settings

S249A MULTIFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel

[Helihover]

Originally Posted by StephenVA

The site works PERFECT

Type Value

VIN XXXXXXXXLE83225
Type code FA93
Type X5 4.8IS (USA)
E series E53 ()
Series X
Type GEFZG
Steering LL
Doors 5
Engine N62/S
Displacement 4.80
Power 265
Drive ALLR
Transmission AUT
Colour LE-MANS-BLAU METALLIC (381)
Upholstery EXCLUSIVLEDER WALKNAPPA/CREAMBEIGE (V9GE)
Prod.date 2005-05-10
BMWVIN.COM - Online BMW Vin Decoder

Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)

S1CAA SELEKTION COP RELEVANTER FAHRZEUGE Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S205A AUTOMATIC GETRIEBE Automatic transmission
S248A LENKRADHEIZUNG Steering wheel heater
S386A DACHRELING Roof railing
S402A PANORAMA GLASDACH Electric panoramic roof
S412A LADEBODEN AUSZIEHBAR Luggage-compartment floor, extendable
S417A SONNENSCHUTZROLLO HINTERE TUERSCH. Roller sun vizor, rear door
S430A INNEN-/AUSSENSPIEGEL AUT.ABBLENDEND Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S438A EDELHOLZAUSFUEHRUNG Fine wood trim
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S456A KOMFORTSITZE ELEKTRISCH VERSTELLBAR Comfort seat with memory
S461A SITZLEHNENVERSTELLUNG IM FOND,ELEK. Electric seat backrest adjustment, rear
S464A SKISACK Ski bag
S496A SITZHEIZUNG FUER FONDSITZE Seat heating, rear
S4NAA INNENSPIEGEL MIT DIGITALEM KOMPASS Interior mirror with digital compass

Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)

S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A REGENSENSOR Rain sensor
S524A ADAPTIVES KURVENLICHT Adaptive Headlights
S609A NAVIGATIONSSYSTEM PROFESSIONAL Navigation system Professional
S639A KOMPLETTVORB. HANDY USA/CDN Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN
S672A CD WECHSLER 6-FACH CD changer for 6 CDs
S677A HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL HiFi System Professional DSP
S761A INDIVIDUAL SONNENSCHUTZVERGLASUNG Individual sunshade glazing
S8SPA COP STEUERUNG Control unit COP
BMWVIN.COM - Online BMW Vin Decoder

Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)

S216A SERVOTRONIC HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC
S221A 2 ACHS NIVEAUREGULIERUNG 2-axle self-levelling suspension
S226A SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG Sports suspension settings

S249A MULTIFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel

Yes it worked perfect on my X too. It just won't fully read my E36/7.

[Bianca98]

I have attached the VIN report I got from BMWVin.com. When using that site you need to remember to dodge the ads and login. What looks like a VIN decoder link is actually just a sponsored ad.