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The BMW VIN is a unique 17-character code given to each BMW vehicle in the world. This combination of letters and numbers is an important source of information on any bimmer.
VIN data is especially useful when buying a used car or trying to find the right part for your vehicle. Just enter your BMW VIN into our Decoder, and you’ll learn everything about any car or motorcycle - specs, accident history, outstanding recalls and more.
Each BMW VIN consists of three parts: 1-3 digits are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), 4-9 digits are the Vehicle Description Section (VDS), and 10-17 digits are the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS). Together, they will tell you:
Aside from information encoded within your BMW VIN, you can also find information associated with this singular code. This includes police, insurance, and manufacturer information.
You can find your BMW VIN on your car and related documents. Here’s the easiest way to locate it:
If it’s not there, you’ll find it on the driver’s door frame - look where your door latches to the body of your car. Finally, the VIN is often found on your vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Your BMW VIN lets you perform a digital history check, to learn what your vehicle has been through. By entering your VIN into our BMW VIN Decoder, you will get information gathered from government agencies, such as the police, as well as insurance agencies, and the manufacturer. You may even see photos of what the vehicle looked like in the past.
Getting a history report is the only reliable way to find out if the vehicle:
BMWs are amazing when they’re cared for, which makes digital checks indispensable for buyers.
Step 1
The 17-character VIN can be found either on the body of the vehicle or in its documents. Simply enter it into the dedicated field on our website.
Step 2
Our aim is to provide you with the most comprehensive vehicle history reports in the market. We constantly update our databases, collecting and analysing information from the most reliable sources worldwide.
Step 3
You can pay with a credit card, PayPal and other commonly accepted payment methods.
Step 4
In addition to comprehensive and reliable facts about mileage, accidents, thefts, etc., you will also receive advice for your car’s proper maintenance in the future. The more you know, the easier it is to decide on your next dream car.