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How to Use this Free BMW VIN Lookup

Checking a BMW VIN has never been easier with VINvaquero.com!

All BMW vehicles manufactured since 1981 will feature a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) that can be used to quickly decode information about the vehicle, such as:

• Location of manufacture and the manufacturing plant.
• Body type and styling options. 
• Details about the engine and transmission. 
• Additional features and add-ons. 

The BMW VIN can also be used for:

• Ordering a BMW Vehicle History Report.
• Getting the value of a specific BMW.
• Finding BMW recalls.
• Searching for compatible parts for the specific BMW year and model. 
• Learning about the vehicle’s ownership history.
• Finding out the vehicle’s accident and repair history. 
• Getting free, customized insurance quotes. 
• Checking if the BMW is stolen. 

Whether you have a BMW vehicle you own or are looking to buy one, decoding the VIN and using the VIN for a variety of tasks can come in handy. 

Our free BMW VIN decoder is here for you to get started. 

Simply enter your BMW VIN into the search bar above to check the global database. We’ll run the search and return all the pertinent information we can find. 

If you have an older VIN from a vehicle that was produced prior to 1981, the VIN decoder may not work. 

How to Decode a BMW VIN Number

BMW vehicles, both cars and motorcycles, manufactured since 1981 follow a standardized VIN format.

If you know the format, you can quickly learn information about the vehicle.

The first character represents the country where the BMW was produced, which may read:

• 1, 4, 5: United States.
• W: Germany.

The second digit represents the make, which may read:

• B: BMW Germany.
• U: BMW USA.

The third digit is used to denote the vehicle type or division, which may read:

• A, S: Passenger Vehicles.
• A, X: Utility Vehicles.
• 1: Motorcycles.

Characters 4 through 8 are known as the vehicle descriptor section, and provide you with details about the model, body style, features, and engine.

The 9th digit is a security check digit to protect against fraud or errors.

The 10th character represents the model year of the BMW.

The 11th digit tells you where your BMW was manufactured. This may read:

• A, F and K: Munich, Germany
• B, C, D, G: Dingolfing, Germany
• E, J, P: Regensburg, Germany
• L: Greer, South Carolina, United States

The last characters of the 17-digit VIN serve as a serial number or production number. These characters are unique to each BMW produced.

Where to find a VIN on a BMW?

Your BMW VIN will typically be found in a handful of locations on the vehicle. The common ones include:

• On a VIN plate attached to the dashboard near the driver’s side windshield.
• Stamped onto the frame. 
• Near the engine. 
• On the door jamb. 

Additionally, the BMW VIN can be found on your DMV and insurance paperwork, such as the:

• Registration card.
• Vehicle title. 
• MCO. 
• Insurance policy documents. 
• Insurance ID cards. 

WMIs for BMW Vehicles

The WMI, or World Manufacturer Identifier, is the first 3 digits of the BMW VIN. 

These digits provide you with:

• The country where the BMW was built. 
• The Manufacturer name.
• The vehicle type and manufacturer division. 

BMW WMIs

The first 3 digits in the VIN, or the WMI, can be used to quickly find out where a specific vehicle was produced, who produced it, and the type of vehicle it is. 

BMW Models in the VIN Decoder Database

Below you’ll find a list of all BMW models manufactured since 1981 that you can decode with our VIN checker. 

BMW models in the database include:

• 335
• 128i
• 135i
• 1M
• 228i
• 230i
• 318i
• 318iC
• 318iS
• 318ti
• 320i
• 323i
• 323iC
• 323is
• 325/325e
• 325Ci
• 325Cic
• 325e
• 325i
• 325i/325is
• 325iC
• 325iS
• 325iT
• 325ix
• 325xi
• 325xiT
• 328Ci
• 328d
• 328i
• 328iC
• 328iS
• 328xi
• 330Ci
• 330Cic
• 330e
• 330i
• 330xi
• 335d
• 335i
• 335is
• 335xi
• 340i
• 428i
• 430i
• 435i
• 440i
• 524td
• 525i
• 525iA
• 525iAT
• 525iT
• 525xi
• 528e
• 528i
• 528xi
• 530e
• 530i
• 530iA
• 530iT
• 530xi
• 530xiT
• 533i
• 535d
• 535i
• 535i/535is
• 535xi
• 540d
• 540i
• 540iA
• 540iAT
• 545i
• 550i
• 633 csi
• 635CSi
• 640i
• 640xi
• 645Ci
• 645Cic
• 645i
• 650i
• 650i / ALPINA B6
• 650i / B6
• 650xi
• 730i
• 733i
• 735i
• 735iL
• 740e
• 740i
• 740iL
• 740Li
• 745e
• 745i
• 745Le
• 745Li
• 750i
• 750i / ALPINA B7
• 750i / B7
• 750iL
• 750Li
• 750Li / ALPINA B7
• 750Lxi
• 750Lxi / ALPINA B7
• 750xi
• 750xi / ALPINA B7
• 760i
• 760Li
• 840Ci
• 840i
• 850Ci
• 850CSi
• 850i
• Active E
• ActiveHybrid 3
• ActiveHybrid 5
• Alpina
• B7
• B8
• C 400 GT
• C 400 X
• C 600
• C 650
• C 650 GT
• C Evolution
• F 650
• F 650 CS
• F 650 GS
• F 650 S
• F 700 GS
• F 750 GS
• F 800 GS
• F 800 GT
• F 800 R
• F 800 S
• F 800 ST
• F 850 GS
• F 900
• G 310 GS
• G 310 R
• G 450 X
• G 650
• G 650 GS
• HP2
• HP4
• i3
• i8
• K 100 LT
• K 100 RS
• K 100 RT
• K 1100 LT
• K 1100 RS
• K 1200 GT
• K 1200 LT
• K 1200 R
• K 1200 RS
• K 1200 S
• K 1300 GT
• K 1300 R
• K 1300 S
• K 1600 B
• K 1600 GT
• K 1600 GTL
• K1
• K100
• K75
• K75RT
• K75S
• L7
• M2
• M235i
• M240i
• M3
• M340i
• M3Ci
• M3Cic
• M4
• M440i
• M5
• M550i
• M6
• M760i
• M760Li
• M8
• M850i
• R 100
• R 100 CS
• R 100 GS
• R 100 GSPD
• R 100 R
• R 100 RS
• R 100 RT
• R 1100 GS
• R 1100 R
• R 1100 RS
• R 1100 RT
• R 1100 S
• R 1150 GS
• R 1150 R
• R 1150 RS
• R 1150 RT
• R 1200 C
• R 1200 CL
• R 1200 GS
• R 1200 R
• R 1200 RS
• R 1200 RT
• R 1200 S
• R 1200 ST
• R 1250 GS
• R 1250 R
• R 1250 RS
• R 1250 RT
• R 18
• R 18 Classic
• R 65
• R 65 LS
• R 80
• R 80 GS
• R 80 RT
• R 80 ST
• R 850 R
• R 900 RT
• R nineT
• S 1000 R
• S 1000 RR
• S 1000 XR
• X1
• X2
• X3
• X4
• X5
• X6
• X7
• Z3
• Z4
• Z8