Looking for a functioning BMW VIN decoder

jiggz · 02-03-2024, 12:58 PM

Does anyone know of an online BMW VIN decoder that currently works? Specifically, one that reveals full vehicle specs from the factory, not a generic one that just gives year, make, and model, and not much else.

I've been using www.mdecoder.com for awhile now, but it's been down for 2 weeks (after inputting VIN, message reads 'Vehicle not found try again later.'), and the others online either don't work, or don't return anything useful on the vehicle build specs.

KevinC · 02-03-2024, 01:47 PM

https://Bimmer.work is up and working.

jiggz · 02-03-2024, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

https://Bimmer.work is up and working.

Thanks, I've been trying that one as well (it's super finicky) w/o much success, but I did just get it to work.

Toddbmw · 02-03-2024, 04:48 PM

www.mdecoder.com worked for me today. Can you try a different IP address,
or turn off/turn on a VPN to see if you get a different result?

SkykingUSA · 02-04-2024, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

https://Bimmer.work is up and working.

Thanks. That one worked for me.

jiggz · 02-04-2024, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Toddbmw

www.mdecoder.com worked for me today. Can you try a different IP address,
or turn off/turn on a VPN to see if you get a different result?

Interesting that it worked for you yesterday. It definitely does not for me - I tried several different devices, including my work laptop. I also asked a few friends on the forum to try & they get the same message, vehicle not found try again later.

gridworks · 02-04-2024, 11:19 AM

Just gave mdecoder a try out of curiosity and works as expected for me, indeed strange it's not working for you or your friends.

tryingtobebest · 02-06-2024, 11:18 PM

BOTH (mdecoder and bimmerwork) not decoding any NEW vins that im checking, they clearly can repeat and output for example my personal vehicles that i did many ears ago, but if i want to input a new, im guessing NEVER decoded vin, they sending a message "vehicle not found please try again later".

KevinC · 02-07-2024, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tryingtobebest

BOTH (mdecoder and bimmerwork) not decoding any NEW vins that im checking, they clearly can repeat and output for example my personal vehicles that i did many ears ago, but if i want to input a new, im guessing NEVER decoded vin, they sending a message "vehicle not found please try again later".

Weird. Both are working for me for whatever I'm throwing at it. Shoot me one that isn't working for you and let me give it a shot.

markslc1 · 02-07-2024, 11:31 AM

I’ve noticed the same. Neither of these are returning results. Example vin. 5UXCR6C01L9C57574

KevinC · 02-07-2024, 02:25 PM

Mdecoder didn’t work for me on the above but bimmer.work brings it up just fine.

02-03-2024, 12:58 PM	#1
jiggz Brigadier General 2141 Rep 3,647 Posts Drives: E90 M3\|F15 X5 50i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Looking for a functioning BMW VIN decoder Does anyone know of an online BMW VIN decoder that currently works? Specifically, one that reveals full vehicle specs from the factory, not a generic one that just gives year, make, and model, and not much else. I've been using www.mdecoder.com for awhile now, but it's been down for 2 weeks (after inputting VIN, message reads 'Vehicle not found try again later.'), and the others online either don't work, or don't return anything useful on the vehicle build specs.
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KevinC your average JAMF 3101 Rep 4,094 Posts Drives: '21 M2 Comp, '19 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cochise County, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 VW Golf R [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	https://Bimmer.work is up and working.
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Toddbmw Enlisted Member 95 Rep 38 Posts Drives: F22 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	www.mdecoder.com worked for me today. Can you try a different IP address, or turn off/turn on a VPN to see if you get a different result?
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02-04-2024, 11:19 AM	#7
gridworks New Member 17 Rep 21 Posts Drives: '11 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	Just gave mdecoder a try out of curiosity and works as expected for me, indeed strange it's not working for you or your friends.
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02-06-2024, 11:18 PM	#8
tryingtobebest First Lieutenant 87 Rep 369 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, Ab iTrader: (3)	BOTH (mdecoder and bimmerwork) not decoding any NEW vins that im checking, they clearly can repeat and output for example my personal vehicles that i did many ears ago, but if i want to input a new, im guessing NEVER decoded vin, they sending a message "vehicle not found please try again later". __________________ TTBB Build Thread, 335D Review - UPDATED Sep 2019 TTBB E90 with 19" VMR V703 (VB3) and aggressive fitment
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markslc1 Lieutenant 183 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2011 1M, 14 X5 x35i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mill Creek, WA iTrader: (1)	I’ve noticed the same. Neither of these are returning results. Example vin. 5UXCR6C01L9C57574
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KevinC your average JAMF 3101 Rep 4,094 Posts Drives: '21 M2 Comp, '19 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cochise County, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 VW Golf R [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	Mdecoder didn’t work for me on the above but bimmer.work brings it up just fine.
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