BMW VIN-decoder (specs of BMW cars since 1928)

elitesales305 · 05-15-2017, 10:40 AM

ok.. so I checked the vin on my bimmer..
and it showed under the POWER section - 225???
wth.. why wouldn't it say 300??
now .. it doesn't state hp it just says 225? is that minus the turbo..
fyi I drive a 2013 135i convertible..

please ease my mind..

elitesales305 · 05-16-2017, 12:17 PM

BUMP?

Matski · 05-16-2017, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by elitesales305

BUMP?

(kg×m²)/s³

a.k.a. Kilowatts... 225kW = about 300 Horsepowers....

Artemis · 05-16-2017, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by elitesales305

ok.. so I checked the vin on my bimmer..
and it showed under the POWER section - 225???
wth.. why wouldn't it say 300??
now .. it doesn't state hp it just says 225? is that minus the turbo..
fyi I drive a 2013 135i convertible..
please ease my mind..

Convertor kW to hp: http://www.rapidtables.com/convert/power/kw-to-hp.htm

elitesales305 · 05-16-2017, 03:21 PM

thanks for your help.. if it would of ended w kw I might of put 2 n 2 .. but it just said 225??
anyways I can sleep now.. thanks for your help guys..

mudit.khullar · 05-22-2017, 01:38 PM

wunderbar!

Just one question tho - The decoder lists my car as equipped with the following options -

575 Additional 12v Power Socket
6AA Bmw Teleservices
6AB Control Teleservices
6NH Hands-free Facility W. Usb Interface
663 Radio Bmw Professional

However, If i understand correctly, the teleservices is the option that gives you access to concierge (I may be so wrong here!)? My car does not have the SOS button as is available in cars with that facility. Maybe I'm reading something wrong!

Secondly, this lists as my car being equipped with the BMW Professional Radio. Does this mean that I should be able to "retrofit" the combox to gain access to enhanced bluetooth? By the looks of it, my car does not currently have a combox in the boot (usual location - left of the fuse box).

2000cs · 10-23-2017, 02:08 PM

I’ve been trying to decode two VINs today using bmwvin but it doesn’t seem to be working. Looking for another site, or someone to decode these two, please:

WBS8M9C58J5J78514
WBS8M9C50J5J78829

Thanks!

Thescout13 · 10-23-2017, 02:13 PM

Bimmer.work worked for me for both vins

2000cs · 10-23-2017, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

Bimmer.work worked for me for both vins

Thanks - worked for me, too. I didn’t know about that site and searching hadn’t turned it up.

xlover · 11-21-2017, 12:37 PM

very curious how does this work? is there a database BMW maintains that these decoders pull the information from?

uniqueMR · 12-14-2017, 06:31 PM

Awesome post!

Artemis · 12-15-2017, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by xlover

very curious how does this work? is there a database BMW maintains that these decoders pull the information from?

Apparently. Seen already VINs of BMW cars built the very same day. Looks like it's real-time.

autoart · 03-04-2018, 10:45 PM

Great way to compare used cars options without calling dealer/ seller

IK6SPEED · 05-28-2018, 11:22 PM

BImmer.work has always been my go to VIN Decoder a longtime.

For the past 60 days I have not been able to get the results to work (always a "something went wrong" message)

1) Is everyone else having this issue with the site or know what's up?

I've also noticed a few other VIN Decoder sites not working recently either.

2) Is there some sort of lockdown on the database?

3) What are the best working VIN Decoders at this point?

shadowfax · 05-28-2018, 11:48 PM

It worked for me just now.

I like bimmer.work. I've also used bmwvin.

SW19 · 06-03-2018, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowfax

It worked for me just now.

I like bimmer.work. I've also used bmwvin.

It has always worked for me and it still shows the info for my 2016 M2.For some reason it doesn’t give the VIN info for the new G30 5 series.

withoutink · 06-29-2018, 04:08 PM

Very helpful, thank you!

couchflyer · 06-30-2018, 10:11 PM

bimmer.work was down for several months, now it works just fine.

Qsilver7 · 07-05-2018, 10:02 AM

Here's a new one (at least it was for me) that I've added to my fav 3 (which is now a fav 4). I book mark them all in case one or more sites are down at the very time I need info:

XxThe_RemedyXx · 07-08-2018, 11:32 AM

Hey all -

I'm looking to purchase a vehicle but the VIN number doesn't come up for some reason. When I enter my VIN it comes up with no issue. Anyone run into this? I keep getting error 110 on the site. It's for a 2008 M5 VIN CX08156.

omera60 · 07-08-2018, 11:43 AM

Maybe I can help. What exactly do you want to know about it?

XxThe_RemedyXx · 07-08-2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by omera60

Maybe I can help. What exactly do you want to know about it?

I was basically looking to see what packages are included with the car, the way BMW VIN decoder gives you that info.

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elitesales305 shmo 385 Rep 1,026 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: May 2017 Location: no where iTrader: (0)	Might B A Stupid Question ;( ok.. so I checked the vin on my bimmer.. and it showed under the POWER section - 225??? wth.. why wouldn't it say 300?? now .. it doesn't state hp it just says 225? is that minus the turbo.. fyi I drive a 2013 135i convertible.. please ease my mind..
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elitesales305 shmo 385 Rep 1,026 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: May 2017 Location: no where iTrader: (0)	thanks for your help.. if it would of ended w kw I might of put 2 n 2 .. but it just said 225?? anyways I can sleep now.. thanks for your help guys.. __________________ No sig
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05-22-2017, 01:38 PM	#50
mudit.khullar New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 1 SERIES F20 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dublin, Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F20 116d [0.00]	wunderbar! Just one question tho - The decoder lists my car as equipped with the following options - 575 Additional 12v Power Socket 6AA Bmw Teleservices 6AB Control Teleservices 6NH Hands-free Facility W. Usb Interface 663 Radio Bmw Professional However, If i understand correctly, the teleservices is the option that gives you access to concierge (I may be so wrong here!)? My car does not have the SOS button as is available in cars with that facility. Maybe I'm reading something wrong! Secondly, this lists as my car being equipped with the BMW Professional Radio. Does this mean that I should be able to "retrofit" the combox to gain access to enhanced bluetooth? By the looks of it, my car does not currently have a combox in the boot (usual location - left of the fuse box).
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10-23-2017, 02:08 PM	#51
2000cs Captain 3876 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: Potato Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	VIN Decode I’ve been trying to decode two VINs today using bmwvin but it doesn’t seem to be working. Looking for another site, or someone to decode these two, please: WBS8M9C58J5J78514 WBS8M9C50J5J78829 Thanks!
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10-23-2017, 02:13 PM	#52
Thescout13 Brigadier General 4990 Rep 4,978 Posts Drives: '20 F80 M3CS, %E2%80%9818 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Bimmer.work worked for me for both vins __________________ Wife's Car: 2020 X4M Competition, Alpine White on Black Alcantara and Biege Current Car: 2018 F80 M3CS, SMB, DCT, ZEC, MPE Recently Departed: 2020 F87 M2C, LBB, ZEC, 6MT (Euro Delivery Aug. 29, 2019, totaled by an idiot in a Camry who then ran from the scene) Wife's Prior Car: 2018 F80 M3, Yas Marina Blue, DCT, Black 19s, Carbon Structure Anthracite Cloth/Leather Combination, Driving Assistance Package (Euro Delivery Oct. 9, 2017)
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11-21-2017, 12:37 PM	#54
xlover Colonel 2238 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: 2023 X7 40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	very curious how does this work? is there a database BMW maintains that these decoders pull the information from?
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uniqueMR Colonel 1897 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Awesome post! __________________ Currently: '22 Ferrari F8 \| '24 Mercedes G63 \| '24 Porsche GT3RS \| '24 Volkswagen GTI Previous BMWs: 340i, 740i, 745Li, M3, M4 Previous Others: Audi, Ducati, Honda, Infiniti, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen
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05-28-2018, 11:22 PM	#58
IK6SPEED Banned 4508 Rep 10,473 Posts Drives: BMW M3 / AH3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	Bimmer.work VIN Decoder Not Working? BImmer.work has always been my go to VIN Decoder a longtime. For the past 60 days I have not been able to get the results to work (always a "something went wrong" message) 1) Is everyone else having this issue with the site or know what's up? I've also noticed a few other VIN Decoder sites not working recently either. 2) Is there some sort of lockdown on the database? 3) What are the best working VIN Decoders at this point?
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05-28-2018, 11:48 PM	#59
shadowfax Private First Class 1291 Rep 160 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sunshine Bimmers iTrader: (0)	It worked for me just now. I like bimmer.work. I've also used bmwvin.
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06-29-2018, 04:08 PM	#61
withoutink Enlisted Member 34 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 328i Coupe ('12) Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 328i [0.00]	Very helpful, thank you!
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06-30-2018, 10:11 PM	#62
couchflyer Second Lieutenant 155 Rep 204 Posts Drives: M4; X4 M40i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 M4 [9.88] 2017 BMW X4 M40i [10.00]	bimmer.work was down for several months, now it works just fine.
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07-05-2018, 10:02 AM	#63
Qsilver7 Major General 5059 Rep 8,256 Posts Drives: F06 650ix GC / F15 X5 50i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Indiana, USA iTrader: (0)	Here's a new one (at least it was for me) that I've added to my fav 3 (which is now a fav 4). I book mark them all in case one or more sites are down at the very time I need info: https://www.mdecoder.com/ https://www.bmwvin.com/ http://bimmer.work/ __________________ 2015 F06 650ix Gran Coupe`(Moonstone/Cohiba Brown)\| 2014 F15 X5 50i MSport (Space Gray/Mocha) Become a BMW CCA member! Click HERE to join and feel free to use my BMW CCA member #191509 as a referral.
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XxThe_RemedyXx Colonel 1005 Rep 2,699 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	BMW VIN Decoder Hey all - I'm looking to purchase a vehicle but the VIN number doesn't come up for some reason. When I enter my VIN it comes up with no issue. Anyone run into this? I keep getting error 110 on the site. It's for a 2008 M5 VIN CX08156.
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07-08-2018, 11:43 AM	#65
omera60 First Lieutenant 215 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 218i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Istanbul iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 218i Coupe [8.17] 2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe [9.00] 1975 BMW 2002 [5.50] 1985 BMW 635 CSi [5.00] 1974 BMW Alpina A2 ... [10.00] 2000 BMW Z3 Coupe [8.83] 1990 BMW 316i [8.00] 1993 BMW 850Ci [8.33] 2020 BMW X2 [5.25] 1994 BMW 318i [0.00] 2018 BMW X3 [0.00]	Maybe I can help. What exactly do you want to know about it?
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