[Artemis]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Bimmer.work worked for me for both vins

[2000cs]

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]

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

[uniqueMR]

Awesome post!

[Artemis]

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]

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

[josh025]

Awesome!

[Zuber]

Hello All

I have just purchased a 2012 1 series m sport and i think the NBT has been upgraded to the larger screen with satnav.... everything is working fine however im unable to set the time and date... everytime i do it nothing happens it just stays blank and also the idrive does not show any data from the trip computer but on the dash i can see my MPG etc any help would be appreciated !!!!

Thanks

[IK6SPEED]

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]

It worked for me just now.

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

[SW19]

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]

Very helpful, thank you!

[couchflyer]

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

[Qsilver7]

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:

1. https://www.mdecoder.com/
2. https://www.bmwvin.com/
3. http://bimmer.work/

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

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]

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

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

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.

[SchillerM]

BMW VIN worked for me...

VIN WBSNB935X8CX08156

Type Code NB93

E Series E60 (M5)

Series 5

Type LIM

Model M5 (USA)

Steering LL

Doors 4

Engine S85

Displacement 5.00

Power 373

Drive HECK

Transmission MECH

Colour BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC (475)

Upholstery LEDER MERINO/SCHWARZ (LKSW)

Prod. Date 2007-03-12


Vehicle options
S1CAA Selection of COP relevant vehicles

S2VBA Tire pressure display

S302A Alarm system

S319A Integrated universal remote control

S322A Comfort access

S403A Glass roof, electrical

S415A Sun-blind, rear

S430A Interior/outside mirror with auto dip

S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip

S441A Smoker package

S442A Cup holder

S459A Seat adjuster, electric, with memory

S473A Armrest front

S488A Lumbar support, driver and passenger

S494A Seat heating driver/passenger

S502A Headlight cleaning system

S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)

S522A Xenon Light

S524A Adaptive Headlights

S534A Automatic air conditioning

S540A Cruise control

S563A Light package

S609A Navigation system Professional

S610A Head-up display

S620A Voice control

S639A Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN

S645A BMW US Radio

S655A Satellite tuner

S677A HiFi System Professional DSP

S694A Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer

S697A Area-Code 1 for DVD

S6UHA Traffic Information

S737A Interior mouldings, Alu Shadow, brushed

S754A M Rear spoiler

S775A Headlining anthracite

S818A Battery master switch

S845A Acoustic belt warning

S850A Dummy-SALAPA

S853A Language version English

S876A Radio frequency 315 MHz

S8SPA Control unit COP

S925A Dummy-SALAPA

S992A Control of number-plate attachment

S9AAA Outer skin protection