BMW VIN DECODE

THIS IS A QUICK GUIDE TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY YOUR BMW EXACT MODEL AND ACTUAL PRODUCTION YEAR AND MONTH AND HOW TO SHOP ON OUR CATALOGUE AND SELECT THE CORRECT PARTS FOR YOUR BMW

 

Step #1 :  Decode your VIN or determine

your actual month and year of actual production



Typical BMW VIN

 

The above identification plate is usually found on the driver side door frame.


#1 This is the exact BMW model (check the above picture 325IA-C)



#2 This is the exact month and year of actual production (check the above picture month = 10 (october) and year is 03 for 2003) (Very

useful)



#3 This is the Actual VIN part that you need to decode if you don't have

access to the above indent plate (check the above picture PL27978)



To decode your VIN, just input the last 7 digits there:  

BMW VIN DECODER CLICK HERE  (only last 7 digits of the vin is required)



OR THIS SITE

BMW VIN DECODER CLICK HERE  (only last 7 digits of the vin is required)

   (this site is in German, but you will find out easily the actual month and year of actual production, witch is what you need)

 



STEP #2  Important information's before

beginning shopping

 

Now that you know your exact BMW model and actual year and month of actual

production you can begin shopping with a very minimal risk to select a wrong

part.



Here is few tips that you should be aware when you navigate on our

catalogue and buy parts.

 

A) Read the application notes:  Now that you have

identified the actual model, year and month of your BMW you can select the correct

part.



As you can see on the following picture, you need to identify witch part will fit your BMW. Better to be safe than sorry! Take the

time to read the notes

BMW part tip #1

 

B)  How many I need?  All parts are sold individually unless sold as a kit or a set

 

The following picture show you how many is installed on this 528i. So if you

need to replace the spark plug on that 528i, you need to order 6 of them.

 

Quantity required

This picture show a part that is sold as a set. It means, unless noted,

that all the usual parts required are included in the "kit" and you don't need

to buy all individual parts.  Some vehicule might need 2 or more kit.

 

 

STEP #3 Now you can begin

shopping!

Just select "BMW part" from the left menu or click here

Happy shopping!