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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:31 pm

As above is there any way i can do this?
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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:34 pm

yes 325i touring-i only have registration
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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:51 pm

Dont think it works on old s...t but thanks for trying.
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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:57 pm

What's the registration
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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:58 pm

PM'd
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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:11 pm

For the VIN it's www.bmwvin.com

Don't see how you can trace via the reg, as that can change at any time, wheras the VIN is fixed.
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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:17 pm

No problem and wasnt stating your car is old s...t :)
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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:21 pm

Motor Insurance Database (Askmid) gives make and model from the registration, as do sites like ECP and GSF and online insurance companies. Apart from that, you need the VIN, as this is specific to the car, whereas the reg. can change at any time.
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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:34 pm

I have an app that does it.
It is available from mycarcheck.com
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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:50 pm

sweep wrote:Dont think it works on old s...t but thanks for trying.
Does it have a slipper mate? :wink:
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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:04 pm

nic de coin as they say....
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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:08 pm

B7 wrote:
sweep wrote:Dont think it works on old s...t but thanks for trying.
Did it have a slipper when it was new mate? :wink:

EFA :(


You are generally fairly safe with Tourings as they attracted / attract a better type of owner, especially autos :)



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Post Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:11 pm

Pete some say you have eyes like a s...t house rat!...now trev really is on the payroll.............
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Post Thu Jul 03, 2014 3:47 pm

What does it mean when the tag says s 3.91?
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Post Thu Jul 03, 2014 3:48 pm

3.91:1 ratio LSD, as fitted to Tech 2 Sports.
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Post Thu Jul 03, 2014 3:50 pm

Speedtouch wrote:the tag came from a 3.91:1 ratio LSD, as fitted to Tech 2 Sports.
EFA :D
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Post Thu Jul 03, 2014 3:54 pm

hennared323i wrote:
Speedtouch wrote:the tag came from a 3.91:1 ratio LSD, as fitted to Tech 2 Sports.
EFA :D

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Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:44 am

For a Newish BMW you can get the chassis number from the VRM via BMW Insured Warranty website

https://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Login/Submit

Type in "161BMW" and you will get the VIN for BMW UK very own E46 M3 CSL :-)
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Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:49 am

Or alternatively ring up BMW UK or maybe a friendly BMW Dealer could tell you :-)
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Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 5:48 pm

http://www.etk.cc

This site is good first time you put the vin in it gives you a link to all the spare Sparta then click vin decoder again and you will get the build info inc optional extras
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Post Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:44 pm

i can get you the vin tomorrow if you pm me the reg
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Post Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:13 pm

realoem.com is another site for checking your BMW spec
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