find out the build spec of your car...maybe

[Idol]

I've tried this with my e46 M3 vert and it listed all the individual options on the car, which was pretty cool.

I've tried it with the e30 and its listing mostly the standard equipment, not sure if its because mine had no options and just standard sport stuff, or that the car is too old. It also lists the build date of your car, and other bits.

This is what you do
1> Click http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/homepage/
2> From the BMW Owner Area menu, choose Genuine BMW Parts
3> From the menu on the left had side of the page click Parts Catalogue
4> From the lower part of the screen click Electronic parts catalogue. Find genuine spare parts and accessories for your BMW.
5> Use the username eu111111 and the password bmwetk1
6> Enter the last 7 digits of your VIN number and click >>
7> From the top of the next window, click Options. This displays a new window with the information on extras.

You have to click the + to expand things.
give it a go and let me know how you get on

ps it didnt work on an ipad as the pop up wouldnt work pc laptop only i think

[dooce]

It seemed to work, says my touring has an LSD which I didn't know about. Will have to check it out.

[Idol]

Cool yeah said that on mine LSD 25%

[grantfk10]

yep, confirmed that mine is a poverty spec touring

[walrus1968]

says my baur has a 25% "AT-LIMITED SLIP DIFF.UNIT" part number 33 14 1 209 653

what does the "AT" stand for....is this just fitted to a automatic transmission version of my car or will my manual version have a lsd ??

sorry in advance for the total newb question but i just genuinely dont know lol

[BATTS91]

damn pop up window doesnt come up on iphone safari :/

[BATTS91]

whats additional export tank filling :/ lol mine seems pretty basic doesnt mention lsd just sport seatsect its a 318 is

[Kos]

its not 100% accurate

[B7]

its not 100% accurate

Mine looks to be. Put my e39 in and it looks spot on.

[Idol]

Yeah as I said my e46 was spot on, not to sure about the older e30's.

Additional export tank filling will be a full tank to get it to the dealers from the factory instead of the little dribble of fuel.

Not sure about the AT bit, someone elese might be able to shed some light.

[Grrrmachine]

Why on earth would you have an LSD fitted to an automatic?

"additional export tank filling" really was "some fuel in the tank". They left the factory with mere vapours, just to get them on and off the delivery trucks.

[Jos]

Why on earth would you have an LSD fitted to an automatic?

"additional export tank filling" really was "some fuel in the tank". They left the factory with mere vapours, just to get them on and off the delivery trucks.

So they could drive them on and off the ferries I would think

[Daryll]

Nice one. Thanks for that, worked on mine a treat.

Build sheet lists

Code S1:11TA Desc BODYHOLENRUSTENFUCKEN Description (EPC) Standard Rust

[Brianmoooore]

Here's another one: http://www.rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/

[BenHar]

And here: https://shop.bmw-classic.de/is-bin/INTE ... AUTOMOBILE

Enter VIN and search then click the options tab.

Ben

[fastdiablo]

This is great, I've just checked out my new E39



Type code DP52
Type 528I (EUR)
E series E39 (2)
Series 5
Type TOUR
Steering RL
Doors 5
Engine M52/TU
Displacement 2.80
Power 142
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour OXFORDGRUEN METALLIC (324)
Upholstery STOFF RIPS DIAGONAL / GRAU (F4TT)
Prod.date 10/27/1998
Options
Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S280A LM RAEDER / SPEICHENSTYLING BMW LA wheel-spoke 176
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S320A MODELLSCHRIFTZUG ENTFALL Deleted, model lettering
S339A SHADOW LINE Shadow-Line
S386A DACHRELING Roof railing
S413A GEPAECKRAUMTRENNETZ Luggage compartment net
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A INNENSPIEGEL, AUTOMATISCH ABBLENDEND Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S473A ARMAUFLAGE VORN Armrest front
S500A SCHEINW.WASCHANL. / INTENSIVREINIGUNG Headl.washer system / intensive cleaning
S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
S540A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG Cruise control
S666A RADIO BMW BUSINESS CD Radio BMW Business CD RDS
S694A CD-WECHSLER VORBEREITUNG Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S773A EDELHOLZAUSFUEHRUNG Fine wood trim
L812A ENGLAND / IRLAND AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
S863A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER EUROPA Dealer List Europe
S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Omission of non-combined operation
S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR Bordliteratur englisch
Standard equipment
Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S220A NIVEAUREGULIERUNG Self-levelling suspension
S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights
S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version, English

[Gert_8]

Benhar's link worked for me. Accurate to a point - it states my cabbie had electrically adjustable rear headrests!

[turboone]

Just checked mine, leather sport steering wheel & green glass
wheel has long gone but i dont have green glass.

[schnaarf]

Here's another one: http://www.rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/

thanks Brian. E39 spec was bang on with that. Others didn't work.

[harry_p]

the easiest way is usually to get in the car and pull the rear seat base up and read the paper sheet attached to the bottom of it

[NickE30singh]

just check my e65 and it came up with

S902A SONDERKONTROLLE PRESSEWAGEN Special inspection press vehicles

what does this mean?

[clipper]

just check my e65 and it came up with

S902A SONDERKONTROLLE PRESSEWAGEN Special inspection press vehicles

what does this mean?

Means it was caned around a circuit by wannabe racer journos before you got your hands on it......

[polsta]

says my baur has a 25% "AT-LIMITED SLIP DIFF.UNIT" part number 33 14 1 209 653

that means it had it when it left the factory, if correct, over 20 years later things might not still be on the cars, best way to check the diff is get underneath it and look at the tag and give it a rub

[LowLevel]

I've tried this with my e46 M3 vert and it listed all the individual options on the car, which was pretty cool.

I've tried it with the e30 and its listing mostly the standard equipment, not sure if its because mine had no options and just standard sport stuff, or that the car is too old. It also lists the build date of your car, and other bits.

This is what you do
1> Click http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/homepage/
2> From the BMW Owner Area menu, choose Genuine BMW Parts
3> From the menu on the left had side of the page click Parts Catalogue
4> From the lower part of the screen click Electronic parts catalogue. Find genuine spare parts and accessories for your BMW.
5> Use the username eu111111 and the password bmwetk1
6> Enter the last 7 digits of your VIN number and click >>
7> From the top of the next window, click Options. This displays a new window with the information on extras.

You have to click the + to expand things.
give it a go and let me know how you get on

ps it didnt work on an ipad as the pop up wouldnt work pc laptop only i think

This is a great tool, thanks for posting it!