Can someone find me a VIN number if I give them the reg?

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Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:37 pm

See post 5
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How do you pronounce 'either'? I say 'either', but some say 'either'. Either is correct.
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Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:40 pm

Email Cotswold mate - I think the online based systems only work if you have the VIN
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Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:48 pm

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Post Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:19 pm

Sorted cheers, I don't think it is anything special but it may have survived body wise, might make an enquiry. Nothing ventured nothing gained
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:43 pm

Do any of you motor trade types have the ability to obtain a VIN number from a reg plate?

It is nothing malicious or anything like that I just want to find out the spec of a car.

It is an old BMW.

Cheers
How do you pronounce 'either'? I say 'either', but some say 'either'. Either is correct.
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:47 pm

Hi :cool:
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:50 pm

LOL cheers Matt, all sorted ta 8)
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:57 pm

Duke137 wrote:LOL cheers Matt, all sorted ta 8)
The suspense is too much, what subspecies is it ? :)
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:03 pm

pacerpete wrote:
Duke137 wrote:LOL cheers Matt, all sorted ta 8)
The suspense is too much, what subspecies is it ? :)
Poverty :(

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Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S300A ZENTRALVERRIEGELUNG ELEKTRISCH Central locking with anti-theft system
S311 ELEKTRISCHER BEIFAHRERSPIEGEL
S351 WAERMESCHUTZGLAS BRAUN, RUNDUM
S400A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, MECHANISCH Slide/tilt sunroof, manually operated
S450A SITZHOEHEN-/LENKVERSTE.MECH.FA Active seat-backrest ventilation
S546A DREHZAHLMESSER Revolution counter
L812A ENGLAND/IRLAND AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:27 pm

Duke137 wrote:
pacerpete wrote:
Duke137 wrote:LOL cheers Matt, all sorted ta 8)
The suspense is too much, what subspecies is it ? :)
Poverty :(
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:28 pm

Bronze glass and a manual sunroof is as good as the options get, but given where it is and how long it has been there it may* have slipped off the tin-worm radar 8)

*emphasis on "may"
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:35 pm

Duke137 wrote:Bronze glass and a manual sunroof is as good as the options get, but given where it is and how long it has been there it may* have slipped off the tin-worm radar 8)

*emphasis on "may"
The wood worms might have given them a call though if it's in a wooden car port! :mad:

Maybe if you offer to bareback the old dear she'll hand you the keys! :puke:
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:37 pm

I like how it says it was registered on 3rd May '83 but not manufactured until NYE '83 :mad:
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:37 pm

Kedge wrote:
Duke137 wrote:Bronze glass and a manual sunroof is as good as the options get, but given where it is and how long it has been there it may* have slipped off the tin-worm radar 8)

*emphasis on "may"
The wood worms might have given them a call though if it's in a wooden car port! :mad:

Maybe if you offer to bareback the old dear she'll hand you the keys! :puke:
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 6:40 pm

Y reg 520i!

Pics!
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 6:46 pm

Andyboy wrote:Y reg 520i!

Pics!
That rare/early then Andy? You'll get him even more excited!
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Post Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:18 pm

No, the first ones were 1981 X. I'm just moist for an early '28.
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Post Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:23 am

Any chance i can get mine please meatballs?

I'll Pm reg over if that's ok
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Post Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:34 am

stu328is wrote:Any chance i can get mine please meatballs?

I'll Pm reg over if that's ok
If you own the car you will have all your details?

Do you want to know the "optional extras" your car came with? (LSD, Air con, Leccy sunroof etc etc)

You need the last 7 digits of your VIN number to do this
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Post Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:14 am

Yeah just wanted to know what options it came with, not got my vin here at work and didn't know it could be done from the reg until i read this thread

I'll get the vin tonight if it's easier for someone to do for me, if they don't mind obviously
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Post Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:21 am

I will PM you a useful link stu.

By the way, you have to post your findings :)
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Post Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:30 am

Nice one, doubt it's got any special morsels on it, i know it's missing an LSD :chuckle:
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Post Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:54 am

With help from Duke i managed to get mine, nothing special then

S200A KATALYSATOR - ENTFALL without catalytic converter
S215A SERVOLENKUNG, DREHZAHLABHAENGIG Power steering, rpm-sensitive
S314A FRONTSCHEIBENWASCHDUESEN BEHEIZT Door mirror / driver's lock, heated
S350A WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM Therm. insulat. glass green
S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric
S410A FENSTERHEBER, ELEKTRISCH VORN Window lifts, electric, front
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S497A MITTELARMLEHNE IM FOND Centre armrest, rear
L812A ENGLAND/IRLAND AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package
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Post Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:11 am

Have you still got your warning triangle and first aid kit? :)
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Post Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:15 am

I have indeed and the first aid kit hasn't had one thing opened in it scissors there the lot, you reckon the plasters will still stick?
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