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Post Thu Feb 21, 2013 7:28 pm

i wasnt sure if this is in the wiki but i found it while looking up some info
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Post Thu Feb 21, 2013 7:53 pm

Good info. I tend to use bmwvin.com gives you full spec list from manufacter off last seven digits of the vin
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Post Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:11 pm

iv used bmwvin too but this is a bit more detailed ie what factory etc they were produced in
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Post Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:00 pm

Most of that doesn't match with my car. I'm not sure if my VIN is dodgy or the information is false :(
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Post Fri Feb 22, 2013 5:35 pm

Doesn't quite work for my iS.
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Post Fri Feb 22, 2013 6:18 pm

doesn't work with mine either twoards the end
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Post Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:39 pm

Is this meant for US cars as it doesn't list the 320i, like the Bentley manual?
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Post Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:52 pm

anyone?
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Post Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:04 pm

My car has a BMW sticker inside the boot behind the carpets proudly saying "Made in South Africa". Not really sure if I share the same enthusiasm there.

I had a look at the picture but it it only states Germany and US, so I assume it wouldn't work for mine?
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