Vin number and www.realOem.com

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Chris
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Post Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:21 am

Hey people, am i correct in assuming that the VIN on my E30 is near the middle of the scuttle panel just outside the bonet seal, only visible when the bonet is open?

Also, has anyone ever tried sticking the last 7 digits of that 8 digit number into the search box on www.realOem.com? If so how did it go?
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Post Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:44 am

It's not that number mate, the number you need is on the same panel but closer to the battery (and on the VIN plate above the drivers side headlights under the bonnet) and is 17 digits long.

Usually starts with WBAAA.

Cheers,

Iain T
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Post Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:22 am

on your v5 also
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Post Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:17 am

Aha, cheers found it. all sorted now
Thanks for the help.
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