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Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:03 pm

Hey, I was wondering if anyone could check this vin WBAAD110302314711
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325i, manual, 4dr, made in 11/1988, european LHD car.
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:24 am

Try this matey: :cool: View Vehicle
Chassis Number: 2314711
Description: 325I E30 LIM MECH RL M20 ECE
Type: 1411
Production Date: 04.11.1988
Warranty Start Date:
Paint: 203 M - Description not found
Upholstery: 0203 - Description not found
BEST Vehicle:

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Options
Ordered Options
0200 Diesel particle filter
0215 Description not found
0288 Cross Spoke 42-7Jx16-225/50
0301 All-Terrain Tyres
0311 Star Spoke Chrome St 58 8.5JX18
0324 Star Spoke 107 8/8/1/2 x 18
0339 Shadow Line
0350 Composite Star Spoke 108 8/8/1/2 x 18
0401 Electric Tilt and Slide Steel Sunroof
0411 Electric Windows - Front and Rear
0415 Sun Blind - Rear - Manual
0423 Floor Mats
0428 Warning Triangle and First Aid Kit
0497 Centre Armrest in rear
0498 Rear Headrests
0500 Headlamp Wash + Intensive for Windscreen
0510 Headlight range adjustment (low beam)
0530 Air Conditioning
0551 Description not found
0570 Increased Power Supply
0675 Rear compartment audio system
0682 Description not found
0687 Radio preparation
0690 Cassette Storage Box
0708 M Sports leather steering wheel II
0823 Hot Climate Countries version
0850 Additional Fuel for Export Vehicles
0856 Language version Spanish
0925 Transport Protection
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 1:29 pm

Thanks for the info
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:01 pm

WBABA52040EJ36244......... Me next please ! Tell me about my car.
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:11 pm

If you do a search under vin numbers there is a link there, found it yesterday.
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:14 pm

Reg No : K2BPR Chassis No : EJ36244
Reg Date 23/04/1993 Engine No. 01417738 Build Date Mar 1993 (Wk13)
Model : BA55 318C/LUX Current Dealer 13146 Vines GU
Colour : 244 Sterling Silver Selling Dealer 13146 Vines GU
Upholstery : 0293 Indigo Leather
Extras :
(*=AG extra)
320 No Model Inscription 339 De-Chroming
377 Electric Hood - Blue 219 * Sports Steering Wheel
288 * Cross Spoke Alloys-7JX15 320 * No Model Inscription
339 * De-Chroming 377 * Electric Hood - Blue
380 * Hardtop Preparation 428 * Triangle+First Aid Kit
660 * BMW Bavaria C Reverse Radio 680 * Manual Antenna
812 * GB Specification
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:14 pm

http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi

that is the link i have, however luke when i enter your vin it says its invalid.
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:25 pm

bobafett wrote:Try this matey: :cool: View Vehicle
Chassis Number: 2314711
Description: 325I E30 LIM MECH RL M20 ECE
Type: 1411
Production Date: 04.11.1988
Warranty Start Date:
Paint: 203 M - Description not found
Upholstery: 0203 - Description not found
BEST Vehicle:

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Options
Ordered Options
0200 Diesel particle filter
0215 Description not found
0288 Cross Spoke 42-7Jx16-225/50
0301 All-Terrain Tyres
0311 Star Spoke Chrome St 58 8.5JX18
0324 Star Spoke 107 8/8/1/2 x 18
0339 Shadow Line
0350 Composite Star Spoke 108 8/8/1/2 x 18
0401 Electric Tilt and Slide Steel Sunroof
0411 Electric Windows - Front and Rear
0415 Sun Blind - Rear - Manual
0423 Floor Mats
0428 Warning Triangle and First Aid Kit
0497 Centre Armrest in rear
0498 Rear Headrests
0500 Headlamp Wash + Intensive for Windscreen
0510 Headlight range adjustment (low beam)
0530 Air Conditioning
0551 Description not found
0570 Increased Power Supply
0675 Rear compartment audio system
0682 Description not found
0687 Radio preparation
0690 Cassette Storage Box
0708 M Sports leather steering wheel II
0823 Hot Climate Countries version
0850 Additional Fuel for Export Vehicles
0856 Language version Spanish
0925 Transport Protection
How did you find info like this Bobfett?
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:40 pm

gasgas wrote:Reg No : K2BPR Chassis No : EJ36244
Reg Date 23/04/1993 Engine No. 01417738 Build Date Mar 1993 (Wk13)
Model : BA55 318C/LUX Current Dealer 13146 Vines GU
Colour : 244 Sterling Silver Selling Dealer 13146 Vines GU
Upholstery : 0293 Indigo Leather
Extras :
(*=AG extra)
320 No Model Inscription 339 De-Chroming
377 Electric Hood - Blue 219 * Sports Steering Wheel
288 * Cross Spoke Alloys-7JX15 320 * No Model Inscription
339 * De-Chroming 377 * Electric Hood - Blue
380 * Hardtop Preparation 428 * Triangle+First Aid Kit
660 * BMW Bavaria C Reverse Radio 680 * Manual Antenna
812 * GB Specification
Thanks gasgas. All the above is correct except the aerial is electric. What is 380 Hardtop preparation ?
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:46 pm

No problem mate, not entirely sure, i know on the z3 it means that the brackets are in place to take a hardtop so no retro fitting is req'd. this info is from bmw's view data (dealer management system) so the electric aerial must have been dealer fit or a proccessing error at AG. cheers, James.
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:44 pm

To bobafetts post: says that the 325i came with 16" cross spokes or am I going mental?
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:51 pm

Jimbob wrote:To bobafetts post: says that the 325i came with 16" cross spokes or am I going mental?
I wondered about this too :?
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:12 am

No your not going mental but I'm unsure as to the reason for this listing aswell, if you look it also says it comes with 18's on aswell ! Gonna check this out today with my parts dept ( i work at a dealer ) and will post reply up later. :)
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:47 am

jon_pure_british wrote:http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi

that is the link i have, however luke when i enter your vin it says its invalid.
When I put mine into this, it tells me it is a "Tourring" and there was me thinking that these Germans don't make mistakes!
1993 E30 318i Lux Auto Touring - SOLD
2001 Ford Mondeo 2.5 Zetec-S 5dr - SOLD
2004 Lexus IS300 Limited Edition Auto - SOLD
2005 Honda CR-V 2.0i Executive Auto
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:04 am

My vin number tells me I've got a 2 door - it is most definately a 4 door :(
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:11 am

Are you sure those back doors aren't just marked on with black tape?
1993 E30 318i Lux Auto Touring - SOLD
2001 Ford Mondeo 2.5 Zetec-S 5dr - SOLD
2004 Lexus IS300 Limited Edition Auto - SOLD
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:22 am

Could someone run mine through please?: 2862349
Thanks!
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:51 am

VEHICLE SPECIFICATION ENQUIRY Page C

Reg No : F424GUF Chassis No : 2862349
Reg Date 04/08/1988 Engine No. 20264396 Build Date Jul 1988 (Wk28)
Model : 1234 325/2SE Current Dealer 16216 Ashdown
Colour : 086 Black Selling Dealer 16216 Ashdown
Upholstery : 0269 Anthracite Cloth
Extras :
(*=AG extra)
219 Sports Steering Wheel 498 Rear-Seat Head Restraints
215 * Power Assisted Steering 219 * Sports Steering Wheel
286 * Alloy Wheels 350 * Green Tinted Glass
401 * Electric Sliding Roof 410 * Front Electric Windows
415 * Rear Window Blind 497 * Rear Central Arm-Rest
498 * Rear-Seat Head Restraints 500 * Headlight Wash-Wipe
551 * On-Board Computer 812 * GB Specification
850 * Additional Fuel 925 * AG Transit Protection
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:53 am

Many thanks gasgas! :P
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 3:31 pm

Jimbob wrote:To bobafetts post: says that the 325i came with 16" cross spokes or am I going mental?
My parts have told me its an import ? Don't believe that at all.
But the fact it has 16's and 18's written down on spec sheet is possible car spec at factory fit. Age of car will not allow us to fully spec vehicle now ASRE !
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 3:56 pm

Inquiry vehicle and Individual data


Chassis Number:
Model code: 1411 325I
Colour code: M 203 LACHSSILBER METALLIC
Upholstery code: 0203 SCHWARZ LEDER
Engine number: 20384467
Transmission number: 0017494ANB
Production date: 04.11.1988

Options:
200 KATALYSATOR - ENTFALL
215A POWER STEERING,DEPENDING ON ENGINE SPEED
288A LT/ALY WHEELS
301 DIEBSTAHLWARNANLAGE MIT ZV
311 ELEKTRISCHER BEIFAHRERSPIEGEL
324 FRONT-UND HECKSPOILER
339A SATIN CHROME
350 WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM
401A SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
411A WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC
415A SUNBLIND FOR REAR WINDOW
423A FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
428A WARNING TRIANGLE
497A CENTRE ARMREST IN REAR
498A HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE
500A HEADLIGHT WASHER SYS/INTENSIVE CLEANING
510A HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM
530A AIR CONDITIONING
551A ON-BOARD COMPUTER II W REMOTE CONTROL
570A STRONGER ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
675 BMW SOUND SYSTEM
682 RADIOANTENNE AUTOMATISCH
687A RADIO PREPARATION
690A CASSETTE HOLDER
708A M-SPORT LEATHER STEERING WHEEL II
823A HOT CLIMATE VERSION
850A ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT
856A LANGUAGE VERSION SPANISH
925A SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

yeah i would say this car is an import too, can't translate for you though!
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:12 pm

Any chance of doing mine? 1764772
be interesting to find out
It is meaningless to ask; which is real, 'real' or imaginary? It is simply a matter of which is the more useful description

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Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:19 pm

VEHICLE SPECIFICATION ENQUIRY Page C

Reg No : F421JGX Chassis No : 1764722
Reg Date 02/09/1988 Engine No. 01644325 Build Date Mar 1988 (Wk13)
Model : 1352 316/4 Current Dealer 16215 S James Bl
Colour : 138 Zinnober Red Selling Dealer 16215 S James Bl
Upholstery : 0274 Anthracite Cloth
Extras :
(*=AG extra)
400 Manual Sliding Roof 350 * Green Tinted Glass
400 * Manual Sliding Roof 546 * Tachometer
812 * GB Specification 850 * Additional Petrol
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:23 pm

Hmmmmmm that sounds very dodgy as mine is an E plate and it's white and has no sunroof.....

can any info be gained from reg number?
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:25 pm

YEP, I WILL GIVE IT A GO ATLEAST.
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:28 pm

E115YJC is the reg it is wearing
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:28 pm

you simply slipped-up on the number :D

1764772 vs 1764722
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Reg No : E115YJC Chassis No : 1764772
Reg Date 10/05/1988 Engine No. 00554328 Build Date Mar 1988 (Wk13)
Model : 1352 316/4 Current Dealer 14122 Premier
Colour : 218 Alpine White Selling Dealer 14122 Premier
Upholstery : 0276 Indigo Cloth
Extras :
(*=AG extra)
350 * Green Tinted Glass 546 * Tachometer
812 * GB Specification 850 * Additional Petrol
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gasgas wrote:Inquiry vehicle and Individual data


Chassis Number:
Model code: 1411 325I
Colour code: M 203 LACHSSILBER METALLIC
Upholstery code: 0203 SCHWARZ LEDER
Engine number: 20384467
Transmission number: 0017494ANB
Production date: 04.11.1988

Options:
200 KATALYSATOR - ENTFALL
215A POWER STEERING,DEPENDING ON ENGINE SPEED
288A LT/ALY WHEELS
301 DIEBSTAHLWARNANLAGE MIT ZV
311 ELEKTRISCHER BEIFAHRERSPIEGEL
324 FRONT-UND HECKSPOILER
339A SATIN CHROME
350 WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM
401A SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
411A WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC
415A SUNBLIND FOR REAR WINDOW
423A FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
428A WARNING TRIANGLE
497A CENTRE ARMREST IN REAR
498A HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE
500A HEADLIGHT WASHER SYS/INTENSIVE CLEANING
510A HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM
530A AIR CONDITIONING
551A ON-BOARD COMPUTER II W REMOTE CONTROL
570A STRONGER ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
675 BMW SOUND SYSTEM
682 RADIOANTENNE AUTOMATISCH
687A RADIO PREPARATION
690A CASSETTE HOLDER
708A M-SPORT LEATHER STEERING WHEEL II
823A HOT CLIMATE VERSION
850A ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT
856A LANGUAGE VERSION SPANISH
925A SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

yeah i would say this car is an import too, can't translate for you though!
Looking at the listing kinda think its from Spain 856A. I know they drive on the wrong side to us so should be left hand drive......But what side do they drive on in the Islands ? Majorca, ibiza etc ? :?
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:51 pm

tHEY DRIVE ON THE LEFT IN CYPRUS AND ALSO IN ONE PLACE IN SOUTH AMERICA (BOTH SPANNISH SPEAKING?) (DO THEY SPEAK SPANNISH IN CYPRUS?)
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gasgas wrote:tHEY DRIVE ON THE LEFT IN CYPRUS AND ALSO IN ONE PLACE IN SOUTH AMERICA (BOTH SPANNISH SPEAKING?) (DO THEY SPEAK SPANNISH IN CYPRUS?)
Greek/Cypriot in the south, cypriot and Turkish in the north after they invaded in 19......something or other. Still thats history for you ! No to Spanish my friend..
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:01 pm

Any chance of doing mine please?
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:49 pm

I will have a look tomorrow, when im back at work. watch this space.
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:15 pm

lol any chance of mine as well E689WWL please
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