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Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:40 pm

Mmmm, curious, all these vin numbers seem to be entirely numeric, mine has letters in it, the last 7 digits are EG23289, I wonder why it's a different format? :roll:
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:48 pm

How do you find out those options? The above link turned up the right details for mine but no option information....

Mine has letters as well as numbers EE46426
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:35 pm

i work at a dealer, and there are several different systems we can use to i.d cars. never really interested me till i bought one!
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:34 am

Someone do mine please,

WBSAK0S0701893858

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Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:39 am

You can ring up / visit your own dealer for this info anytime! they usually print it off for you straight away for no charge... poor gasgas will spend all day processing this lot!
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VEHICLE SPECIFICATION ENQUIRY Page C

Reg No : E612FLC Chassis No : 7524565
Reg Date 07/08/1987 Engine No. 20164166 Build Date Jul 1987 (Wk29)
Model : 1144 320A/2SE Current Dealer 16268 Holland P
Colour : 203 Lachs Silver Selling Dealer 16268 Holland P
Upholstery : 0203 Black Leather
Extras :
(*=AG extra)
320 No Model Inscription 339 De-Chroming
215 * Power Assisted Steering 286 * Alloy Wheels
300 * Central Locking 311 * L/H Electric Ext Mirror
320 * No Model Inscription 339 * De-Chroming
351 * Brown Tinted Glass 401 * Electric Sliding Roof
410 * Front Electric Windows 415 * Rear Window Blind
497 * Rear Central Arm-Rest 500 * Headlight Wash-Wipe
551 * On-Board Computer 812 * GB Specification
850 * Additional Fuel
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Reg No : E689WWL Chassis No : 0903363
Reg Date 30/10/1987 Engine No. 21344213 Build Date Oct 1987 (Wk41)
Model : 1538 325/4SE Current Dealer 15150 N Oxford
Colour : 184 Dolphin Selling Dealer 15150 N Oxford
Upholstery : 0295 Natural Leather
Extras :
(*=AG extra)
464 Ski Bag 481 BMW Sports Seats
704 M Technic Sports Suspension 945 Internal Code Number
215 * Power Assisted Steering 286 * Alloy Wheels
311 * L/H Electric Ext Mirror 350 * Green Tinted Glass
401 * Electric Sliding Roof 411 * F+R Electric Windows
415 * Rear Window Blind 464 * Ski Bag
481 * BMW Sports Seats 500 * Headlight Wash-Wipe
551 * On-Board Computer 704 * M Technic Sports Suspension
812 * GB Specification 850 * Additional Fuel
945 * Internal Code Number
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Reg No : J948DWY Chassis No : EG23289
Reg Date 12/03/1992 Engine No. 21344926 Build Date Oct 1990 (Wk42)
Model : 1116 325SP Current Dealer 16229 Scotthall L
Colour : 237 Granite Silver Selling Dealer 16229 Scotthall L
Upholstery : 0269 Anthracite Cloth
Extras :
(*=AG extra)
401 Electric Sliding Roof 498 Rear-Seat Head Restraints
200 * Delete Catalysor 206 * 5-Speed Sports Gearbox
209 * Limited Slip Differential 215 * Power Assisted Steering
335 * M TECHNIC SPORTS PACKAGE 401 * Electric Sliding Roof
410 * Front Electric Windows 428 * Triangle+First Aid Kit
497 * Rear Central Arm-Rest 498 * Rear-Seat Head Restraints
500 * Headlight Wash-Wipe 812 * GB Specification
925 * AG Transit Protection
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Reg No : H939BTU Chassis No : EE46426
Reg Date 01/08/1990 Engine No. 07547076 Build Date Jun 1990 (Wk25)
Model : AF92 318IS Current Dealer 16246 Sytner Sunn
Colour : 294 Laser Blue Selling Dealer 16246 Sytner Sunn
Upholstery : 0379 Anthracite Cloth
Extras :
(*=AG extra)
520 Halogen Front Fog Lights 199 * No Catalysor
215 * Power Assisted Steering 350 * Green Tinted Glass
410 * Front Electric Windows 428 * Triangle+First Aid Kit
481 * BMW Sports Seats 520 * Halogen Front Fog Lights
812 * GB Specification 850 * Additional Fuel
925 * AG Transit Protection
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Inquiry vehicle and Individual data


Chassis Number:
Model code: 1005 M3
Colour code: M 203 LACHSSILBER METALLIC
Upholstery code: 0203 SCHWARZ LEDER
Engine number: 60844339
Transmission number: 0007905AEZ
Production date: 18.04.1988

Options:
222 ELEKTRONISCHE-DAEMPFER-CONTROL
401A SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
410A WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT
500A HEADLIGHT WASHER SYS/INTENSIVE CLEANING
530A AIR CONDITIONING
535 ELEKTRONISCHE TEMPERATURREGELU
551A ON-BOARD COMPUTER II W REMOTE CONTROL
663 BMW BAVARIA C ELEKTRONIC
675 BMW SOUND SYSTEM
681 DACHANTENNE
690A CASSETTE HOLDER


This car didn't come through BMW GB
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:25 am

Many thanks!

/me heads to bablefish..

OBC with remote control? whats that about?


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chassis NUMBERS:
Model code: 1005 M3
Colour code: M 203 SALMON SILVER METALLIC
Upholstery code: 0203 BLACK LEATHERS
engine NUMBER: 60844339
transmission NUMBER: 0007905AEZ
Production DATE: 18.04.1988
Option: 222 ELECTRONIC ABSORBER CONTROL 401A ROOF, ELECTRIC 410A WINDOW of ELEVATOR, SLIDING/VENT HEADLIGHT WHICH AGO ELECTRIC RK FRONT 500A SYS/INTENSIVE CLEANING 530A AIR CONDITIONING 535 ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURREGELU 551A ON BOARD COMPUTER II W REMOTE CONTROL 663 BMWS BAVARIA C electrical NIC 675 BMWS SOUND SYSTEM 681 ROOF ANTENNA 690A CARTRIDGE HOLDER
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gasgas wrote:VEHICLE SPECIFICATION ENQUIRY Page C

Reg No : E612FLC Chassis No : 7524565
Reg Date 07/08/1987 Engine No. 20164166 Build Date Jul 1987 (Wk29)
Model : 1144 320A/2SE Current Dealer 16268 Holland P
Colour : 203 Lachs Silver Selling Dealer 16268 Holland P
Upholstery : 0203 Black Leather
Extras :
(*=AG extra)
320 No Model Inscription 339 De-Chroming
215 * Power Assisted Steering 286 * Alloy Wheels
300 * Central Locking 311 * L/H Electric Ext Mirror
320 * No Model Inscription 339 * De-Chroming
351 * Brown Tinted Glass 401 * Electric Sliding Roof
410 * Front Electric Windows 415 * Rear Window Blind
497 * Rear Central Arm-Rest 500 * Headlight Wash-Wipe
551 * On-Board Computer 812 * GB Specification
850 * Additional Fuel
Thanks mate :wink:
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:44 pm

can you do it from the number plate?
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:01 pm

yeah, providing that the car came through BMW gb when new.
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:03 pm

it doesn't matter then was registered first in italy but has been to nottingham delaership since
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:28 pm

can i have for these two cars thanks

E302 HRD
G899 VYN

thanks
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VEHICLE SPECIFICATION ENQUIRY Page C

Reg No : E302HRD Chassis No : 9783667
Reg Date 13/05/1988 Engine No. 21094321 Build Date Mar 1988 (Wk11)
Model : 1132 320/2 Current Dealer 16232 Altwood (M)
Colour : 218 Alpine White Selling Dealer 16232 Altwood (M)
Upholstery : 0293 Indigo Leather
Extras :
(*=AG extra)
400 Manual Sliding Roof 410 Front Electric Windows
481 BMW Sports Seats 708 M Technic Steering Wheel
945 Internal Code Number 350 * Green Tinted Glass
400 * Manual Sliding Roof 410 * Front Electric Windows
481 * BMW Sports Seats 497 * Rear Central Arm-Rest
708 * M Technic Steering Wheel 812 * GB Specification
850 * Additional Petrol 945 * Internal Code Number






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Reg No : G899VYN Chassis No : AF55865
Reg Date 18/05/1990 Engine No. 23514665 Build Date Sep 1989 (Wk37)
Model : 1418 325/4SE Current Dealer 15106 Hexagon
Colour : 184 Dolphin Selling Dealer 15106 Hexagon
Upholstery : 0269 Anthracite Cloth
Extras :
(*=AG extra)
324 Front Spoiler 339 De-Chroming
481 BMW Sports Seats 562 Map Reading Lamp
200 * Delete Catalysor 215 * Power Assisted Steering
286 * Alloy Wheels 324 * Front Spoiler
339 * De-Chroming 350 * Green Tinted Glass
401 * Electric Sliding Roof 411 * F+R Electric Windows
428 * Triangle+First Aid Kit 481 * BMW Sports Seats
497 * Rear Central Arm-Rest 500 * Headlight Wash-Wipe
551 * On-Board Computer 562 * Map Reading Lamp
812 * GB Specification 850 * Additional Fuel
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:50 pm

thanks for that mate i have four cars lol thats y i asked for a few

one more please this is my last car

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Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:52 pm

map reading lamp is that the map light mirror?

also additional fuel whats that bigger fuel tank?
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:57 pm

That reg isnt working, maybe a reg change or maybe an import. do you have a vin for the car?
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i dont have it with me its a reg change i had a private plate on it before dvla gave me this plate after il get it later on tonight
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:10 pm

Cheers gas gas your a star. Do the supplying dealers have a record of servicing then aswell?
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:26 pm

YEP THERE IS A CENTRAL DATA BASE SO ANY DEALER CAN TELL WHERE A CAR HAS BEEN AND WHAT MILEAGE IT HAD AT THAT TIME, BUT SORRY I CAN'T GET INVOLVED WITH SUPPLYING THIS INFO. TOO TIME CONSUMING!
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:55 pm

so if i was to ring bmw and ask where its been serviced can they give me these details?

also any chance to get the service book redone
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:01 pm

YEAH IF YOU RING YOUR DEALER THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO TELL YOU, HOWEVER ONCE IT HAS LEFT THE NETWORK OBVIOUSLY ITS NO LONGER RECORDED, THEY CAN SUPPLY A BOOK TOO, BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO SHOP AROUND ALL THE INDIVIDUAL DEALERS THAT HAVE SERVICED THE CAR TO GET IT STAMPED. OH AND BY THE WAY SOME CHARGE A STAMPING FEE!!
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any idea how much it costs to get hold of another service book?
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:12 pm

THE ONLY BOOK WE CAN SUPPLY NOW IS THE -9/98 WHICH IS MAINLY BASED ON E36 E34 E31 E38 E39 THE E30 BOOK IS NLA. THIS BOOK IS £15.00 BMW PART NO 92 15 0 000 799
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:19 pm

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570A STRONGER ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
823A HOT CLIMATE VERSION
850A ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT


yeah i would say this car is an import too, can't translate for you though![/quote]

I just bought the car so I am not yet used to it and I haven't had the time to examine it throroughly. I'm not sure but I think the wheels are 15' cross-spokes. The car was imported to Colombia, South America. I have a few questions, what do the options cited above entail? Whats is the difference in the Hot climate version, the fuel tank, and what about the stronger electric supply?
Thanks, I'll post pics of the car in a few days
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:41 pm

570a the stronger electricity supply is because of all the gadgets ie. lecki windows sunroof, obc etc....

823a hot climate version is bigger rad/improved cooling system (by the way if you ever order a replacement rad for you car be sure to mention this, as it is often over looked as very few cars in blighty are hot climate version)

850a add fueltank filling for export means that they put extra fuel in due to the added moving of the vehicle, ie from prod line to compound, compound to transporter etc etc requires a tad more fuel than a car being sold in AG.

Those germans think of everything dont they!!! :idea:
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:27 pm

MpowerE30 & Gasgas : Guys, your avatar pictures are way too big.

Please reduce their sizes to something like 20x20 pixels. Thanks.
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Sat Dec 23, 2006 12:59 am

Gasgas,any chance of giving this one a go,sorry no VIN just reg number!
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Sat Dec 23, 2006 6:34 pm

Any Chance of VIN No 0902169
As i have just bought the car
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Sun Dec 24, 2006 3:17 pm

I will run these through the system when i get back to work on wed.
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Tue Dec 26, 2006 1:48 am

A little embarrasing to be asking for this on my first post :o: but Ive just picked up a South African built 325i in New Zealand and the dealers here say they can get no information on it whatsoever. Having said that they are the most unhelpful people youve ever met.

If you wouldnt mind checking AG64992 Id be most grateful.

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could someone check G251NGT (vin AB91262)
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