The VIN thread

[swirl1618]

South Africa

lol why is my car from south africa?! and no specs at all....weird

[weiss_535is]

Hey Gringo couldyou run this one for me, only if you have the time.. Cheers in advance -

WBAAG51040EA44713

[aussie alpina]

Good evening Gringo
I am new to this site & I would like to know what my Aussie Alpina started life as.
The log book says that the she was originally sold as an M535i.
The vin is WBADC520001670142
thanks in advance, AA

[1_oldE30]

i think a large proportion of e36's were made in south africa wrnt they?

[Gringo_Starr]

hey gringo,
if you were able could you run my vin, helping out a newbie that would be great
WBAAB320000859213
thanks in advance

Vehicle information
VIN long WBAAB320000859213
Type code AB32
Type 325I (EUR)
Dev. series E30 ()
Line 3
Body type LIM
Steering RL
Door count 2
Engine M20
Cubical capacity 2.50
Power 0
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour DIAMANTSCHWARZ METALLIC (181)
Upholstery PERLBEIGE (0214)
Prod. date 1987-05-04

Order options
No. Description
215 POWER STEERING,DEPENDING ON ENGINE SPEED
286 BMW LM RAD/BMW STYLING
300 ZENTRALVERRIEGELUNG ELEKTRISCH
311 ELEKTRISCHER BEIFAHRERSPIEGEL
350 WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM
400 SLIDING SUNROOF MANUAL
410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT
548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING
682 RADIOANTENNE AUTOMATISCH
687 RADIO PREPARATION
806 Neuseeland Ausfuehrung
850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT

[Gringo_Starr]

Hey Gringo couldyou run this one for me, only if you have the time.. Cheers in advance -

WBAAG51040EA44713

Vehicle information
VIN long WBAAG51040EA44713
Type code AG51
Type 325I (EUR)
Dev. series E30 (5)
Line 3
Body type TOUR
Steering LL
Door count 5
Engine M20
Cubical capacity 2.50
Power 141
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour DIAMANTSCHWARZ METALLIC (181)
Upholstery SCHWARZ LEDER (0203)
Prod. date 1989-04-27

Order options
No. Description
200 KATALYSATOR - ENTFALL
209 LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (25%)
215 POWER STEERING,DEPENDING ON ENGINE SPEED
219 SPORT LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
227 SP/SUSPENSION W SELF-LEVELING SUSPENSION
288 LT/ALY WHEELS
320 MODEL DESIGNATION, DELETION
400 SLIDING SUNROOF MANUAL
411 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC
413 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NET
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE
556 EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
675 BMW SOUND SYSTEM
681 DACHANTENNE
687 RADIO PREPARATION
811 BELGIUM VERSION
860 LTRL TURN SIGNAL LIGHT FRT

[Gringo_Starr]

Good evening Gringo
I am new to this site & I would like to know what my Aussie Alpina started life as.
The log book says that the she was originally sold as an M535i.
The vin is WBADC520001670142
thanks in advance, AA

Vehicle information
VIN long WBADC520001670142
Type code DC52
Type 535 I RL (EUR)
Dev. series E28 ()
Line 5
Body type LIM
Steering RL
Door count 4
Engine M30
Cubical capacity 3.50
Power 0
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour ALPINWEISS (146)
Upholstery SCHWARZ LEDER (0203)
Prod. date 1986-06-11

Order options
No. Description
206 FUENF-GANG-SPORTGETRIEBE
300 ZENTRALVERRIEGELUNG ELEKTRISCH
311 ELEKTRISCHER BEIFAHRERSPIEGEL
411 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE
510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM
530 AIR CONDITIONING
551 ON-BOARD COMPUTER II W REMOTE CONTROL
682 RADIOANTENNE AUTOMATISCH
687 RADIO PREPARATION
704 M SPORT SUSPENSION
810 AUSTRALIA VERSION
850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT

[weiss_535is]

Cheers Gringo, much appreciated,
Nick

[1_oldE30]

thanks gringo,
its pretty cool to see that stuff
what does this mean guys?

286 BMW LM RAD/BMW STYLING
300 ZENTRALVERRIEGELUNG ELEKTRISCH
311 ELEKTRISCHER BEIFAHRERSPIEGEL
350 WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM

i cnat read german to good!

[aussie alpina]

Thanks for your great work Gringo.
Regards AA

[Dvious]

Can you run a check on mine thanks?

WBAHB62070BC43256

Much appreciated!

[Gringo_Starr]

thanks gringo,
its pretty cool to see that stuff
what does this mean guys?
i cnat read german to good!

286 BMW LM RAD/BMW STYLING
Wheels?
300 ZENTRALVERRIEGELUNG ELEKTRISCH
Electric central locking
311 ELEKTRISCHER BEIFAHRERSPIEGEL
Electric mirrors (driver and passenger side)
350 WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM
Green tint windscreen

[Gringo_Starr]

Can you run a check on mine thanks?

WBAHB62070BC43256

Much appreciated!

Vehicle information
VIN long WBAHB62070BC43256
Type code HB62
Type 520I (EUR)
Dev. series E34 ()
Line 5
Body type LIM
Steering RL
Door count 4
Engine M50
Cubical capacity 2.00
Power 110
Transmision HECK
Gearbox AUT
Colour STERLINGSILBER METALLIC (244)
Upholstery ULTRAMARIN LEDER (0395)
Prod. date 1991-11-27

Order options
No. Description
210 ANTI-BLOCKIER-SYSTEM ( ABS )
354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN
411 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC
530 AIR CONDITIONING
556 EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
564 INTERIOR LIGHT PACKAGE
687 RADIO PREPARATION
810 AUSTRALIA VERSION
818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH
850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Sav325]

Hi Gringo,

Just wondering if my new car came with all of the options that i bought it with?

wbabf42000JA89378

Thanks in advance Gringo

[zetharon]

how do i get hold of the full VIN number for my car?

the only VIN number i have is a 7 digit one: 4295164, and it was made in 5/78..

any help would be great

ty