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VIN & BUILD-SHEET DECODER

Decode any BMW VIN — manufacturer, model year, assembly plant and checksum — then translate the option codes on your window sticker or build sheet into plain English.

Decode a BMW VIN

Enter a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number. Everything is decoded in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.

17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

VIN structure follows ISO 3779. Manufacturer, model year, region and checksum are decoded with high confidence; the descriptor section (positions 4–8) encodes model/engine/restraint using BMW-internal tables and is shown as raw codes. For a guaranteed factory build record, confirm with BMW or your dealer.