

The VIN will be stamped on, as previously, for both of these series until production ends.ġ The E 81/82 and E87/88 Series (new 1 Series) 2 The E 90 to E 93 (3 Series) 3 The E 60/61 (5 Series) and E 63 (6 Series) Cleaned up VIN covered with transparent film The E 65/66 (7 Series) The BMW E 71 Series (X6) The Series E 83 (X 3) The F 01/02 (7 Series), F 07 (5 Series GT) and F 10 (5 Series) The BMW E 89 Series (new Z4) The E 84 Series (X 1) Stamped VIN on a BMW Z8: VIN from the Kaliningrad plant (WMI X4X) Breakdown of the VIN Index of models and variants The E 38 Series cars (7 Series) and the E 39 (5 Series) The VIN appears rather lighter (more metallic) than was the case with the VINs of older vehicles. Since production began in 1998/1998, the VIN has only ever been engraved and not stamped on BMW models of the E 46 Series.Īs the paint layer is damaged by this process, the manufacturer attaches a protective film over the top to prevent corrosion. The VIN is stamped by a workshop or garage. Replacement bodyshells are not given a VIN by the works. BMW VIN number c heck Previous fonts: On the E 38, E 39 and E 46 suspension strut dome: The E 87 suspension strut dome in the engine compartment, on the right, in the direction of travel, centrally placed on the inner wing F01/02, F04, F07 and F10 The BMW symbol appears at both ends of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the BMW.
