Decode the hidden history of your VIN.
Instantly decode your BMW VIN: make, plant, model year and factory configuration. Free structural decoding, no sign-up.
What you get
Instant decoding
Make, country of manufacture, model year and serial number in one second, no sign-up.
Factory configuration
Options, paint and upholstery as it left the factory. Verify a listing before you buy.
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Paid, no advertising, no subscription. Clear reports, secure payment.
How it works
Enter your VIN
Type the 17 characters. Structural decoding is instant and free.
See the basics
Make, plant, model year and check digit, decoded from the VIN.
Unlock the full report
Options, paint, upholstery and service history, from a licensed data source.
Simple pricing.
Per report or in credit packs. No subscription, you pay for what you use.
Origin report
Factory options, paint & upholstery.
- Exact trim, engine & year
- Original paint and upholstery
- All factory-fitted options
Full report
Origin report + service history.
- Everything in the Origin report
- Full service history (mileage, operations, workshops)
- Vehicle photo and recorded mileage
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN located?+
On the registration document, at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, and on the driver's door pillar.
Which brands are supported?+
BMW (including M and i), MINI, Rolls-Royce and Alpina, as well as BMW Motorrad bikes.
Where does the data come from?+
Structural decoding follows the international ISO 3779 standard. The detailed factory configuration comes from a licensed data source.
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