Vin Decoder

[Jumbotech]

For all of you trying to decipher your VIN=Vehicle Identification Number here is the best tool I have found so far.

VIN Decoder (http://www.e34.de/vin/)

NOTE: This also work for motorcycles and Mini's

Just type in the last 7 digitis of your VIN and you will have some basic information for your BMW. I did this for my 525ix and this is what I got:

Daten für die Fahrgestell-Nr. 'GD45450'Baureihe:E34 Model
Fahrzeugtyp:525ix Type
Typschlüssel:HJ81 Series
Motor:M50 Engine
Karosserie:Touring Body Style
Katalogausführung:Europa Market
Lenkung:Links Left Hand Drive
Getriebe:Automatik Transmission
Produktion:08/1992 Production date
Füllmengen
für die BJ von 01.02.1992 bis 31.03.1996Motor M50 B25:6.50 Liter Öl Engine Oil Cap.
Getriebe A4S 310R (Automatik):3.00 Liter Öl Gearbox Oil Cap. (A4S 310R=GM THM-R1)
Diff.:1.70 Liter Öl Differential Oil Cap
Bremsflüssigkeit:1.00 Liter Brake Fluid
Kühlwasser mit/ohne Klima:11.00/10.50 Liter Cooling W/WO Airco
Zusatz:Verteilergetriebe: 0,6 l; Transfer gearbox
Vorderachsgetriebe: 0,7 l Front Diff.

Sorry that this is in German but I have put the translation behind each item.

Enjoy.
JT:D

[shogun]

Look on my website, there is a VIN decoder in English