The MINI VIN Decoder

Sections: Uncategorized Nov 25th, 2003 19 Comments

Ever wanted to know what month your car was made or what the exact model number is of your transmission? If so then I'd like to present to you the BMW (and now MINI) VIN decoder. It's a little bit of code someone wrote awhile back to let us all learn just a bit more about our cars. It was originally meant for BMWs but since the MINI relies on the same VIN numbering system it will also work for us.

Check it out here: http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi.

Written By: MF Staff

steve

And I had to actually look my VIN up again.. I thought I would have had it memorized after the hundreds of times I checked the W&W site waiting for my car to actually get on a boat to make it's way across the pond.
Jason

It doesn't work for my VIN. Whaaa 8'(
Maxwell (Chitown COOP)

Doesn't the door sticker have month built listed on it? I would go check, but I'm in pajamas, and it's coooooold outside!
http://bridger.us/mini Gabe

And thus the beauty of doing it from a web browser :)
Alan Sadwin

Definainately didin't work on my 2004. Everything came in wrong (even the fact that the car is left hand drive)
http://bridger.us/mini Gabe

Very interesting. I wonder if the VIN system was changed then as it works fine on my '02.

Are you putting in just your last seven of the VIN?
Kurt

It doesn't work for my '04 either. Last I checked my car wasn't right-hand drive, although that would be cool if it was.
Alan Sadwin

I originally thought that was the problem so I tried a second time.

Wish it worked; thanks for posting the info anyhow.

Off thread, but 158 miles now and I am absolutely thrilled. MCS JCW EB no sunroof, sport package and laether
Dave

Worked fine for my 2003 MCS production date 10/02.
Regina

Site clearly says “** Data is compatible with BMW ETK CD-ROM as of 10/2003.” My 2004 didn't work either for that reason.
Frank

The information reflected for both my '02 Cooper CVT and '04 MCS is correct and accurate as per the VIN decoder site. My '04 MCS is a 9/2003 production build.
Bob

Didn't work for my 04 mcs either
http://eal.us Eric Longman

Worked fine for my 03 MCS (08/2003 build).
Kim

Is there any way/website to look up what packages/options/etc are on a BMW off by entering the VIN? I am looking at buying a used one and would like to research some vehicles myself, before I start calling dealers.
Rick

Didn’t work on my 2005 Convertible
Luke

It doesn’t work for my VIN too (WBADA820709385687) Any suggestion ?
http://www.vinpower.com VIN Decoder

If you are looking for a real VIN Decoder try http://www.vinpower.com
http://www.kanphotography.com Jason

worked for my 2008 S
http://www.wavecrest.co.uk Glen

Useuful information for me as my company ships a lot of vehicles (particularly Minis) from the UK to places such as South Africa, New Zealand and the Far East.

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