WBA Germany
BMW AG
WMI commonly associated with BMW AG passenger vehicles.
Representative Models
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 Series, Z4
Official BMW OEM Data
Official BMW OEM Service History & Factory Build Sheet by VIN
Data sourced from official BMW systems. Retrieve digital service history, recorded mileage, full factory Build Sheet (equipment list), and original option codes in an instant report.
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Data availability depends on the VIN, market, model year and currently available data sources. You will receive the data available for your VIN within the report scope — no login required.
BMW VIN Tools
BMW Service History by VIN
Check available BMW service records, maintenance events, workshop details and mileage recorded during service visits.
Check service historyBMW Digital Service Book by VIN
Check available digital service book entries, service dates, maintenance records and recorded mileage for a BMW VIN.
Check digital service bookBMW Factory Build Sheet by VIN
Check available factory specifications, including vehicle configuration, equipment, option codes and technical details.
Get BMW Build SheetBMW Factory Options & Equipment
Check available factory equipment, option codes, original packages, driver assistance features and BMW Individual options.
Check factory optionsBMW Option Code Decoder
Decode an individual BMW SA or equipment code and check its factory designation and meaning.
Open code decoderBMW Option Code Examples
Browse selected BMW option code examples, factory designations and common SA codes found in Build Sheet data.
View option code examplesBMW VIN / WMI
BMW VIN Structure & WMI Prefixes Explained — WBA, WBS, WBY, 5UX/4US, 3MW, WMW
The first 3 characters of a BMW VIN form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). They identify the manufacturer and vehicle type, while the exact assembly plant is determined from other VIN positions.
WBS Germany
BMW M GmbH
WMI associated with BMW M GmbH and used on selected high-performance BMW M models.
Representative Models
M2, M3, M4, M5, M8, X5 M, X6 M
WBY Germany
BMW AG / BMW i
WMI used on selected BMW i and electrified vehicles.
Representative Models
Selected BMW i and electrified models
5UX / 4US USA
BMW Manufacturing Co.
US-assigned BMW WMIs commonly found on selected X-family vehicles.
Representative Models
X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, XM
3MW Mexico
BMW de México
Mexico-assigned BMW WMI used on vehicles from BMW’s Mexican manufacturing operations.
Representative Models
3 Series (G20), 2 Series Coupé, M2
WMW Europe
MINI / BMW Group
WMI commonly associated with MINI passenger vehicles within BMW Group.
Representative Models
MINI models
Where to Find the VIN on a BMW
- Lower driver-side area of the windshield, where the VIN is visible from outside on many BMW models.
- Vehicle identification or certification label on the driver-side door frame or B-pillar.
- Stamped chassis location in the engine bay or body structure — the exact position varies by model.
- Vehicle documents and, on supported models, vehicle information available through iDrive.
What can you check with a BMW VIN?
The report is prepared using data available for the specific vehicle and can help verify important information before purchase.
Available service history entries and maintenance timeline.
Mileage recorded during available service visits.
Service centre name, location or address, if saved in the data.
Descriptions of service actions, inspections, checks or maintenance packages.
Information about parts, consumables and service-related components, if recorded in available entries.
Factory equipment, option packages and BMW option codes.
Technical specifications and available Build Sheet data.
The scope of available data depends on the VIN, model year, market and information currently available from manufacturer sources or service systems.
BMW Service History by VIN
A BMW service history check can help verify available service entries, visit dates, mileage readings, service centre details and descriptions of actions, parts and consumables recorded in available manufacturer sources or service systems. In some cases, entries may also include information about body elements, glass, panels, bumpers or other workshop events.
Available dates of inspections, visits and service events.
Mileage recorded during available service visits.
Service centre name, location or address, if saved in the data.
Descriptions of service actions, inspections, checks or maintenance packages.
Information about parts, consumables or service-related components, if recorded in available entries.
Mentions of repairs, parts, repair kits or body elements, if saved in available entries.
Additional context to help assess a vehicle before purchase.
Factory equipment and available option codes.
Technical specification and vehicle configuration information.
Original packages, interior, exterior and equipment.
Useful context for comparing the vehicle with a listing or seller description.
BMW Build Sheet and Factory Configuration
A BMW Build Sheet can help confirm how the vehicle was configured at the factory. Depending on the available data, it may include:
BMW Factory Options by VIN
Factory equipment information can help establish how a BMW was configured when it left the factory. Available data can be compared with the seller description and vehicle advertisement.
Available standard and optional equipment.
Factory option codes and equipment packages.
Useful context for evaluating the vehicle specification.
BMW Option Codes and Configuration
BMW Option Code Decoder
Use the free BMW option code decoder to quickly identify a specific Build Sheet code, SA code or equipment code.
enter a single BMW code
view its factory designation
better understand a Build Sheet entry
connect a single code with the broader vehicle configuration
BMW Option Code Examples
If you want to review selected examples instead of checking just one code, use the BMW option code examples page. It is designed as a sample reference for selected BMW Build Sheet and equipment codes.
view selected BMW option code examples in one place
filter selected examples by exact code
review factory designations
better understand common SA code patterns in Build Sheet data
Why check a BMW by VIN?
A BMW VIN report helps compare available vehicle-related data with the seller description before buying a used car.
It can be useful for private purchases, vehicle imports, factory equipment verification or reviewing vehicle documentation.
FAQ
BMW VIN Check – Frequently Asked Questions
What OEM data can be included in the BMW VIN report?
The BMW OEM data report can include available factory configuration data, engine and paint codes, production details, digital service records, and mileage readings recorded during service visits. The exact scope depends on the VIN, market, model year, and available data sources.
Can I check BMW digital service history and recorded mileage by VIN?
Yes. When available for the VIN, the report can show recorded service entries, maintenance events, workshop information, and odometer readings recorded during service visits.
Does the report show BMW body repairs, warranty actions, and recalls?
Some body repair, warranty, or recall and campaign information may appear when it has been recorded in the available service data. Coverage varies by VIN, market, model year, and data source.
Does the BMW report include the full factory Build Sheet and SA option codes?
When available, the report includes factory configuration data, installed equipment, and BMW SA option codes assigned to the vehicle. The available equipment details depend on the VIN and source data.
Is the BMW option code decoder tool free to use?
Yes. The individual BMW option code decoder is free to use and explains a specific SA or equipment code. To check the factory equipment assigned to a specific vehicle, use the BMW VIN report.
Is Auto.vin affiliated with BMW AG?
No. Auto.vin is an independent automotive data provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BMW AG. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Check available BMW OEM data by VIN
Enter your 17-character VIN to check available BMW service history, factory configuration, Build Sheet data and option codes.
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