Buyer / owner
Checks the factory equipment before purchase and verifies whether a listing matches the VIN specification (packages, options, powertrain).
OEM build sheet
Factory Build Sheet by VIN
Get factory configuration (build data) for your exact VIN from OEM systems. Ideal for imports, retrofit planning, and resale documentation. The full OEM report returns all OEM information available for the VIN — factory configuration/build data and service history are included when available.
Order the OEM report by VIN
No account needed — enter the VIN to place an order. After payment, we query OEM sources and deliver the report (online + PDF).
OEM Data Sources
Instant PDF & Web Report
No Subscription Required
We validate the VIN format and use it to request OEM data after purchase. The report includes factory configuration/build data when available for the VIN; service history is included when available.
Definition
What is a build sheet?
A build sheet is the factory “as-built” configuration recorded during production. It shows the engine, drivetrain, colors, packages, and option codes assigned to a specific VIN when it left the factory — when these fields are exposed by the OEM systems for that VIN.
- Factory “as-built” configuration recorded at production (when exposed for the VIN).
- Option codes, paint, interior, drivetrain, packages, and equipment (fields vary by brand).
- Pulled directly from OEM databases — not guesswork or partial public decoders.
Use cases
Who uses a build sheet?
A build sheet helps confirm factory specification for buyers, imports, listing accuracy, and parts decisions.
Importer / premium dealer
Confirms market specification and factory options before listing, exporting, or registration.
Independent workshop / mechanic
Verifies option codes and equipment to select correct parts, wiring, and service procedures.
Retrofit / tuning studio
Checks option codes and installed hardware before ordering retrofit parts, harnesses, and coding services.
Fleet / corporate buyer
Checks whether vehicles match the ordered specification and documents equipment packages for audits and resale.
Scope
What factory data you get
The report groups options by category, making it easy to locate specific codes and packages (coverage depends on brand, market, model year, and what OEM systems expose).
Powertrain & chassis
- Engine family and output
- Gearbox type and code
- Driven axles and differential type
- Suspension packages or sport kits
Exterior & paint
- Paint code (OEM name + internal code)
- Wheel design and size
- Lighting package (LED, Matrix, Laser — where applicable)
- Factory aerodynamic packages
Interior & comfort
- Seat trim, color, stitching
- Infotainment generation and audio system
- Heating, massage, ventilation options
- ADAS equipment (ACC, lane assist, cameras — where applicable)
Packages & extras
- Market-specific packs (Scandinavia, Middle East, Canada)
- Towing prep and payload upgrades
- Fleet or taxi prep codes
- Factory-installed accessories (when recorded)
Factory Build Sheet vs. VIN History Report
Different vehicle reports answer different questions. While a general history report tracks the vehicle's past on the road, an OEM Build Sheet reveals its exact DNA from the production line.
Data Source
Standard History Report
External sources (insurance, registries, inspections).
OEM Build Sheet
Directly from the manufacturer’s internal OEM databases.
Equipment Details
Standard History Report
Generic trim levels and standard features inferred from VIN decoding.
OEM Build Sheet
Complete factory options, original packages, and exact option codes.
Condition & Specs
Standard History Report
Accident history, mileage rollbacks, and theft records.
OEM Build Sheet
Original paint codes, interior trim, and powertrain specifics.
Primary Use
Standard History Report
Checking for hidden damage before buying a used car.
OEM Build Sheet
Verifying original specification, retrofits, and ordering exact parts.
Brand guides
Explore factory option guides by brand
Need a brand-specific shortcut before ordering a full VIN build sheet? Open the Audi, BMW, Volvo, Volkswagen or Mercedes-Benz hub to review option code examples and decoder pages.
Alfa Romeo options hub
Browse Alfa Romeo option code and equipment code examples and use the decoder to verify a single code before requesting full factory data by VIN.
Open Alfa Romeo hubAudi Build Sheet & PR-Codes
Check the factory Audi Build Sheet by VIN, including PR-codes, original equipment, trim details and technical specifications.
Audi Build Sheet & PR-CodesBMW Build Sheet & SA Codes
Check the factory BMW Build Sheet by VIN, including SA codes, original equipment, trim details and technical specifications.
BMW Build Sheet & SA CodesJeep options hub
Browse Jeep option code and equipment code examples and use the decoder to verify a single code before requesting full factory data by VIN.
Open Jeep hubKia options hub
Browse selected Kia option code and equipment code examples and use the decoder to verify a single code before requesting fuller Kia factory data by VIN.
Open Kia hubLand Rover options hub
Browse Land Rover option code examples and use the decoder to verify a single code before requesting full factory data by VIN.
Open Land Rover hubMercedes-Benz options hub
Browse Mercedes-Benz option code and SA code examples and use the decoder to verify a single code before requesting full factory data by VIN.
Open Mercedes-Benz hubOpel options hub
Browse Opel option code and equipment code examples and use the decoder to verify a single code before requesting full factory data by VIN.
Open Opel hubPeugeot options hub
Browse Peugeot option code examples and use the decoder to verify a single code before requesting full factory data by VIN.
Open Peugeot hubPorsche Build Sheet & Option Codes
Check the factory Porsche Build Sheet by VIN, including option codes, original equipment, trim details and technical specifications.
Porsche Build Sheet & Option CodesŠkoda options hub
Browse Škoda PR code examples and use the decoder to verify a single code before requesting full factory data by VIN.
Open Škoda hubVolkswagen options hub
Browse Volkswagen PR code examples and use the decoder to verify a single code before requesting full factory data by VIN.
Open Volkswagen hubVolvo options hub
Browse Volvo option code examples and use the decoder to verify a single code before requesting full factory data by VIN.
Open Volvo hubWhy it matters
Why build sheet matters
Factory configuration helps avoid mistakes in imports, listings, and parts decisions.
- Imports: confirm market specification, emissions class, and relevant codes.
- Resale: prove premium packages and equipment in the listing.
- Parts & retrofit: reduce ordering errors by matching options to the VIN.
- Verification: confirm the vehicle matches its original factory specification (when data is available).
Examples
Examples of build sheet data
Below are examples of what factory configuration may include. Exact fields depend on the brand, market, model year, and VIN.
Example: paint & interior Paint code and name, upholstery/trim code, interior color, seat type, stitching or material (where exposed).
Example: powertrain Engine code/family, output variant, gearbox code, drivetrain type, emissions or market-related identifiers (where exposed).
Example: equipment & packages Option codes for packages (comfort, sport, winter), lighting type, infotainment generation, driver-assistance equipment (where exposed).
Example: production data Production plant, production month/year, destination market or sales code (where exposed).
Need another brand or fleet coverage? Contact us to confirm availability.
Ready for the factory report?
Enter the VIN and order the full OEM report. Factory configuration/build data is included when available for the VIN; service history is included when available.
FAQ
Build sheet FAQ
Does the build sheet include prices?
The report includes option codes and package/equipment descriptions tied to the VIN. Pricing/MSRP is not part of the standard report scope.
How long does it take to receive the build sheet?
Timing depends on the brand and the OEM systems queried. Many VINs deliver quickly, but some cases may take longer.
Does the build sheet include retrofits or modifications?
No. The build sheet reflects factory configuration. Post-production retrofits typically do not appear in OEM build data.
Is the build sheet always available?
Not always. Some brands/markets expose full VIN-specific configuration, while others expose partial equipment/specification data. You will receive all OEM information that is available for your VIN.
Do I receive service history too?
Checkout currently provides the full OEM report. It includes factory configuration/build data when available for the VIN, and service history is included when available.