BMW

BMW cars

BMW Automobile Corporation founded by Karl Rapp in 1916. But its registration took place in mid-1917. Initially, the production was sharpened by aircraft engines.

The name BMW is an abbreviation for Bayerische Motoren Werke, which means “Bavarian Motor Plants”.

All cars of this brand are manufactured in accordance with global standards, regardless of what market they are intended for. BMW has in its composition subsidiaries – Mini, Rolls-Royce.

The lineup

The company has produced millions of cars of different classes during the work, while the quality of parts, assemblies and body design have always been at a high level. This was the reason for the popularity of BMW.

In the world, certain models are in demand, among which are:

• representative sedans (7 series);
• SUVs (X5, X6);
• sports coupe (M6);
• business class cars (5 Series);
• roadsters (Z4);
• Convertible (3 Series).

The presented list is complemented by cars of medium and small class, having a sedan or station wagon (BMW 3 Series), hatchbacks (1 series).

Sales of BMW cars in 2018 gradually grew. Due to this, during the year the company’s models were sold in the amount of 222,500 units. In addition, the growing popularity of hybrid cars, equipped with both an internal combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor. Every fifth model of the BMW 5 Series was bought by a hybrid. Over the year, rates for electrified cars increased by 26%.

The top three most popular models are the BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and X1. In Russia, the demand for the X5 and X6 SUVs is not decreasing.

BMW VIN

The manufacturer produces many configurations of machines, so the location of the VIN-code may vary. Most popular places:

• right (left) front strut;
• right mudguard;
• fuse box cover;
• gearbox housing;
• near the left corner of the windshield;
• radio housing;
• bumper beam;
• driver or passenger seat frame;
• cross member front suspension;
• left central pillar;
• rear seat cushion.

BMW VIN Specification

The peculiarity of the identification number lies in the encrypted information of the 7th character, which means for which market the car is intended. At this place can stand:

1 – for the whole world except the USA, left hand drive;
2 – with the right wheel;
3 – for the North American market (there may be characters “C” or “G”);
4 … 9 – the uniqueness of the performance (for some countries).

As usual, the first three characters (WMI) reflect the identification code of the manufacturer. They are as follows:

• 4US, 5US, 5UX, 5YM – USA;
• 3AV – Mexico;
• 7B3 – New Zealand;
• LBV – China;
• DAB – Egypt;
• PM1 – Malaysia;
• WB1, WB3, WBA, WBH, WBS, WBW, WBY, WBZ, WDS, WUS, WDM – Germany;
• X4A, X4X – Russia;
• ZBA, ZBE, ZBI, ZBM, ZBP, ZBT, ZBV, ZBX – South Africa;

According to information from 11 symbols of the identification code, you can find out the exact place of production of the car:

• A, F, K – Munich (Germany)
• B, C, D, G – Dingolfingen (Germany);
• E, J, P – Regensburg (Germany);
• H, N – Rosslyn (South Africa);
• L, M – Spartanburg (USA);
• R – Toluca (Mexico);
• S – Shenyang (China);
• T – Oxford (Great Britain) Mini plant;
• U – Goodwood (Great Britain) plant Rolls-Royce;
• V – Leipzig (Germany);
• W – Magna Steyr, Graz (Austria);
• X, Y, Z – Berlin (Germany).

The last 6 characters are for the serial number.

BMW Check by VIN

Proper purchase of a used car is always done after checking its history. This procedure is carried out through the analysis of data in various databases with tracking a specific machine for VIN. Based on the personal number, you can find out the model, vehicle equipment (even with serial numbers of parts), whether the maintenance was carried out, the number of owners, the actual mileage, whether the car was involved in an accident, what repairs were carried out, etc.

Right on this page you can order a BMW check by VIN code and find out all the details of its history. For an adequate cost of the verification service, you will know with maximum precision whether it is worth buying the chosen used car.