VIN number decoding

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by tiFreak

it's a switch to disconnect the battery during shipping that gets removed after it arrives, and the other one is just something to protect the car during shipping

you're not the first person to ask

this is the switch



y,know, im so glad i have this picture

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by agnisr

fk05130
thank you!

Here u go Agi

Option 960 is intresting

this is the set on the EPC
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/32111140479/#set

i had this fitted on mine also, to limit full lock, good when you have wider front wheels.

Also option 777 indvidial class 2 , is usually an M3E36 thing ! so get some pics up of it !! this might be very interesting !

Type code CA51

Type 318IS (EUR)

Dev. series E36 (4)

Line 3

Body type LIM

Steering LL

Door count 4

Engine M42

Cubical capacity 1.80

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour COSMOSSCHWARZ METALLIC (303)

Upholstery SCHWARZ M3 (0470)

Prod. date 1994-05-31


Order options
No. Description
243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

314 HEATED WINDSCREEN WASHER NOZZLES

354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

411 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC

428 WARNING TRIANGLE

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM

520 FOGLIGHTS

651 BMW Bavaria C Reverse

704 M SPORT SUSPENSION

715 M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE

777 INDIVIDUALSERIE "CLASS II"

801 GERMANY VERSION

900 APPR. VEH.IMMOBILIZAT. ACC. TO AZT/TUEV

960 STEERING ANGLE LIMITATION

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by simon77

Hello, new poster thinking about buying.
KE76874 is listed as a 1998 M sport.
Thanks very much for this amazing service!

Welcome Simon

Lets see if its a propper sport

KE76874

Type code CG82

Type 318TI (EUR)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering RL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox AUT

Colour COSMOSSCHWARZ METALLIC (303)

Upholstery STOFF MILLPOINT/GRAU (D7TT)

Prod. date 1997-11-11


Order options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

305 REMOTE CONTROL FOR CENTRAL LOCKING

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

337 M SPORTS PACKAGE

354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT

423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR

428 WARNING TRIANGLE

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

520 FOGLIGHTS

530 AIR CONDITIONING

548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING

687 RADIO PREPARATION

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

704 M SPORT SUSPENSION

710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS

807 JAPAN VERSION

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

823 HOT CLIMATE VERSION

845 ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING

875 INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

928 TYIRE CONTROL

Yep , Its a Sport !

[Bluebimma]

Got another one for you buddy.

kc31101

[PapayaSF]

So they're options that don't actually come with the car, I guess....

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by PapayaSF

So they're options that don't actually come with the car, I guess....

All options dont come with the car, or they wouldn´t be options

But yes, depending on spec, options may have been included as standard for that level of spec

Br Andrew

[dnav]

I've been meaning to post my vin here for a while.

am53476

Thanks dude.

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by dnav

I've been meaning to post my vin here for a while.

am53476

Thanks dude.

Problem solved buddy

Type code CG53

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M42

Cubical capacity 1.80

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour SCHWARZ 2 (668)

Upholstery STOFF MILLPOINT/ROT (D7RT)

Prod. date 1995-09-26


Order options
No. Description
240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

337 M SPORTS PACKAGE

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

520 FOGLIGHTS

530 AIR CONDITIONING

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER

704 M SPORT SUSPENSION

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by Bluebimma

Got another one for you buddy.

kc31101

DUDE !! sorry i must have missed yours man !!

kc31101

Type code CG73

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour SCHWARZ 2 (668)

Upholstery STOFF/ANTHRAZIT (C7AT)

Prod. date 1998-05-14


Order options
No. Description
240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

337 M SPORTS PACKAGE

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE

520 FOGLIGHTS

530 AIR CONDITIONING

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

704 M SPORT SUSPENSION

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[dnav]

Oh wow, thanks a lot!

psh. HIFI sound system my ass, the right side speakers have been all but blown out since I bought it. I've had it faded to the left the whole time. Everything sounds fine to me but it sucks for the passengers. Oh well.

[Bluebimma]

Originally Posted by Mallard

DUDE !! sorry i must have missed yours man !!

kc31101

Type code CG73

Type 318TI (USA)

Dev. series E36 (5)

Line 3

Body type COMP

Steering LL

Door count 3

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour SCHWARZ 2 (668)

Upholstery STOFF/ANTHRAZIT (C7AT)

Prod. date 1998-05-14


Order options
No. Description
240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

337 M SPORTS PACKAGE

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE

520 FOGLIGHTS

530 AIR CONDITIONING

676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

704 M SPORT SUSPENSION

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

Thank you very much, i was just about to cry.

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by Bluebimma

Thank you very much, i was just about to cry.

SORRY MAN !! i was looking through the last few to check and saw yours man , im sorry dude

you have too many ti´s anyway

[Bluebimma]

I appreciate the work you do for me. I am actually getting rid of my other tis.

[nvkulk]

Hi Mallard,
My search continues for a possible replacement for my 318is (just hit 160000 miles)


VIN: WBAET37405NH06399

Thanks
Nik

[Mallard]

Originally Posted by Bluebimma

I appreciate the work you do for me. I am actually getting rid of my other tis.

your welcome bro
Shame i cant take one off you