Chassis dating
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Chassis dating
Hi I need to excatly date my e21 alpina as all the log book states is manufactured 1976 which is no help for dvla thanks kev
Re: Chassis dating
Your local BMW dealer will bea ble to tell you the date the car was built from the chassis number
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Re: Chassis dating
note your VIN number from the chassis (in plain sight under the bonnet) and 'decode' online.
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Re: Chassis dating
Online searches dont do earlycars with the 2002 type vin numbers
Re: Chassis dating
if you put your vin (serial number) in the parts search on real oem bmw it will tell you the model,year,month of build ect of your car...also if you are very lucky you might have a build sheet in the springs under the base of the back seat ...my vin comes back as a december 75 build...
e21 320 (12/1975) 320i/4 (3/77)running gear.
e36 318is coupe (1996)
e21 316 (1981)
e36 318is coupe (1996)
e21 316 (1981)
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Re: Chassis dating
Thanks mr edd found out built april 76 so got to wait till january next year for free tax kev
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Re: Chassis dating
Where can i get proof of when car was manufactured ?
Dvla are being a pain
Dvla are being a pain
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Re: Chassis dating
You can look it up based on VIN, several on line tools but data especially on the older versions is harder to find on line. You can also order a certificate of authenticity from BMW Classic https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en/off ... rchiv.html
Regards/groeten, Jeroen