Hi - new X5 owner, new to group.

pdh · Post by **pdh** » Thu Jan 02, 2020 3:02 pm

Hi All, I just bought this 2012 X5 40d M-Sport. So far I'm liking it a lot. There are a few minor issues that I need to address but overall it's in great condition and all seems good.

One question. Is there any way to find out the build spec to know what options are installed on the car?

Paul.

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Thu Jan 02, 2020 3:14 pm

Hello and

You can find your ‘as built’ spec with your VIN and using a site such as:

https://decoder.bvzine.com/

or

https://bmwvindecode.com/

some sites want all 17 characters, others just the last 7.

Other useful sites are:

BMW Parts database: Realoem.com (use the last 7 of your VIN to pull up your model.
BMW Technical Instructions (for most models): newtis.info

pdh · Post by **pdh** » Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:12 am

Unfortunately neither of those accept my VIN. I think they only work with US VINs and mine is UK.
Paul.

sapphireblack · Post by **sapphireblack** » Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:51 am

https://bmwvindecode.com/

Works on my UK car

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:17 pm

Should be fine as I checked them against my UK VINs.

StuBeeDoo · Post by **StuBeeDoo** » Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:55 pm

pdh. Nice looking car.

X5Sport wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:17 pmShould be fine as I checked them against my UK VINs.

Doesn't work for mine, either.

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