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I'll decode the vin and copy paste the info here for decifering shortly.

Right, been on real oem, not sure quite where to look. The last 7 digit vin search comes up under the 1998 - 2006 parts list however completed another search showed a build date of jan 2006. So basically states that the car sat for 15 months before being purchased and registered which I'd have thought was odd.

I have the original one via pdf at home which ill recheck. ones lying haha

This link:

http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

Will give you the actual build date.

It could be that as a manual, no one wanted it.  It might have been a cancelled order and just sat in a BMW GB yard.

[quote="X5Sport"]
This link:

http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

Will give you the actual build date.

It could be that as a manual, no one wanted it.  It might have been a cancelled order and just sat in a BMW GB yard.
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Good point mentioned there about the cancelled order, perhaps your right. This is what that link gives



Model description: X5 3.0d
Market: Europa
Type: FB72
E-Code: E53
Chassis: Sports Activity Vehicle
Steering: rechts
Doors: 5
Engine: M57D30O1 - 3,00l (160kW)
Drive: Allrad
Transmission: manuell
Body Color: Stratus Metallic (440)
Upholstery: Individualleder Walknappa/ecru (LLC6)
Production date: 23.01.2006
Assembled in: Spartanburg



Code Serienausstattung Standard Equipment
S413A
Gepäckraumtrennnetz Trunk room net
S785A
Blinkleuchten weiss White direction indicator lights
S853A
Sprachversion englisch Language version English


Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment
S1CAA
Selektion COP relevanter Fahrzeuge Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S220A
Niveauregulierung Self-levelling suspension
S226A
Sportliche Fahrwerksabstimmung Sports suspension settings
S230A
Zusatzumfang EU-spezifisch Extra package, EU-specific
S249A
Multifunktion für Lenkrad Multifunction f steering wheel
S255A
Sport-Lederlenkrad Airbag Sports leather steering wheel
S2CCA
BMW LM Rad Sternspeiche 132 BMW LA wheel, star spoke 132
S302A
Alarmanlage Alarm system
S321A
Exterieurumfänge in Wagenfarbe Exterior parts in vehicle color
S386A
Dachreling Roof railing
S423A
Fussmatten Velours Floor mats, velours
S428A
Warndreieck und Verbandstasche Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A
Innenspiegel automatisch abblendend Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S435A
Edelholzausführung Fine wood trim
S441A
Raucherpaket Smoker package
S442A
Getränkehalter Cup holder
S459A
Sitzverstellung elektrisch mit Memory Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S481A
Sportsitz Sports seat
S502A
Scheinwerferreinigungsanlage Headlight cleaning system
S508A
Park Distance Control (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A
Regensensor Rain sensor
S534A
Klimaautomatik Automatic air conditioning
S601A
TV-Funktion TV function
S609A
Navigationssystem Professional Navigation system Professional
S612A
BMW Assist BMW Assist
S633A
Vorbereitung Handy Business Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S692A
CD-Wechsler I-Bus Vorbereitung Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S775A
Dachhimmel anthrazit Headlining anthracite
P7MBA
Edition Exclusive Sport
L812A
Länderausführung England / Irland NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S818A
Batteriehauptschalter Battery master switch
S840A
Hochgeschwindigkeitsabstimmung High speed synchronisation
S863A
Händlerverzeichnis Europa Retailer Directory Europe
S877A
Entfall Überkreuzbedienung Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A
Bordliteratur englisch On-board vehicle literature English
S8SMA
Fahrgestellnummer von aussen sichtbar Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SPA
Steuerung COP Control unit COP
S925A
Versandschutzpaket Transport protection package
S926A
vollwertiges Ersatzrad Spare wheel
S945A
Berücksichtigung Preisabhängigkeit

From the info above it was built 23/1/06

As stated,  the 2007 UK registration could be due to a legitimate reason, (such as a cancelled order retained by BMW prior to 1st owner taking registered delivery). 

The stamped build date appears under the bonnet on a sticker next to the washer bottle. If this differs from VIN decode I would want to ask questions with BMW UK, original supplying or maybe friendly local dealer.

The headlamps will have a small clock face with their build date ( these typically predate car unless new items fitted since car built) .

To check integrity of VIN - Last 7 of VIN should on Sticker inside right door edge , right suspension turret should have full vin on as should windscreen lower near side. Also build date info accessible via dash display hidden codes via dash display.

Perhaps the supplying dealer or bmw UK could shed some light although I doubt they will assist much other than to confirm legitimacy of the vehicles build date.

[quote="AW8"]
From the info above it was built 23/1/06

As stated,  the 2007 UK registration could be due to a legitimate reason, (such as a cancelled order retained by BMW prior to 1st owner taking registered delivery). 

The stamped build date appears under the bonnet on a sticker next to the washer bottle. If this differs from VIN decode I would want to ask questions with BMW UK, original supplying or maybe friendly local dealer.

The headlamps will have a small clock face with their boils date ( these typically predate car unless new items fitted since car built) .

To check integrity of VIN - Last 7 of VIN should on Sticker inside right door edge , right suspension turret should have full vin on as should windscreen lower near side. Also build date info accessible via dash display hidden codes via dash display.

Perhaps the supplying dealer or bmw UK could shed some light although I doubt they will assist much other than to confirm legitimacy of the vehicles build date.
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I  HPI checked the car prior to purchase and all was clear, the vin matched what was provided.
Ill check the bits you mentioned above out of curiosity now and get in touch with my local dealer who also happened to be the original supplying dealer. Hopefully they are willing to be helpful.

Lovely looking car btw. Sport exclusive edition with status grey paint, nappa and full comms pack. One of the nicest  manual cars I have seen.

I am in no way trying to discredit the car albeit there seems to be misunderstanding or discrepancy between build dates quoted on here. I am more curious than anything as to the background to this very nice car

[quote="AW8"]
Lovely looking car btw. Sport exclusive edition with status grey paint, nappa and full comms pack. One of the nicest  manual cars I have seen.

I am in no way trying to discredit the car albeit there seems to be misunderstanding or discrepancy between build dates quoted on here. I am more curious than anything as to the background to this very nice car
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oh indeed as am i haha,

thanks for the comments, ill be in touch with BMW to see what i can find as well as looking at the bits mentioned previously to see what i can find out.

Looks like a runout model with everything chucked on it.  Great find regardless 

[quote="cragglemiester"]

thanks for the comments, ill be in touch with BMW to see what i can find as well as looking at the bits mentioned previously to see what i can find out.
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well BMW replied RE the gap in between the build and registration, they literally said dealers wont register until the car is sold and to contact the selling dealer.
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