Vin checking lunacy

bodtwo · 11-04-2015, 08:18 AM

Hello All,

I know i shouldn't but i'm continuously checking the VIN Decoder site to see when mine moves from 0001-01-01 to a real date. It's now only five away!

The problem is, on Monday i think they made 6, on Tuesday 4 and yesterday 2 and none so far today. Where's all this famed German productivity, come on guys, get a shufty on, i don't want a Friday afternoon or Monday morning build.

First World problems, i'll relax now....

Some interesting options though, any one know what '9AA EXTERNAL SKIN PROTECTION' is?

97suited · 11-04-2015, 08:24 AM

andrewX3M40d · 11-04-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bodtwo

Hello All,

I know i shouldn't but i'm continuously checking the VIN Decoder site to see when mine moves from 0001-01-01 to a real date. It's now only five away!

The problem is, on Monday i think they made 6, on Tuesday 4 and yesterday 2 and none so far today. Where's all this famed German productivity, come on guys, get a shufty on, i don't want a Friday afternoon or Monday morning build.

First World problems, i'll relax now....

Some interesting options though, any one know what '9AA EXTERNAL SKIN PROTECTION' is?

How long after you ordered did you get your VIN?

teaston · 11-04-2015, 08:34 AM

The vin string you're checking should only be for one model e.g. 335d, so they're probably building 320d's or 318d's etc at the moment.

bodtwo · 11-04-2015, 08:43 AM

bollox, mustn't be churlish, i can wait.

Ordered end of Sept, got my VIN on Friday, hence the clock watching.

Mike200 · 11-04-2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bodtwo

Hello All,

I know i shouldn't but i'm continuously checking the VIN Decoder site to see when mine moves from 0001-01-01 to a real date. It's now only five away!

The problem is, on Monday i think they made 6, on Tuesday 4 and yesterday 2 and none so far today. Where's all this famed German productivity, come on guys, get a shufty on, i don't want a Friday afternoon or Monday morning build.

First World problems, i'll relax now....

Some interesting options though, any one know what '9AA EXTERNAL SKIN PROTECTION' is?

Is the VIN Decoder an online website? Is there an address?

RobUK · 11-04-2015, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike200

Is the VIN Decoder an online website? Is there an address?

This one? http://www.bimmer.work/

bodtwo · 11-04-2015, 10:02 AM

I'm using this one.

www.bmwvin.com

FOAD · 11-04-2015, 10:19 AM

2 born yesterday of my model, 2 the day before, mine is now 2nd in line... today could be its birthday

davybull · 11-04-2015, 10:24 AM

Yep I did the same.

jr2408 · 11-04-2015, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FOAD

2 born yesterday of my model, 2 the day before, mine is now 2nd in line... today could be its birthday

Hi all sorry I am new to this. I just got the vin for my 340i today but all I see when I enter in the vin to these sites is the spec and options. Where do I see the other info like how many built etc?

FOAD · 11-04-2015, 01:53 PM

Take your VIN and subtract a number, say 9 from it, and enter that which will give you cars of the same model to be produced before yours (9 cars before yours if you subtract 9 from your VIN, 1 before if you subtract 1).

See if it has a date other than 0001-01-01 as a production date...

jr2408 · 11-04-2015, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FOAD

Take your VIN and subtract a number, say 9 from it, and enter that which will give you cars of the same model to be produced before yours (9 cars before yours if you subtract 9 from your VIN, 1 before if you subtract 1).

See if it has a date other than 0001-01-01 as a production date...

I get it, and guess what, the car 1 before mine has a production date of 2 November so mine must be next?

d246 · 11-04-2015, 03:13 PM

I assume you just pester your dealer a few weeks after ordering to get your VIN? They're OK giving you the info?

jr2408 · 11-04-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by d246

I assume you just pester your dealer a few weeks after ordering to get your VIN? They're OK giving you the info?

I got mine that way. However you can also call BMW customer services and if you give them the order number they will tell you the Vin

bodtwo · 11-04-2015, 03:40 PM

My dealer sent me a screen grab f the order with the Vin on it.

FOAD · 11-04-2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jr2408

I get it, and guess what, the car 1 before mine has a production date of 2 November so mine must be next?

Maybe our cars will be built on the same day!

bodtwo · 11-06-2015, 11:36 AM

Well looks like mine next...

rapid64k · 11-06-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bodtwo

Hello All,
Some interesting options though, any one know what '9AA EXTERNAL SKIN PROTECTION' is?

I think it's the white skin film put on to protect the vehicle during transit.

FOAD · 11-06-2015, 11:57 AM

Mine was born on this day...

Rukka · 11-06-2015, 12:09 PM

Congrats on the impending arrival 👍🏻

FOAD · 11-06-2015, 12:38 PM

Weeks

You getting yours Monday?

11-04-2015, 08:18 AM	#1
bodtwo Captain 261 Rep 692 Posts Drives: F31 335D Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	Vin checking lunacy Hello All, I know i shouldn't but i'm continuously checking the VIN Decoder site to see when mine moves from 0001-01-01 to a real date. It's now only five away! The problem is, on Monday i think they made 6, on Tuesday 4 and yesterday 2 and none so far today. Where's all this famed German productivity, come on guys, get a shufty on, i don't want a Friday afternoon or Monday morning build. First World problems, i'll relax now.... Some interesting options though, any one know what '9AA EXTERNAL SKIN PROTECTION' is? __________________ GONE : F31 335D EBII - with lots of toys & big grins.
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11-04-2015, 08:34 AM	#4
teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	The vin string you're checking should only be for one model e.g. 335d, so they're probably building 320d's or 318d's etc at the moment.
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11-04-2015, 08:43 AM	#5
bodtwo Captain 261 Rep 692 Posts Drives: F31 335D Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	bollox, mustn't be churlish, i can wait. Ordered end of Sept, got my VIN on Friday, hence the clock watching. __________________ GONE : F31 335D EBII - with lots of toys & big grins.
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11-04-2015, 10:02 AM	#8
bodtwo Captain 261 Rep 692 Posts Drives: F31 335D Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	I'm using this one. www.bmwvin.com __________________ GONE : F31 335D EBII - with lots of toys & big grins.
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11-04-2015, 10:19 AM	#9
FOAD Private First Class 38 Rep 140 Posts Drives: F31 330d Msport MG Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Middle England iTrader: (0)	2 born yesterday of my model, 2 the day before, mine is now 2nd in line... today could be its birthday
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11-04-2015, 10:24 AM	#10
davybull First Lieutenant 167 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 335d xDrive touring mSport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wigan UK iTrader: (0)	Yep I did the same. __________________ F31 335d xDrive MSport touring. Sapphire black with Coral leather. Ordered 27\03\2015, Build Finished 17/4/2015. Collected 20/05/2015.
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11-04-2015, 01:53 PM	#12
FOAD Private First Class 38 Rep 140 Posts Drives: F31 330d Msport MG Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Middle England iTrader: (0)	Take your VIN and subtract a number, say 9 from it, and enter that which will give you cars of the same model to be produced before yours (9 cars before yours if you subtract 9 from your VIN, 1 before if you subtract 1). See if it has a date other than 0001-01-01 as a production date...
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11-04-2015, 03:13 PM	#14
d246 New Member 5 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW335d MSport Xd Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I assume you just pester your dealer a few weeks after ordering to get your VIN? They're OK giving you the info?
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11-04-2015, 03:40 PM	#16
bodtwo Captain 261 Rep 692 Posts Drives: F31 335D Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	My dealer sent me a screen grab f the order with the Vin on it. __________________ GONE : F31 335D EBII - with lots of toys & big grins.
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11-06-2015, 11:36 AM	#18
bodtwo Captain 261 Rep 692 Posts Drives: F31 335D Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	Well looks like mine next... __________________ GONE : F31 335D EBII - with lots of toys & big grins.
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11-06-2015, 11:57 AM	#20
FOAD Private First Class 38 Rep 140 Posts Drives: F31 330d Msport MG Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Middle England iTrader: (0)	Mine was born on this day...
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11-06-2015, 12:09 PM	#21
Rukka Brigadier General 2647 Rep 3,664 Posts Drives: M4 Comp Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cheshire (UK) iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the impending arrival 👍🏻
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11-06-2015, 12:38 PM	#22
FOAD Private First Class 38 Rep 140 Posts Drives: F31 330d Msport MG Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Middle England iTrader: (0)	Weeks You getting yours Monday?
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