Car's exact specs based on VIN

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Jun 9, 2006 | 01:48 PM

Peter530i

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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup [color=red]Mods:[/color] [color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done ! Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color] [color=blue]3M window 35% tint done Chrome grilles E60.net Clings [/color]

Can anybody access some BMW database or something where exact detailed spec of a car can be found based on the VIN?

(for instance I need to find out if I have some sort of phone pre wiring or not at all)

either way it would be nice to have the own full detailed report with all the options and codes except the dealers invoice (which is the only thing I have - and that mentions only the basic "visible" stuff anyway)

Jun 9, 2006 | 02:01 PM

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Does ETK help? Have you tried that?

Jun 9, 2006 | 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by my530i' post='295315' date='Jun 9 2006, 05:01 PM

Does ETK help? Have you tried that?

I dunno. it might. I've bought some ETK on Ebay but it does not take my VIN nr....????
maybe an old ETK ver???

Jun 9, 2006 | 02:05 PM

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I'm at work, so when I'm home, I'll give it a try and let you know. If I for get, PM me to remind me. I have full access to the latest ETK database.

Jun 9, 2006 | 06:06 PM

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My Ride: 06 530Xi w/ M-Sport Package 07 335i Cabriolet w/ M-Sport body kit

I found this sheet tucked away in my owner manual wallet. Not sure what the codes mean. Does everybody get one of this or was I just lucky?

Jun 9, 2006 | 09:23 PM

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My Ride: 2006 550i Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Comfort Access, Xenon Headlights, Adaptive Headlight Control, Navigation System, Steptronic Transmission. Silver Gray Metallic with Gray Leather. Added Red rear reflectors. Swapped stock Style 124 wheels and Bridgestone run-flat tires for BMW Style 125 5-Double Spoke wheels, 8" x 19" front, 9.5" x 19" rear with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires, 245/40YR-19 front and 275/30YR-19 rear.

I have one for my car, also.