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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi?
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 03:48 AM
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sorry to say but ..I don't think it is accurate tool as it is giving me an incorrect Car Type (a 530dx instead of a 550) and an incorrect production date.....an unknown type of transmission ..than what I have

Is everyone else is getting accurate data out of this de-coder...? I am a bit puzzled and also curious...

[may be I have been driving around in a 2 year old 530dx with a Maunal transmission and don't know that...hmmmm?]
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by aR.' post='357922' date='Nov 19 2006, 12:48 PM
sorry to say but ..I don't think it is accurate tool as it is giving me an incorrect Car Type (a 530xd instead of a 550) and an incorrect production date.....an unknown type of transmission ..than what I have

Is everyone else is getting accurate data out of this de-coder...? I am a bit puzzled and also curious...

[may be I have been driving around in a 2 year old 530dx with a Maunal transmission and don't know that...hmmmm?]
I can't even get it to work. Never mind whether it's accurate.

It complains about me using anonymous proxy servers.
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 03:58 AM
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Yup. Its also complaining that I'm using an anonymouse proxy server... hmm... anyone else have a better VIN decoder?
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 06:00 AM
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http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=480
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=2170
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=6631
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=6877
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=17458
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 06:11 AM
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Although I don't really see what the big deal is about that website where you put in your VIN.......mine was correct. Build date can also be found on the inside door jam on the driver's side.
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 06:40 AM
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It gives me 2004/07 production and unknown transmission
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 06:49 AM
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thats too bad! When I saw my results, I figured it worked - everything checked out for me...

Chassis number CP0XXXX
Vehicle code: NB53
Series: E60
Model: 550i
Body type: saloon
Catalog model: USA
Production date: 2005 / 11
Engine: N62N
Transmission: automatic
Steering: Left
Catalyzer: YES

Additional Information for Vehicle code NB53
Production FROM : 2005/09/01 TO : 2007/02/28
Engine N62TU
Engine Oil 8.00 Liter
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Model GA6HP26Z
Transmission Oil 9.70 Liter
Rear Axle Oil 1.40 Liter
Coolant(w/o Air Conditioner) 0.00 Liter
Coolant(with Air Conditioner) 14.20 Liter
Brake fluid 1.00 Liter
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Final drive (rear axel), Automatic transmission: lifetime oil filing
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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great threads Rudy...that site seems to have caused a little bit of frustration and confusion over the years!
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 07:46 AM
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Matt

How do you get the "additional information" part? TIA
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