1970 BMW Coupe VIN No.
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Printed Date: 07-May-2024 at 15:33
Topic: 1970 BMW Coupe VIN No.
Posted By: curtis4432
Subject: 1970 BMW Coupe VIN No.
Date Posted: 08-August-2008 at 08:04
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Hi, I know this may seem a strange question, but can anyone tell me where i can find the VIN/Chassis number on my 1970 BMW 3.0 CSI Coupe? The only number i can find is the Engine number, which is stamped on a steel plate under the bonnet, and also in the middle bracing accross the back of the engine bay. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!!
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Posted By: roland grant
Date Posted: 14-August-2008 at 19:22
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Hi I think the one you're after is in the 2265xx6 type of range which is noted on my car's log book, and also on a metal plate in the engine bay top left hand corner fixed to the inner wing. RG '73 3.0 CSi ------------- 1974 BMW 3.0CSi Turkis 2006 BMW 530d |
Posted By: curtis4432
Date Posted: 15-August-2008 at 07:38
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Hi Roland, The number on the metal plate on the inner wing is a 7 digit number, which on my log book is noted as the Engine Number... The chassis number, according to the log book, begins with the prefix BMWPL and is followed by 8 digits and i cant seem to find it anywhere!! We've checked everywhere - lifted carpets, edges of doors and sills, even the boot, but with no joy... ------------- C T |
Posted By: roland grant
Date Posted: 15-August-2008 at 20:18
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Curtis, I'll tell you one reason I think that's the VIN (2265... etc), as I had it quoted back at me as the 'vin' when I contacted BMW Mobile Tradition to see when my car was manufacured (Sept '73). RG ------------- 1974 BMW 3.0CSi Turkis 2006 BMW 530d |
Posted By: curtis4432
Date Posted: 18-August-2008 at 08:53
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Ok mate... The reason i'm asking is that when the car went for an MOT, the garage put that number on the certificate. I then got a letter from the DVLA saying that there was conflicting information on the certificate... The V5 document says the VIN number as BMWPL########, and the engine number is #######. Its all very confusing!!! ------------- C T |
Posted By: ballina123
Date Posted: 18-August-2008 at 22:05
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Info on VIN numbers here http://www.bmwcsregistry.org/Coupe_Information/e9production.html - http://www.bmwcsregistry.org/Coupe_Information/e9production. html Chassis number on a black and silver plate on the inner wing on the drivers side below the windscreen. It should also be embossed into the metal on the bulkhead in front of the heater motor. Engine number is stamped on the top of the block at the rear of the engine next to the gear box - hard to see Cheers Jon |
Posted By: SFH3L
Date Posted: 21-October-2008 at 20:35
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Curtis, I haven't logged on for ages as I've been busy, but the number you mention on the plate riveted to the inner wing should match that which is stamped on the back of the bulkhead by the brake fluid reservoir, and this is the chassis number. If the car has its original engine (stamped into the block on the casting by the starter motor lugs), that too will match the numbers above. If there has been a replacement engine, then the engine number will be different. I would suggest that DVLA have it wrong! Mobile Tradition should be able to confirm this. Dealers aren't so good with these old chassis numbers, as they always seemed to say the VIN on my CSL was invalid! Good luck. ------------- Sam. the original "not for profit" organisation. 
http://www.samleverifa.co.uk - Independent Financial Adviser In Buckingham http://www.samleverifa.blogspot.com - My Financial Blog |
Posted By: Howard
Date Posted: 01-September-2009 at 01:16
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Hi Sam - Still runningthat CSL I see.
I had this problem with the DVLA - turns out it was the MOT guy who had transposed two numbers on the test certificate. You are correct with where the chassis numbers are. Usually you only need the last 7 digits to ID the car, but DVLA insist on the whole set. ------------- 1963 700 LS 1988 635 CSi 1990 M635 CSi no longer! 2001 E38 728i Individual http://www.tyneships.co.uk" rel="nofollow - http://www.tyneships.co.uk |
Posted By: proxy10
Date Posted: 26-October-2010 at 05:48
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sounds a distant memory for me.
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