VIN Reading: question from American

[trained_simian]

I'm buying a 1995 1100GS from a guy, and he gave me the VIN as it is written on the title: 7 digits.

I'm from the US, so I'm used to 17 digits. This website: http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/enginechassis.htm says the 7 digit system went away in the 80s, so I'm confused. The VIN for that bike *should* be 17 digits, right?

 

[tuftywhite]

If you look at the R1100 series page on that website, you'll see some 95 7 digit numbers.

Is yours listed there?

 

[DrFarkoff]

I'm buying a 1995 1100GS from a guy, and he gave me the VIN as it is written on the title: 7 digits.

I'm from the US, so I'm used to 17 digits. This website: http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/enginechassis.htm says the 7 digit system went away in the 80s, so I'm confused. The VIN for that bike *should* be 17 digits, right?

The last 7 digits is the recognised way of Identifying the bike for MOT and for Parts at dealers and on line

 

[trained_simian]

The last 7 digits is the recognised way of Identifying the bike for MOT and for Parts at dealers and on line

Is that good enough for insurance purposes?

 

[beemer pimp]

If you go to https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select and type 7 lasy digits your bike should be there

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[beemer pimp]

And you get all part number for your bike there too

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[DrFarkoff]

Is that good enough for insurance purposes?

We use the Registration number here for insurance Not the VIN

If the V5C (UK Registration Document) shows that number as the frame number it is fine the bike is what it is supposed to be!!

 

[trained_simian]

We use the Registration number here for insurance Not the VIN

If the V5C (UK Registration Document) shows that number as the frame number it is fine the bike is what it is supposed to be!!

Thanks!

 

[DrFarkoff]

Thanks!

Not a Problem Feel to ask Questions Stuff ain;t the same as back home

I still haven;t found out How the "Title" thing works over by

I must ask my friend in California to explain it someday when she has time, She emigrated about 3 years back

 

[trained_simian]

I like some aspects of the UK registration system, especially how plates stay with the bike. In the states, you take the plates off and put different ones on. But then, I hate how gigantic UK plates are.

 

[leadfarmer]

Type your last 7 digits into this decoder and it will show you standard equipment and factory options fitted when it was built

https://www.mdecoder.com/

 

[trained_simian]

Admittedly, that link doesn't provide much beyond color and production date. Came across it a few weeks ago when I was debating how much to pay for the bike. I'm sure I overpaid, but so far it's a great ride.