What does the BMW VIN number mean?

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The meaning of the BMW VIN number is as follows: 1. Positions 1-3 (WMI): Represent the manufacturer, brand, and type. The 1st digit is the country code of production, the 2nd digit is the manufacturer code, and the 3rd digit is the vehicle type code. 2. Positions 4-8 (VDS): Represent vehicle characteristics. For passenger cars (category, series, body type, engine type, and restraint system type), MPVs (category, series, body type, engine type, and gross vehicle weight rating), and trucks (model or category, series, chassis, cab type, engine type, braking system, and gross vehicle weight rating), etc. 3. The 9th digit: Is a check digit, calculated according to standard weighted methods. Refer to the "World Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Data Manual" for details. 4. Positions 10-12: Represent the model year, assembly plant, and sequential number.