BMW 5 Series VIN number Locations
Produced from September 1976.
Model examined BMW 530.
Models include 518, 520, 523, 525, 528, 535 and 540.
Produced from September 1976.
Model examined BMW 530.
Models include 518, 520, 523, 525, 528, 535 and 540.
 5 Series VIN plate
Chassis/VIN Plate
BMW 5 Series VIN number plate is on the rear offside of the inner wing on a black metal plate held by two silver rivets. 
Visible VIN
On the nearside base of the dashboard assembly viewed through the front windscreen  BMW 5 stamped VIN
Stamped Number
Either on the top of the offside suspension housing or on top of the offside bulkhead adjacent to the windscreen wiper pivot. 
 5 series engine no
Engine Number
Varies with model but can be found at the following locations 518 Centre nearside of the block. 520 either at the rear of the block towards the nearside or on 24V engines on the nearside centre of the block. |
