To All,

I'm trying to get a handle on the decoding of MINI VIN numbers. I've found sites that generically decode VINs, but I am particularly interested in the MINI's VIN codes.

The codes I am most interested in are in positions 4 thru 8 and the single character in position 12.

Example: WMW RE334 34T D 99999

May I ask you to provide me with the following info for your MINI?

Model: Cooper, MINI ONE, MINI D, Cooper S
Transmission: 5-speed, 6-speed, CVT
VIN code group (position 4-8 only):
VIN code character (position 12 only):

When I have reliably decoded this info I will post my results.

Thanks in advance!

koopah
(twmatthias@earthlink.net)

 

Model: Cooper S
Transmission: 6-speed
VIN code group: "RE334"
VIN code character: "D"

To my knowledge, all MCS's have the above numbers. A MY02-03 CVT will have the 12th character as "E", however a MY04 CVT will have the 12th character as "J". All 5-speed Cooper's have 12th character "C"

Hope that helps, and Welcome to MCO! :smile:

 

Model: Cooper
Transmission: 5-speed
VIN code group: RC334
VIN code character: C

 

This same message has been posted on MINI2 and Roadfly forums. I think it is some sort of scam. I would never give this level of personal information to a stranger via the internet. I think it is some sort of a scam

 

The information he's asking for is not personal. Only the last 5 numbers are personal. Thanks for your concern tho!!

 

>>This same message has been posted on MINI2 and Roadfly forums. I think it is some sort of scam. I would never give this level of personal information to a stranger via the internet. I think it is some sort of a scam


thank you kain

ryan...yeah hes not asking for the all the #s..but trust me much could be done with a few numbers. take it for whats its worth coming from me (someone who imports cars from japan and can tell you all about the "vin business" of cali )

 

WMW - Europe, Germany, BMW
RC3/RE3 - Make & Model (Mini Cooper/Mini Cooper S)
1/2/3 - Specification (UK/Euro/US)
4 - Restraint system (Dual Airbags)
(0-9 or X) - Check Digit
3 - Year (2003)
T - Plant (Oxford, GB)
C/D/other letter - (5-speed/6-speed/CVT)
12345 - Serial

 

Miss Pebbles! Rock on with your vast knowledge I'm saving this little tidbit, tee hee!

 

I assure you this is not a scam. If I had known this post and the one on Roadfly and MINI2 would cause such a concern, I'd never have done it in the first place.

I'm just trying to make sense of the VIN codes for the MINIs. I thought that if I could collect some data from my fellow MINI owners, I might have a shot at the decode. It would then, of course be shared with the community.

I'm sorry that some of you have taken this whole thing to "the dark side" but I do understand the concern, especially in today's world. I'd also like to say thank you to those who have contributed so far, your data does help.

It's simple - if you want to contribute, then thank you! If you would rather not contribute, then I certainly understand. Just please don't accuse me of promoting a scam!

Thank you,

Koopah (Theo)