Mini VIN decoder

Mini VIN decoder

What can be decoded from a Mini VIN?

Decode a Mini VIN number with Vincario to get
  • Mini vehicle identification number verification
  • Vehicle technical specification
  • Manufacturer details
  • Model year
  • Plant location
  • Check digit validity
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  • Real Vehicle Market Value
    • Learn what's the common vehicle price and odometer reading on the market.
Vehicle report example:

WMW 21BU0 8 0 3 123456

Manufacturer:
BMW BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG, D-80788 MUENCHEN
Manufacturer Address:
80788 Munchen, Munchen, Germany
Plant Country:
Germany
Product Type:
Car
Make:
Mini
Model:
Countryman Cooper SD ALL4
Model Year:
2023
Fuel Type - Primary:
Diesel
Engine Displacement (ccm):
1995
Engine Power (kW):
140
Engine Code:
B47C20B
Transmission:
Automatic
Number of Gears:
8
Body:
Wagon
Drive:
4x4 - Four-wheel drive
Number of Seats:
5
Number of Doors:
5
Number of Axles:
2
Length (mm):
4297
Width (mm):
1822
Height (mm):
1557
Weight Empty (kg):
1675
Wheelbase (mm):
2670
Wheel Size:
225/50 R18 99 W
Max roof load (kg):
75
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban (l/100km):
4.0
Fuel Consumption Urban (l/100km):
5.0
Emission Standard:
Euro 6
Check Digit:
8
Sequential Number:
123456
Front Brakes:
Disc
Steering Type:
Electric steering
Max Weight (kg):
2170
Track Rear (mm):
1565
Max Speed (km/h):
224
Track Front (mm):
1563
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Enter Mini VIN into a search field above to double check what vehicle details are available.

What is a Mini VIN?

Every Mini manufacturer assigns a unique ID called Vehicle Identification number (VIN) to each vehicle. This VIN length is 17 digits and is composed of letters and digits holding basic vehicle specification.

All databases in an automotive industry search through a VIN:

  • Mini manufacturer database
  • Mini importer/exporter database
  • Mini dealer database
  • Mini workshops and spare parts suppliers
  • National vehicle databases
  • Police databases
  • Databases of insurance companies
  • Databases of private companies

Mini models

Clubman
Clubman Cooper
Clubman Cooper D
Clubman Cooper S
Clubman Cooper S ALL4
Clubman JCW ALL4
Cooper
Cooper Clubman
Cooper Countryman
Cooper D
Cooper D Cabrio
Cooper D Clubman
Cooper D Countryman
Cooper D Countryman ALL4
Cooper S
Cooper S Clubman
Cooper S Countryman
Cooper S Countryman ALL4
Cooper SD
Cooper SD ALL4
Cooper SD Clubman
Cooper SD Countryman
Cooper SD Countryman ALL4
Cooper SE
Cooper SE Countryman
Countryman
Countryman Cooper
Countryman Cooper D ALL4
Countryman Cooper S
Countryman Cooper S ALL4
Countryman Cooper SD ALL4
Countryman Cooper SE ALL4
Countryman JCW ALL4
Hatch
John Cooper Works
John Cooper Works Cabrio
John Cooper Works Clubman
New Mini
One
One Clubman
One Countryman
One D
One D Countryman

Mini VIN Number schema

Standard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
ISO 3779 WMI VDS VIS
EU & North America
more than 500 vehicles/year
WMI Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Sequential Number
EU & North America
500 or fewer vehicles/year
WMI 9 Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Manufacturer Identifier Sequential Number

Where is a VIN Number Located on a Mini vehicle?

VIN can be found typically at these locations:

  • VIN embossed on a vehicle frame in the engine area
  • Windshield on the driver's side corner
  • Doorjamb at driver’s side
  • Vehicle documentation
    • Vehicle registration documents
    • Purchase contract
    • Insurance or Lease policy

More details can be found in Mini VIN FAQ.

Mini Vehicle Inspection

Also do not forget to physically check the technical condition of your Mini vehicle. Either in an authorized Mini service or by an experienced car mechanic.

Check of a Mini vehicle history is usually the first step so don't hesitate to enter VIN into a search field below.

Mini VIN Decoder API

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