Slightly annoying: Cannot use just the last-7 of the VIN for lookups anymore

capt_slow · 02-16-2019, 12:53 PM

I was checking for recalls and iDrive updates and looks like BMW is now asking for the full VIN instead of the last 7.

https://www.bmwusa.com/safety-and-emission-recalls.html
https://www.bmw.com/en/footer/software-updates.html

Not quite the end of the world, but now I need to fetch my registration or something to get the full 17 digits.

alex2364 · 02-16-2019, 01:11 PM

I’ve never had any part of my VIN memorized. I always get marketing emails from my BMW dealer’s service department with my full VIN at the very bottom. So all I need to do is find one of those emails and copy and paste.

tuco44 · 02-16-2019, 01:42 PM

Awww.....what a shame. Must be most trying for you.

AlpineWhite_SJ · 02-16-2019, 01:54 PM

Or you could just look it up in the connected drive app if getting off the couch is that much trouble.

kevin @ eas · 02-16-2019, 02:37 PM

You can enter your last 7 digits into a vin decoder and then you can copy and paste the full vin. Easiest that way if you dont have the full vin on you.

capt_slow · 02-17-2019, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tuco44

Awww.....what a shame. Must be most trying for you.

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Originally Posted by AlpineWhite_SJ

Or you could just look it up in the connected drive app if getting off the couch is that much trouble.

What can I say? I'm too incredibly lazy to memorize an extra 10 digits. I'd rather use that mental capacity to read my speedo and use my turn signal.

Efthreeoh · 02-17-2019, 06:09 PM

I just wrote all my VINs down on a Word .doc. I keep it on the desk top... cut and paste... Simple solution.

Mach550 · 02-17-2019, 07:44 PM

or if you really feel like your in a dire situation you can log in to your insurance company to get it.

DanG · 02-17-2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach550

or if you really feel like your in a dire situation you can log in to your insurance company to get it.

Just look at your insurance card instead. I have one in my wallet.

gatorfast · 02-17-2019, 08:37 PM

I keep my vin in the notes on my phone. Just look it up and copy/paste when needed.

pz619 · 02-20-2019, 04:18 PM

Thoughts and prayers!

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