Chassis number oddity

[ChrisB]

When trying to order parts by chassis number, BMW are convinced my car is an E24 rather than an E9, has anyone else experienced this?

 

[rsporsche]

yes ... i never use the VIN when ordering parts for the reason you are experiencing - the model is wrong because yours is only 7 digits where the others are 17, but they tell you to only put in the last 7

 

[Jim Stone]

Yep!

 

[Stevehose]

No can order by VIN with our cars

 

[deQuincey]

When trying to order parts by chassis number, BMW are convinced my car is an E24 rather than an E9, has anyone else experienced this?

old news,
According to vin mine is a 740i from 1983

 

[adawil2002]

Some BMW Dealerships claim to be Certified Classic, try asking about 1973 2002Tii with the VIN & watch the parts guys synapses short circuit "It can't be both..."

It's easier to find whatever part online, with a few sites have to select Archive.

 

[eriknetherlands]

Yup, BMW can't identify my car either.
Think it's a 3 series.

If I need something, I just give them the partnumber and ask for the price.

 

[ChrisB]

That’s good to know, alarm bells were starting to ring..

 

[deQuincey]

Yup, BMW can't identify my car either.
Think it's a 3 series.

If I need something, I just give the partnumber.

that is the best way;
after building some trust, my OS lets me use whatsup to order parts