Can you see the build date anywhere on the car?

ToyHammer · 04-06-2023, 12:41 PM

I never found out my exact build date when i took delivery of my M240i last month. Is there any way to see it in the infotainment or in some panel of the car perhaps?

ZM240i · 04-06-2023, 12:55 PM

In US Spec cars, there is a black label stating the month and year of manufacture along with the VIN. It is located on the driver's side door jamb.

ToyHammer · 04-07-2023, 05:05 AM

Just checked both door jams and no dice. I live in Asia but I think my car is closer to the European Spec since I have the dreaded OPF.

Anyone here NOT from NA who can share if they found the build date somewhere in their car? Thanks.

pw4 · 04-07-2023, 06:12 AM

The build date is linked to the VIN. If you put your VIN into an online VIN decoder such as this: http://www.bimmer.work/ it shows you some key data for your car including its build date - technically the date it started production.

ToyHammer · 04-07-2023, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by pw4

The build date is linked to the VIN. If you put your VIN into an online VIN decoder such as this: http://www.bimmer.work/ it shows you some key data for your car including its build date - technically the date it started production.

Wow! That worked! Thanks for that. It’s so detailed, down to a day. Nov 4, 2022. 😂

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ZM240i Private First Class 171 Rep 149 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	In US Spec cars, there is a black label stating the month and year of manufacture along with the VIN. It is located on the driver's side door jamb.
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ToyHammer Enlisted Member 15 Rep 36 Posts Drives: E36 316i, G42 M240i (on order) Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Manila iTrader: (0)	Just checked both door jams and no dice. I live in Asia but I think my car is closer to the European Spec since I have the dreaded OPF. Anyone here NOT from NA who can share if they found the build date somewhere in their car? Thanks.
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