MINI VIN decoder

Decode any MINI VIN to see the full factory build sheet — chassis, model year, plant, paint, and the factory option (SA) codes that came on the car. Type the 17-character VIN above and we'll do the rest.

# MINI VINs at a glance

MINI VINs always begin with one of: **WMW**.

These three characters are the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) — they tell you which factory in the BMW Group built the car. The next six characters are the VDS (Vehicle Descriptor Section), which encode chassis, body, engine, and restraint system. The final eight are the VIS (Vehicle Identifier Section): a check digit (position 9), model year letter (position 10), plant code (position 11), and a six-digit production sequence.

## What you get with every MINI decode

- **Vehicle summary** — chassis, series, model year, engine, drivetrain, transmission, market, paint, upholstery, build date, plant. - **Factory options** — every SA code that came installed at the factory. - **Period photos** — exterior, interior, and 360° viewer where available. - **Owner's manuals** — the original manual library shipped with the car.

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Manufacturer codes (WMI)

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