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2012 BMW 550i VIN decoder

Decode any 2012 BMW 550i VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 2012 BMW 550i VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier WBA. The tenth character is C, the model-year code for 2012; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: C and D. The factory records place assembly at Dingolfing, Germany. One engine is recorded for this model year: 4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 2012 BMW 550i VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

2012 BMW 550i trims, engines and plants

4 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
5-Series · xDrive4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorDingolfing, Germany46
5-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorDingolfing, Germany43
5-Series · xDrive GT4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorDingolfing, Germany7
5-Series · GT4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorDingolfing, Germany4

Sample 2012 BMW 550i VINs

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VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
WBAFR9C50CDV586775-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C50CDV590055-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C50CDX789215-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C52CDV583875-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C52CDV589075-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C52CDV591355-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C52CDV593625-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C52CDX789705-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C52CDX791645-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C53CDV583205-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C53CDV589645-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C53CDV590945-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C53CDX787525-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C53CDX789625-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C53CDX794025-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C54CC2714455-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C54CDV594895-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C54CDX791655-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C55CDV582995-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C55CDV584645-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C55CDV594225-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C55CDV594535-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C55CDX787365-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C56CDV582635-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C56CDV594595-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C56CDX792955-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C57CDV582695-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C57CDV583985-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C57CDV591805-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C57CDX787685-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C58CDV590125-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C58CDV592675-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C58CDV593035-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C58CDX789395-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C59CDV585865-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C59CDV588555-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C59CDV589845-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C59CDX788845-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C59CDX793245-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C59CDXX79205-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C5XCDV587215-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C5XCDX788935-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFR9C5XCDX790255-Series4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFU9C50CC7873335-Series · xDrive4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFU9C50CC7877705-Series · xDrive4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFU9C51CC7873085-Series · xDrive4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFU9C51CC7874685-Series · xDrive4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFU9C51CDY699065-Series · xDrive4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFU9C51CDY701035-Series · xDrive4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany
WBAFU9C52CC7873205-Series · xDrive4.4L · 8-cyl · 400 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonDingolfing, Germany

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

WBAFR9C50CD - 5-Series
Series
5-Series
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFR9C52CD - 5-Series
Series
5-Series
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFR9C53CD - 5-Series
Series
5-Series
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFR9C54CC - 5-Series
Series
5-Series
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFR9C54CD - 5-Series
Series
5-Series
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFR9C55CD - 5-Series
Series
5-Series
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFR9C56CD - 5-Series
Series
5-Series
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFR9C57CD - 5-Series
Series
5-Series
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFR9C58CD - 5-Series
Series
5-Series
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFR9C59CD - 5-Series
Series
5-Series
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFR9C5XCD - 5-Series
Series
5-Series
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFU9C50CC - 5-Series · xDrive
Series
5-Series
Trim
xDrive
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFU9C51CC - 5-Series · xDrive
Series
5-Series
Trim
xDrive
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFU9C51CD - 5-Series · xDrive
Series
5-Series
Trim
xDrive
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBAFU9C52CC - 5-Series · xDrive
Series
5-Series
Trim
xDrive
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
4.4
Engine Hp
400
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
4395.0105648
Displacement CI
268.2
Engine
4.4L
Engine KW
298.2800
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR

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