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2016 BMW i3 VIN decoder

Decode any 2016 BMW i3 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 2016 BMW i3 VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier WBY. The tenth character is G, the model-year code for 2016; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: G and V. The factory records place assembly at 2 plants, including Dingolfing, Germany and Leipzig, Germany. 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · Electric and 170 hp · Electric. The catalog holds 100 sample 2016 BMW i3 VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

2016 BMW i3 trims, engines and plants

3 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
Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/Notchback5-doorLeipzig, Germany86
170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/Notchback5-doorLeipzig, Germany13
Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/Notchback5-doorDingolfing, Germany1

Sample 2016 BMW i3 VINs

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VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
WBY1Z2C53GV556599-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z2C53GV556893-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z2C53GV556943-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z2C54GV556210-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z2C54GV556689-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z2C55GV556636-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z2C57GV556850-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z2C58GV556226-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z2C58GV557005-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z2C59GV556218-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z2C59GV556283-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z2C5XGV556325-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z2C5XGV556597-170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C50GGV50808Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackDingolfing, Germany
WBY1Z4C50GV505511Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C50GV506402Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C50GV506416Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C50GV506495Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C50GV506500Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C50GV507906Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C50GV508361Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C50GV508764Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C51GV500669Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C51GV505565Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C51GV506148Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C51GV506411Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C51GV506537Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C51GV507302Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C51GV508627Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C51GV508742Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C52GV505655Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C52GV505705Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C52GV505803Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C52GV506840Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C52GV506935Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C52GV507180Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C52GV507292Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C52GV507762Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C52GV508720Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C52GV509009Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C53GV505227Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C53GV505244Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C53GV505261Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C53GV505454Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C53GV506099Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C53GV506183Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C53GV506202Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C53GV506703Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C53GV506944Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany
WBY1Z4C53GV507964Range Extender0.6L · 2-cyl · 170 hp · ElectricHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackLeipzig, Germany

Factory specs by VIN prefix

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

WBY1Z2C53GV
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine Hp
170
Fuel Type Primary
Electric
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Leipzig
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Electrification Level
BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Engine KW
126.7690
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBY1Z2C54GV
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine Hp
170
Fuel Type Primary
Electric
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Leipzig
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Electrification Level
BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Engine KW
126.7690
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBY1Z2C55GV
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine Hp
170
Fuel Type Primary
Electric
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Leipzig
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Electrification Level
BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Engine KW
126.7690
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBY1Z2C57GV
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine Hp
170
Fuel Type Primary
Electric
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Leipzig
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Electrification Level
BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Engine KW
126.7690
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBY1Z2C58GV
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine Hp
170
Fuel Type Primary
Electric
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Leipzig
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Electrification Level
BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Engine KW
126.7690
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBY1Z2C59GV
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine Hp
170
Fuel Type Primary
Electric
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Leipzig
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Electrification Level
BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Engine KW
126.7690
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBY1Z2C5XGV
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine Hp
170
Fuel Type Primary
Electric
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Leipzig
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Electrification Level
BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Engine KW
126.7690
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
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBY1Z4C50GG - Range Extender
Series
Range Extender
Trim
Range Extender
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine Cylinders
2
Displacement L
0.6
Engine Hp
170
Fuel Type Primary
Electric
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Dingolfing
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
600.0
Displacement CI
39.5
Electrification Level
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Engine
0.6L
Fuel Type Secondary
Gasoline
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
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBY1Z4C50GV - Range Extender
Series
Range Extender
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine Cylinders
2
Displacement L
0.6
Engine Hp
170
Fuel Type Primary
Electric
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Leipzig
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
600.0
Displacement CI
39.5
Electrification Level
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Engine
0.6L
Engine KW
126.7690
Fuel Type Secondary
Gasoline
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBY1Z4C51GV - Range Extender
Series
Range Extender
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine Cylinders
2
Displacement L
0.6
Engine Hp
170
Fuel Type Primary
Electric
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Leipzig
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
600.0
Displacement CI
39.5
Electrification Level
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Engine
0.6L
Engine KW
126.7690
Fuel Type Secondary
Gasoline
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBY1Z4C52GV - Range Extender
Series
Range Extender
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine Cylinders
2
Displacement L
0.6
Engine Hp
170
Fuel Type Primary
Electric
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Leipzig
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
600.0
Displacement CI
39.5
Electrification Level
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Engine
0.6L
Engine KW
126.7690
Fuel Type Secondary
Gasoline
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
WBY1Z4C53GV - Range Extender
Series
Range Extender
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Engine Cylinders
2
Displacement L
0.6
Engine Hp
170
Fuel Type Primary
Electric
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Plant City
Leipzig
Plant Country
Germany
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
600.0
Displacement CI
39.5
Electrification Level
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Engine
0.6L
Engine KW
126.7690
Fuel Type Secondary
Gasoline
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belts All
Manual
TPMS
Direct
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR

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