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2012 BMW M3 VIN decoder

Decode any 2012 BMW M3 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 M3 VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier WBS. The tenth character is C, the model-year code for 2012; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, E here. The factory records place assembly at Regensburg, Germany. One engine is recorded for this model year: 4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 2012 BMW M3 VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

2012 BMW M3 trims, engines and plants

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

Series / Trim	Engine	Body	Doors / seats	Plant	Sample VINs
3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	2-door	Regensburg, Germany	70
3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	2-door	Regensburg, Germany	30

Sample 2012 BMW M3 VINs

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VIN	Series / Trim	Engine	Body	Plant
`WBSDX9C50CE784428`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C50CE784463`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C50CE785161`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C52CE784898`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C52CE785114`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C52CE785212`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C53CE784909`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C54CE784434`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C54CE784742`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C54CE784952`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C54CE784966`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C54CE785079`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C54CE785163`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C54CE785177`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C55CE784359`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C55CE784457`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C55CE784720`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C55CE785043`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C56CE784760`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C56CE785184`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C56CEXXXXXX`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C57CE784881`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C57CE785142`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C58CE785019`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C58CE785084`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C59CE784932`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C5XCE784499`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C5XCE784552`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C5XCE784566`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSDX9C5XCE784728`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Convertible/Cabriolet	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C50CE797513`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C50CE797558`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C50CE797799`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C50CE797883`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C50CE798032`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C50CE798466`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C50CE798502`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C50CE798693`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C51CE797780`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C51CE798489`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C51CE798783`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C51CE798900`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C51CE798914`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C52CE623782`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C52CE797755`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C52CE798064`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C52CE798288`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C52CE798503`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C52CE798582`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany
`WBSKG9C52CE798632`	3-Series	4.0L · 8-cyl · 414 hp · Gasoline	Coupe	Regensburg, Germany

Factory specs by VIN prefix

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

WBSDX9C50CE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
GVWR To: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info: Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. 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

WBSDX9C52CE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
GVWR To: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info: Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. 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

WBSDX9C53CE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
GVWR To: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info: Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. 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

WBSDX9C54CE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
GVWR To: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info: Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. 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

WBSDX9C55CE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
GVWR To: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info: Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. 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

WBSDX9C56CE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
GVWR To: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info: Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. 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

WBSDX9C57CE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
GVWR To: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info: Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. 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

WBSDX9C58CE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
GVWR To: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info: Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. 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

WBSDX9C59CE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
GVWR To: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info: Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger. 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

WBSDX9C5XCE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Convertible/Cabriolet
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
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 and Front Passenger. 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

WBSKG9C50CE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Coupe
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
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. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner: Yes
Seat Belts All: Manual
TPMS: Direct
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBSKG9C51CE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Coupe
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
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. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner: Yes
Seat Belts All: Manual
TPMS: Direct
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

WBSKG9C52CE - 3-Series

Series: 3-Series
Body Class: Coupe
Engine Cylinders: 8
Displacement L: 4.0
Engine Hp: 414
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 2
Manufacturer Name: BMW M GMBH
Plant City: Regensburg
Plant Country: Germany
Air Bag Loc Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC: 4000.0823224
Displacement CI: 244.1
Engine: 4.0L
Engine KW: 308.7198
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. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Pretensioner: Yes
Seat Belts All: Manual
TPMS: Direct
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

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