How Collectable are the 1995 E34 540I HE62 SERIES BMW?

[TechnoWeeny]

Sounds nice, have you got some pics you can share on here? I'd like to see what it looks like

[mattyb]

i've been meaning to do pics for a while just cant remember how to do it, ill work on it tomorrow. Actually saw a nice oxford green 540 here on the central coast the other day

[TechnoWeeny]

Here's a pic of mine after it had been Stripped and before it was masked up ready for painting.

[shogun]

VIN WBAHE62050GF21274
Type code HE62
Type 540I (EUR)
E series E34 ()
Series 5
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine M60/2
Displacement 4.00
Power 210
Drive HECK
Transmission AUT
Colour OXFORDGRUEN METALLIC (324)
Upholstery (0394)
Prod.date 1994-01-18
S214A AUT.STABIL.-CONTROL+TRAKTION(ASC+T) Automatic stability control (ASC+T)
S240A LEDERLENKRAD Leather steering wheel
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S354A GRUENKEIL-FRONTSCHEIBE Green windscreen, green shade band
S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric
S438A EDELHOLZAUSFUEHRUNG Fine wood trim
S458A SITZVERSTELLUNG ELEKTR.FAHRER/BEIF. Electr. front seat adjustment
S472A MITTELARMLEHNEN VORN FAHRER/BEIF. Armrest, front, driver/passenger
S498A KOPFSTUETZEN IM FOND Headrests, rear, mechanically adjustable
S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S530A KLIMAANLAGE Air conditioning
S540A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG Cruise control
S676A HIFI LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM HiFi speaker system
S687A RADIOVORBEREITUNG Radio preparation
S806A 3.BREMSLEUCHTE Third stoplamp
L810A AUSTRALIEN-AUSFUEHRUNG National version Australia
S818A BATTERIEHAUPTSCHALTER Battery master switch
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
S900A ANERK. WEGFAHRSICHERUNG LT. AZT/TUEV Electronic immobilizer
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package

[TechnoWeeny]

Many thanks Erich, I'd love to know how you get all that just from the VIN#, was there any indication as to how many of this particular model with these options were made. Or can you point me to a place where I can start looking?
kind regards,
Warwick (aka TechnoWeeny)

[shogun]

There are several online links where you can find out the VIN details, even BMW has it online now but your have to register

The electronic parts catalogue from BMW + VIN decoding
"Find what you’re looking for. The electronic parts catalogue from BMW. Whether you’re looking for a roof box, clutch or brake pads, in the electronic parts catalogue from BMW you’ll find quick and reliable information about the accessories and spare parts available for your BMW. To use the free online search, just log in under the username ‘eu111111’ and the password ‘bmwetk1’ and get immediate access to our extensive database of Original BMW Parts and Original BMW Accessories. Then select your BMW model and narrow down the search results by entering the required criteria. Send off your query and the system will give you a complete overview of all the Original BMW Accessories and Parts available for your vehicle."

For anyone else who wants to do a look up - Per the details on the page, log in with:

U: eu111111
P: bmwetk1

Enter the last 7 digits of the VIN and then click Options in the title row at the top of the page. When you hit print you get your paint colour etc. as well, although not on the initial page, not until the "Print" version opens.
Electronic parts catalogue

here you also have to sign up BMWVin.com
here no sign up BMW Model Archive · BMW VIN Decoder · bmwarchive.org
here, but limited info http://bmwfans.info/vin/

A separation by option codes is impossible. I tried that even for my E32 750iL Highline which was produced less than 5000 times (according to the info/guesstimate of an old friind from BMW Munich who is now retired), but even the Highline was just an optional extra and no type.
What I have:
There were a total of 1,331,056 E34s.
By Market:
Market Total_Production
anon 8957
ECE 1124271
IDN 4504
MYS 1500
THA 8476
URY 108
USA 166696
VNM 94
ZAF 16450

By Model:
Model Total_Production
518g 298
518i 53248
520i 426971
524td 70901
525i 434549
525ix 9366
525td 19334
525tds 122401
530i 57570
535i 97679
540i 26485
M5 12254

By Chassis type:
Chassis_Type Total_Production
SAL 1206342
TOUR 124714

By Motor:
Motor_Type Total_Production
M20 299243
M21 70901
M30 117958
M40 38054
M43 15492
M50 571643
M51 141735
M60/1 37291
M60/2 26485
S38 12254

By Transmission type:
Transmission_Type Total_Production
AUT 505173
MECH 825883

By Drive:
Drive_Type Total_Production
4WD 9366
RWD 1321690

[TechnoWeeny]

WOW !!!! this is amazing stuff, scary but amazing, many thanks Shogun

[mattyb]

u didn't know we could this?

[TechnoWeeny]

LOL, NO !!! and its damed impressive, I just wish I had found this forum and you guys tears (years) ago :-)

[Paul in NZ]

There are several online links where you can find out the VIN details, even BMW has it online now but your have to register

The electronic parts catalogue from BMW + VIN decoding
"Find what you’re looking for. The electronic parts catalogue from BMW. Whether you’re looking for a roof box, clutch or brake pads, in the electronic parts catalogue from BMW you’ll find quick and reliable information about the accessories and spare parts available for your BMW. To use the free online search, just log in under the username ‘eu111111’ and the password ‘bmwetk1’ and get immediate access to our extensive database of Original BMW Parts and Original BMW Accessories. Then select your BMW model and narrow down the search results by entering the required criteria. Send off your query and the system will give you a complete overview of all the Original BMW Accessories and Parts available for your vehicle."

For anyone else who wants to do a look up - Per the details on the page, log in with:

U: eu111111
P: bmwetk1

Enter the last 7 digits of the VIN and then click Options in the title row at the top of the page. When you hit print you get your paint colour etc. as well, although not on the initial page, not until the "Print" version opens.
Electronic parts catalogue

here you also have to sign up BMWVin.com
here no sign up BMW Model Archive · BMW VIN Decoder · bmwarchive.org
here, but limited info http://bmwfans.info/vin/

A separation by option codes is impossible. I tried that even for my E32 750iL Highline which was produced less than 5000 times (according to the info/guesstimate of an old friind from BMW Munich who is now retired), but even the Highline was just an optional extra and no type.
What I have:
There were a total of 1,331,056 E34s.
By Market:
Market Total_Production
anon 8957
ECE 1124271
IDN 4504
MYS 1500
THA 8476
URY 108
USA 166696
VNM 94
ZAF 16450

By Model:
Model Total_Production
518g 298
518i 53248
520i 426971
524td 70901
525i 434549
525ix 9366
525td 19334
525tds 122401
530i 57570
535i 97679
540i 26485
M5 12254

By Chassis type:
Chassis_Type Total_Production
SAL 1206342
TOUR 124714

By Motor:
Motor_Type Total_Production
M20 299243
M21 70901
M30 117958
M40 38054
M43 15492
M50 571643
M51 141735
M60/1 37291
M60/2 26485
S38 12254

By Transmission type:
Transmission_Type Total_Production
AUT 505173
MECH 825883

By Drive:
Drive_Type Total_Production
4WD 9366
RWD 1321690

how come there are 26485 540,s yet a total of 37291+26485 cars with M60 engines?