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1966–1977 · BMW VIN Decoder & Registry
BMW 02 Series VIN Decoder and Registry
Decode reviewed BMW 02 Series chassis ranges for the 1502, 1600-2/1602, 1600 ti, 1802, 2002, tii, turbo, Touring, Cabriolet and Targa variants.
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MODEL DECODER02 Series1966–1977
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This page explains 02 Series, but the input accepts every PetrolJunky-supported identifier.
Decoder Reference
What this identifier can tell you
1502, 1600-2/1602, 1600 ti and 18022002, 2002tii and 2002 turboTouring, Cabriolet and Targa rangesLHD, RHD and selected market variants
How the 02 Series chassis number is decoded
The BMW 02 Series uses short numeric chassis numbers that are best understood as production sequences. PetrolJunky compares the number with reviewed factory and club-reference production blocks, then returns the model, market or steering family, production period and body style where the source data supports those details. Separate ranges cover standard sedans, automatics, Touring cars and Baur open-body variants.
What the number does not prove
A chassis range is not a factory build sheet. It can identify the documented production block, but it does not by itself prove original paint, interior, options, engine number or an exact day of completion. PetrolJunky also keeps BMW calendar-year production separate from market model-year interpretation.
Why register the individual car
The 02 family includes cars that are frequently modified, restored and converted. Keeping the decoded chassis identity attached to a permanent registry page lets later owners document those changes without rewriting the sourced factory identification.
Common Questions
BMW Decoder FAQ
The reviewed data includes 1502, 1600-2/1602, 1600 ti, 1802, multiple 2002 variants, tii, turbo, Touring, Cabriolet and Targa production blocks.
Most 02 Series ranges in PetrolJunky use seven-digit numeric identifiers. Earlier Neue Klasse cars can use six-digit numbers and are handled by a separate range table.
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