I have recently purchased an M5 and would like to confirm the factory options based on the vin # WBSDE93402CF90803, I called the local dealer and they were no help.

Thanks, brand new to bimmerforums

The only way to get the option list is via a dealer. Your local dealer can do that, but if they are unwilling to perhaps someone here with access to the BMW factory database will do the lookup.

www bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
www e34.de/vin/

Here you go:

VIN: WBSDE93402 CF90803 <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
Prod. No.: 6942539 <o:p></o:p>
Status: Retail <o:p></o:p>
Act. Prod. Date: 11/29/01
Assigned to: E-16-96669 Russel BMW <o:p></o:p>
Model 0251 M5
Color 416 Carbon Black Metallic <o:p></o:p>
Upholstery M1CR Caramel Leather <o:p></o:p>
Options
AAA 100% OPTIONS <o:p></o:p>
257 rear side airbag deactivation <o:p></o:p>
261 Rear side-impact airbags <o:p></o:p>

Hey thanks, that is more info than the dealer would give out.
thanks again

Here you go:

VIN: WBSDE93402 CF90803 <o:p></o:p>
Prod. No.: 6942539 <o:p></o:p>
Status: Retail <o:p></o:p>
Act. Prod. Date: 11/29/01
Assigned to: E-16-96669 Russel BMW <o:p></o:p>
Model 0251 M5
Color 416 Carbon Black Metallic <o:p></o:p>
Upholstery M1CR Caramel Leather <o:p></o:p>
Options
AAA 100% OPTIONS <o:p></o:p>
257 rear side airbag deactivation <o:p></o:p>
261 Rear side-impact airbags <o:p></o:p>YHPM

please can i get same information on my 540i

i bought it few months ago

BU84216

thanks in advance

please can i get same information on my 540i

i bought it few months ago

BU84216

thanks in advance
Chassis numberBU84216Vehicle codeDE61SeriesE39Model540i Body typesaloonCatalog modelECEProduction date1997 / 01 EngineM62TransmissionAutomaticSteeringLeftCatalyze rYES

Additional Information for Vehicle code DE61
ProductionFROM : 1996/09/01TO : 1997/08/31EngineM62Engine Oil7.50 LiterTransmissionAutomaticTransmission ModelA5S 440ZTransmission Oil9.70 LiterRear Axle Oil1.20 LiterCoolant(w/o Air Conditioner)12.50 LiterCoolant(with Air Conditioner)12.50 LiterBrake fluid1.00 LiterRemarks :
Automatic transmission: lifetime oil filing

There's 2 ways to get ALL the info....remove the back seat and pull the build sheet. Or send a nicely worded email to info@bmw.com with you VIN and they will send VIN specific info. Took about a week to get mine back.