WMI CODE
WBS — BMW M GMBH
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
WMI Code
WBS
Positions 1–3 of every VIN from this manufacturer
What WMI WBS Means
WBS is the World Manufacturer Identifier assigned to
BMW M GMBH
in GERMANY.
Every Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that begins with WBS was manufactured by this company.
How this WMI appears in a VIN
W
B
S
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1
2
3
← positions 4–17 vary by vehicle
- Position 1 (W): Indicates the country/region of manufacture — Germany.
- Positions 1–2 (WB): Narrows to the specific country and manufacturer group.
- All 3 (WBS): Uniquely identifies BMW M GMBH — specifically passenger cars.
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