WMI CODE
WZ1 — BMW AG
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
WMI Code
WZ1
Positions 1–3 of every VIN from this manufacturer
What WMI WZ1 Means
WZ1 is the World Manufacturer Identifier assigned to
BMW AG
in GERMANY.
Every Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that begins with WZ1 was manufactured by this company.
How this WMI appears in a VIN
W
Z
1
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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 (WZ): Narrows to the specific country and manufacturer group.
- All 3 (WZ1): Uniquely identifies BMW AG — specifically passenger cars.
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