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      07-05-2019, 09:57 AM   #21
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Originally Posted by robbo mcs View Post
Option S8SMA is the code that specifies this "Car ident number visible from the outside".

If you enter the VIN for this particular car into a BMW VIN decoder, you will note that under "Environment and Safety" that S8SMA is missing. This is actually something that needs to be added. For comparison, put your own VIN into a decoder and you will see S8SMA will be present
Interesting. My car doesn't have that option. I'll have to check my VIN plates.
Neither does mine.

I'll have to speculate that is an option on EU cars only

Cars to BMWNA must have that option by default.
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