Where is the VIN number in BMW Seria 1 (F70)?

This guide shows where to find the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the BMW Seria 1 (F70) produced between 2021–2021, using the most common factory VIN points you can check during a purchase, inspection, or registration.

Chassis Number Locations

B-Pillar Manufacturer Label (Passenger Side / Right)

• Where to look: Open the front passenger door and inspect the right-side B-pillar (center pillar between the front and rear doors). The VIN is printed on a black manufacturer/regulatory label, mounted low on the pillar.
• Access: Low difficulty. No tools needed. The white text/barcode on black background scans well, but overhead lights can create glare.
• Note: On LHD cars this is on the passenger side (right); on RHD markets the “driver/passenger” changes, so use the vehicle’s right side as your reference.
• Tip: If reflections make the label hard to capture, slightly angle the camera and scan it directly with ScanVin.app to avoid misreading characters from a quick glance.

Chassis Stamping (Right Front Strut Tower)

• Where to look: Open the hood and go to the right front strut tower (passenger-side suspension mount area). The VIN is stamped into the metal dome, following the outer curve of the shock mount near the edge where trim/cowl shadows can fall.
• Access: Medium difficulty. It’s exposed, but the characters are stamped into painted metal (low contrast), and it may have dust/road film—wipe it before you try to read it.
• Note: This stamping is typically still found on the right side of the engine bay even when the car is RHD.
• Tip: If the stamped letters blend into the paint, wipe the area and use High Contrast AI scanning in ScanVin.app to pull the characters out of low-contrast stampings.

Windshield VIN Tag (Lower Driver-Side Dashboard Corner)

• Where to look: Stand outside the car and look through the front windshield at the lower corner of the dashboard on the driver’s side (LHD: left side).
• Access: High (environmental). The VIN plate is easy to find, but windshield glare/reflections often make it hard to read or photograph.
• Note: On RHD vehicles, this plate is usually on the right-hand lower corner (driver side for RHD).
• Tip: If the sky reflects off the glass, cup your hand over the area to shade it and capture the VIN instantly with ScanVin.app so you don’t transpose characters.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: BMW Series 1 F40 (2019-2024) – VIN Location & Decode

▶ Watch BMW Seria 1 VIN Location Guide

• A clear walkthrough showing the door jamb label, the engine-bay strut-tower stamping, and the windshield VIN plate with close-ups.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare: Reflections can completely wash out the VIN plate—shade the corner with your hand or change your viewing angle before scanning.
• Low-contrast stamped VIN in the engine bay: Dirt and body-color paint make the stamping hard to read—scrub lightly with a microfiber cloth and re-scan.
• Sticker vs. stamping mismatch: Door labels can be replaced; if you’re buying the car, always cross-check the B-pillar label against the engine-bay stamping and paperwork.

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