Where is the VIN number in BMW Seria 2 (F78)?

This guide covers where to find the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the BMW Seria 2 (F78) produced between 2019–2019, using the most common, easiest-to-verify factory VIN points.

Chassis Number Locations

B-Pillar / Door Jamb Manufacturer Label

• Where to look: Open the right-side front door (LHD cars) and locate the manufacturer label on the lower section of the B-pillar / door jamb. It’s typically a black/white sticker with the VIN and compliance data.
• Access: Easy—no tools needed. Text is usually high-contrast and flat, but the sticker can fade or get damaged over time.
• Note: On the example shown in an LHD layout, the label is on the right side of the vehicle (passenger side for LHD).
• Tip: If the jamb is in deep shade, use your phone light and scan it directly with ScanVin.app so the OCR can grab the full VIN cleanly without misreading characters.

Engine Bay VIN Stamp (Strut Tower)

• Where to look: Lift the hood and inspect the strut tower area. The VIN is stamped into the metal along the curved top section of the strut tower (as viewed from the front of the car).
• Access: Moderate—easy to reach, but the stamping is often dirty/greasy and low-contrast (body-color metal), so it may need wiping to read.
• Note: This is a stamped chassis VIN, useful as a physical verification point (especially when cross-checking paperwork).
• Tip: If the stamp is hard to read due to grime or low contrast, wipe it and use High Contrast AI scanning on ScanVin.app to pick out the characters without guessing.

Windshield VIN Plate (Dashboard)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the windshield at the lower corner of the dashboard on the left side of the vehicle (driver side for LHD). The VIN is visible through the glass.
• Access: Easy, but glare/reflections from the sky or overhead lights can block the view.
• Note: Best checked in shade or by changing your viewing angle to reduce reflections.
• Tip: If glare keeps washing out letters, capture it with your phone using ScanVin.app at an angle so you don’t transpose characters while manually typing.

Video Guide

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• A clear walkthrough showing the door jamb VIN label, the engine-bay stamped VIN on the strut tower, and the windshield VIN view.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Stamped VIN is hard to read: Engine-bay stamps collect dust/grease and are low-contrast—scrub lightly with a rag and use angled light to make the stamping cast shadows.
• Windshield VIN glare: Reflections can hide digits—change angles, step into shade, or shoot with the phone close to the glass.
• Sticker isn’t “perfect proof”: Door-jamb stickers can be replaced or fade—always cross-check against the stamped VIN and the vehicle documents before purchase.

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