If you’re like most classic BMW enthusiasts, you likely treasure your vehicle’s authenticity and provenance. In the past, BMW Classic provided a physical Vehicle Certificate to validate a vehicle’s originality. However, to avoid confusion, BMW Classic has renamed the document to ‘Birth Certificate,’ which serves as a digital record of the vehicle’s initial delivery status and first buyer, rather than a certificate of authenticity.
To obtain the digital Birth Certificate, you must provide proof of ownership and photographs of the chassis and engine numbers. You can submit these documents through a dedicated online portal. The Birth Certificate contains the same information as the previous Vehicle Certificate, including chassis and engine numbers, production and delivery dates, optional equipment details, and transmission numbers.
While the Birth Certificate cannot replace a physical certificate of authenticity for purposes such as car show displays, it simplifies the certification process for classic BMW vehicles. Owners can easily print the Birth Certificate for their own records or share it with potential buyers.
It’s important to note that the Birth Certificate is not intended to guarantee the authenticity or originality of a classic BMW. It is primarily a record of the vehicle’s initial delivery status. The cost of the Birth Certificate is 125 Euros, or approximately $133 at current exchange rates. This is slightly higher than the cost of the previous physical Vehicle Certificate.
Overall, BMW Classic’s introduction of the digital Birth Certificate streamlines the process of validating a classic BMW’s delivery history and specifications. While it does not replace a certificate of authenticity, it provides valuable documentation for owners and enthusiasts.
