There is a white tag with black wording and numbering on the front of the cylinder head, underneath the intake cam sensor. The first line on my automobile is the engine number, while the second line displays “N54B30A.”
Identification of the engine numbers’ shape and appearance
The 5-character vin engine code and the actual engine numbers make up the engine N. (8 alphanumeric characters).
On more recent models, everything might be on a single line. The engine code matches the engine designation on the factory plate exactly (identification plate).
Engine number and VIN for 650GS
After a humorous morning where the mechanic checking the registration could not locate the engine number,
Despite all the information provided, I soon realized that it was still unclear where the engine’s serial number was stamped.
The number sits underneath the clutch cover on the LHS. If any oil has spilled, it may be difficult to read.
I ran a search after feeling a little silly for not knowing or remembering where to find the engine number.
stumbled upon the following gem. It appears that BMW UK was unable to locate the engine number location for an RTW rider right away.