BMW ETK is BMW Group’s official electronic parts catalog — covering BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce — and VINsearch runs it in the browser. BMW decodes a VIN not just to a model but to its exact body, engine and equipment package, which is why reading the genuine 11-digit number from a live catalog beats guessing from an old box every time.
BMW ETK — the official BMW Group catalog
ETK (Elektronischer Teilekatalog) is BMW Group’s own parts catalog and the authoritative source for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce parts. “BMW ETK” and “BMW EPC” refer to the same system.
It resolves a BMW VIN to the precise model, body, engine and equipment package — and because BMW builds so much option-driven variation, that exactness is what keeps a brake, sensor or trim order right the first time. On VINsearch it runs online, with no install.
Common BMW & MINI models
One ETK login covers BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce. The models you’ll look up most:
- BMW 3 Series
- BMW 5 Series
- BMW X3
- BMW X5
- BMW 1 Series
- BMW X1
- MINI Cooper
- MINI Countryman
BMW’s 11-digit part numbers
BMW uses an 11-digit grouped part number — for example 34 11 6 794 300 (a front brake disc). The first two digits are the main assembly group (here, 34 = brakes), which makes BMW numbers easy to read once you know the scheme.
As with every OEM, numbers supersede over time, so confirm the current one in the live catalog before ordering.
Open BMW ETK online
Register, enter a BMW, MINI or Rolls-Royce VIN, and read the genuine 11-digit number straight off the diagram — no installation, instant access. One VINsearch login also opens 51 other catalogs. See the dedicated BMW ETK hub at /epc/bmw-etk/, or decode any VIN free first with our VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ETK the same as BMW EPC?
Yes — “ETK” and “BMW EPC” are the same BMW Group electronic parts catalog. VINsearch runs it online for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce.
Are MINI and Rolls-Royce covered too?
Yes. ETK is a BMW Group catalog, so one login covers BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce by VIN.
What do BMW’s 11-digit part numbers mean?
They’re grouped 11-digit numbers where the first two digits are the main assembly group (e.g. 34 = brakes). VINsearch shows the genuine current number with any supersession applied.
How much does BMW ETK cost on VINsearch?
From $3 for a 24-hour Day Pass, $50/month, or $500/year — covering BMW and 52 catalogs in total, with no per-search fees.
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