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Vehicle make BMW
Vehicle model 5-Series Gran Turismo
Vehicle year 2012
VIN WBASP4C51CC899986
Short VIN check to junk WBASP4C51CC
Trim Level 550i xDrive
Manufactured in GERMANY
Production Seq. Number 341920
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Engine Type 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V TURBO
Transmission-long 8-Speed Automatic
Transmission-short 8A
Driveline AWD