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CheckVIN vs carVertical for a used BMW
carVertical gathers damage, theft and listing records from many countries. CheckVIN shows how a BMW was serviced. Here is when to use each.
One car, two records
An example BMW 320d registered in Germany and sold in Italy, on the timeline of a CheckVIN report. The entries in grey are what carVertical records.
Vehicle history
- 02 Apr 2024’24 Listed for sale carVerticalArchive photos and a market value estimate.
- 19 Sep 2023’23 Service 2 1 88,300 km
Authorised workshop, Milan, Italy
ItemStatusDoneBrake fluid Not dueSep 2025Front brakes Not dueVehicle check Due2,000 km past duePerformed at this visit
- 03 Dec 2021’21 Repair 6Jobs 44,900 km
Authorised workshop, Munich, Germany
Replaced the front bumperPainted the front bumperReplaced the left headlightReplaced the left fog lightReplaced the front parking sensorsReplaced the kidney grille - 10 Nov 2021’21 Damage record carVerticalFront of the car. Based on the insurer's damage estimate.
- 22 Jun 2020’20 Warranty 1Job 31,800 km
Authorised workshop, Munich, Germany
Technical campaign
Replace starter motor - 14 May 2019’19 Service 3 2 15,200 km
Authorised workshop, Munich, Germany
ItemStatusDoneEngine oil Not dueMicrofilter Not dueVehicle check Not dueBrake fluid Due soonJun 2019Rear brakes Due soon5,000 km leftPerformed at this visit
- 15 May 2018’18 First registered in Germany carVertical
- 12 Apr 2018Produced in Munich, Germany
An example car: the entries show what each report typically records. carVertical's damage entries rest on insurers' estimates. carVertical facts as published, checked on 27 October 2026; prices and coverage can change by country and car. carVertical's price is converted by CheckVIN at the European Central Bank's reference rate of 26 October 2026 and is approximate; for exact local prices see its site. Sources: carVertical, carVertical refund policy.
What CheckVIN adds on a BMW
140 countries Service records from 140 countries
Recorded workshop visits wherever the car was serviced, each with its date, mileage and the work done.
The full service history
Each service and repair on its own line, so gaps stand out.
Warranty and service contracts
What cover the car had, what is still running and when it ends.
Retrofits and restrictions
What was added after the factory and any restriction on record.
Report Summary
A condition score and a short read on bodywork, repairs and maintenance, before the detail.
One report, ready within 30 seconds
BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, in 11 languages, with a refund if a valid VIN returns no usable history.
Use carVertical when
- You want damage, theft and legal status checks across countries
- You want archive photos and an estimate of the market value
- You are comparing cars of different makes
Use CheckVIN when
- You want every recorded service and repair, visit by visit
- You want to see whether the mileage adds up at each visit
- You want technical campaigns, warranty and retrofits
- You want a condition score before the detail
CheckVIN and carVertical:
common questions
Is CheckVIN an alternative to carVertical for a BMW?
It is a complement rather than a replacement. carVertical covers every make and aggregates records from insurers, registers and other databases across many countries, focusing on damage, theft, mileage, archive photos and market value. CheckVIN covers BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce and reads the service record from 140 countries: each recorded visit, technical campaigns, warranty, retrofits and a 0 to 100 condition score.
Which shows a BMW's service history, carVertical or CheckVIN?
A CheckVIN report is built around the service record: each recorded visit with its date, mileage and the work done. carVertical does not describe a service history section on its site; its reports focus on damage, mileage, theft and market value, from records it aggregates from insurers and registers.
How much does carVertical cost compared with CheckVIN?
On carvertical.com one report costs $34.99 (about €31); two cost $24.99 each and three $19.99 each (checked on 27 October 2026). A CheckVIN report costs €10.99 for one BMW, MINI or Rolls-Royce.
Is CheckVIN connected to carVertical?
No. CheckVIN and carVertical are separate companies with separate data. This page compares what each service publishes about its own reports.
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