Hi - differential question

[Smbo]

Hi everyone,I what to know is there any way to find out does differential have LSD by vin code

[shogun]

which BMW model and built year do you have?

if it’s a question of if it is LSD or not just turn the input flange, if the output flanges turn in the same direction it’s limited slip, if they turn in opposite directions it’s open diff. There should also be a large white stamped “S” on the top (or perhaps the bottom) of the diff case if it’s LSD.
In addition, if you’re questioning the gear ratio, count how many turns the input flange rotates for one complete turn of the output flange = your ratio.

[Smbo]

2001 530i

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I bought it few days ago from USA. now I have to wait 3 month for shipping.So that's why I want to know how I can find out it by vin code

[Smbo]

2001 530i

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I bought it few days ago from USA,now I have to wait 3 month for shipping

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So that's why I want to know is there any way to find out it by vin code

[shogun]

Here it says: no E39 (other than the M5) ever left the factory w/ LSD , The DSC system tries to act like Limited Slip by applying brakes to the wheel that is spinning. https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...How-can-I-tell

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add: 2001 E39 530i

Edit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_5_Series_(E39)
DSC short for Dynamic Stability Control :
As it applies to the US:
not available through 97 on 540, through 98 on 528
standard on 540iA from 9/97
standard on 540i from 9/98
optional on 528 from 9/98
standard on all models from 9/99