A Mini Countryman VIN opens with WMZ (Germany). Position 11, the plant, shows 2 codes, most often 3 (70%); a 2026 Countryman carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 8 recall campaigns and 60 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Mini Countryman VIN
Here is a real 2027 Mini Countryman VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN WMZ13HP02V7V78020 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Mini Countryman VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 126 Mini Countryman VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMZ | Germany | — | 70 | |
| WMW | Germany | — | 56 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Mini Countryman
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Mini Countryman has not yet outlived: its 16 years still map one-to-one. All 16 model years of the Mini Countryman, 2011 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
| 2024 | R | — |
| 2023 | P | — |
| 2022 | N | — |
| 2021 | M | — |
| 2020 | L | — |
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2017 | H | — |
| 2016 | G | — |
| 2015 | F | — |
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Mini Countryman VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 126 VINs the Mini Countryman uses 16 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | Z (43%) · Y (27%) · 2 (14%) · 5 (6%) · 8 (5%) · X (2%) | 6 distinct |
| 5 — series | C (33%) · 3 (29%) · B (10%) · T (9%) · V (5%) · W (4%) | 6 distinct |
| 8 — engine | 5 (52%) · 0 (35%) · 3 (11%) · 4 (2%) | 4 distinct |
What a decoded Mini Countryman VIN gets you
Behind a Mini Countryman VIN: 60 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 8 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 60 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 28 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 16 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Mini Countryman
A Mini Countryman VIN normally opens with WMZ; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Mini Countryman VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 8 recall campaigns and 60 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Mini Countryman.
What year is my Countryman by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 Countryman carries T, a 2025 Countryman carries S, a 2024 Countryman carries R.
Where was my Countryman built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 60 dated Mini Countryman VINs it reads 3 70%, 7 30%.
What does position 4 mean on a Mini Countryman VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 126 Mini Countryman VINs here, Z is the most common character in position 4, on 43% of them.
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