How to Check BMW Part Compatibility Before You Buy Used
Image: BMW 6 Series headlight for sale at MT Auto Parts for £617.49 Buying a used BMW part and finding it does not fit is one of the more frustrating things that can happen during a car repair. You have paid for it, waited for delivery, and the part is sitting in front of you not quite matching what came off the car. Nine times out of ten, this happens because someone ordered by model name and year rather than checking compatibility properly. The good news is that checking BMW part compatibility before you buy takes about five minutes and costs nothing. Here is how to do it. Why BMW Parts Are More Specific Than Most Cars BMW updates its models mid-production in a process called the LCI, Life Cycle Impulse, or facelift. After an LCI, the headlights, bumpers, grilles, and sometimes the suspension are different from the pre-facelift version. Both carry the same model badge. Both might be described as a 2016 BMW 3 Series. They are not the same car for parts purposes. The same...
