What model Bmw do we look for when ordering parts overseas?

johnny12 · 02-01-2016, 05:52 AM

Hey guys,

For the Aussies here, when searching for Bmw parts overseas, what model Bmw do you put in for a 2006 130i as they don't have that mode in the USA for example.

Would it be a 2006 330i or a 2008 335i etc?

Cheers

arthurtwp · 02-01-2016, 06:47 AM

I reckon you are better off going on realoem with you vin, source the relevant part no. And search using that? No mistakes that way. Always was a bit iffy getting from the states. Cause they never had the e87

skyscraper_g80 · 02-01-2016, 02:26 PM

Closest would be a 2008 128i Coupe I think, but be careful as some E82/E87 parts aren't interchangable

johnny12 · 02-01-2016, 03:18 PM

Cool, thanks guys.

Kirst · 02-02-2016, 05:06 AM

Just search for the 130i.... or 135 parts generally

johnny12 · 02-02-2016, 04:40 PM

They didn't have the 130i in the USA as far as I'm aware so it doesn't come up as a search option.

Cheungs · 02-02-2016, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by johnny12

They didn't have the 130i in the USA as far as I'm aware so it doesn't come up as a search option.

Always search the relevant part on RealOEM first and then use the number to search the website. That way no guess work needed.

If you're trying to find parts that might fit, I always search an 08 135i for my 06 130i.

johnny12 · 02-03-2016, 05:46 AM

Perfect, thanks

flinchy · 02-12-2016, 03:04 AM

as said realoem is the way to go, really easy to use website, clear parts diagrams etc.

it has 130i specifically, then you can search the part number to see if it matches something on a cheap USA site etc.

johnny12 · 02-12-2016, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by flinchy

as said realoem is the way to go, really easy to use website, clear parts diagrams etc.

it has 130i specifically, then you can search the part number to see if it matches something on a cheap USA site etc.

Your inbox is full Flinchy.

Ric in RVA · 02-12-2016, 10:20 PM

We only got e82 128i, 135i, 135is and 1M. All coupes or convertible. NO Hatches!!

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