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Best Place for Genuine R53 Parts

2.2K views 12 replies 6 participants last post by  Ace of Spades  
#1 ·
Where's the best place to source genuine parts these days? The R53 is pretty old now, do BMW still stock stuff?
 
#2 ·
I use OEM for a lot of things, what do you need?
 
#3 ·
A boot handle to begin with, not sure whether to replace the rear wiper motor too. I know the norm is to delete on here, but the dirty rear window was annoying on the way home. Possibly front wiper arms, although I'll probably just repaint these.
 
#4 ·
I might have a used motor for a facelift car, I agree not to delete, daft idea, I'd get a new grommet perhaps as they leak under them, or seal the original, and you might need a washer jet, unsure if my motor here has one in it actually, you also might want a wiper arm, they seize on and the arm cracks around the spindle bush or just turns around it,

If you give me the vin and part list or look up the part numbers on real oem that you want I can add them to other bits I'll be picking up by bike this week, was due to go tomorrow but can wait a bit,

some stuff I keep anyway, everything normally for a motor build and some other things,
 
#5 ·
I might have a used motor for a facelift car, I agree not to delete, daft idea, I'd get a new grommet perhaps as they leak under them, or seal the original, and you might need a washer jet, unsure if my motor here has one in it actually, you also might want a wiper arm, they seize on and the arm cracks around the spindle bush or just turns around it,

If you give me the vin and part list or look up the part numbers on real oem that you want I can add them to other bits I'll be picking up by bike this week, was due to go tomorrow but can wait a bit,

some stuff I keep anyway, everything normally for a motor build and some other things,
Thanks. I've had a look and can't seem to find the part numbers. I've only found a part number for the carbon boot handle which I don't want. I'll have a google and see if I can find it. If not, I'll send you the VIN if that's okay? There's no rush anyway. I'll have a thorough look over the car tomorrow and see what else visually needs doing. Can you still source Aero bumpers new or is that just used parts now? Only want the front bumper.
 
#10 ·
Loads of genuine boot handles on ebay ranging from £25-£80. I bought a gloss black one yesterday as my handle catch has started to play up!
Also bought a wiper motor on ebay too a few year back. Pre face lift and face lift have different screw locations, so make sure you buy the correct one for your model year.
 
#11 ·
facelift type motor is Trico iirc, can't remember the early one,