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Used door hinges vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The BMW 2 Series F22/F23 ran from 2014 to 2021, and the G42 generation replaced it from 2021 onwards — these are completely different body shells, so hinges do not cross between generations. Within the F22/F23 generation there was a facelift around 2017, but whether hinge design changed across that boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Always quote your exact reg to be sure.
The F22 coupe and F23 convertible are both two-door body styles within the same generation, but the door structures can differ between them, which may affect hinge design. You should tell the breaker specifically whether you have a coupe or convertible as well as your registration, rather than assuming the parts are interchangeable. Quoting your reg is the safest way to get the right match.
Trim level — whether Sport, M Sport, Luxury or any other grade — does not affect the door hinge itself, as fitment is determined by generation and body style rather than specification level. You may find that panels sourced from a different trim have a different paint code or interior colour, but the hinge as a structural component will be the same. Colour differences are a cosmetic matter and do not affect whether the hinge fits.
Yes, this is one of the most important things to get right: the nearside (NS, passenger left-hand side) and offside (OS, driver right-hand side) hinges are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, always specify NS or OS clearly alongside your vehicle's registration and body style. Fitting the wrong side is a common and avoidable mistake.
No, the engine variant makes no difference to door hinge fitment — hinges are determined by body generation and body style, not by what is under the bonnet. A hinge from a 218i, 220d, or any other engine variant of the same generation and body style should be structurally equivalent. Confirm the generation and body style with the breaker against your reg to be sure.
Both 2016 and 2019 fall within the F22/F23 generation (2014–2021), so they share the same overall body architecture, which is a good starting point. However, there was a facelift within this generation around 2017, and whether that involved any change to hinge specification is something you should confirm with the breaker rather than assume. Quote both registrations to the breaker so they can check the part numbers match before you commit.