Used BMW 4 Series Front Grille

The BMW 4 Series runs across two generations: the F32/F33/F36 (2013–2020) and the G22/G23/G26 (2021–present). Within the F32 generation there was a facelift around 2017 which updated the front-end styling including the grille and bumper, so that boundary is the key thing to check. When buying a used grille, make sure the part and your car are from the same generation and the same facelift period. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

This question spans the F32 generation's facelift boundary, which fell around 2017, so a 2016 car is pre-facelift and a 2019 car is post-facelift. Both are within the same F32/F33/F36 generation, but the facelift brought changes to the front-end panels including the grille surround and bumper design. Whether the specific grille panel swaps across that 2017 facelift boundary is something you'll need to confirm with the breaker against your registration, as fitment across that boundary cannot be assumed. Never purchase without the breaker verifying compatibility using your reg.

Within the F32 generation, the Coupé (F32), Convertible (F33), and Gran Coupé (F36) share the same front-end structure, so the front grille and kidney grille surround are common across those body styles within the same facelift period. You don't need to match the body style when sourcing a front grille — just match the generation and facelift period. Confirm the part against your registration with the breaker as a final check.

Trim level does not affect the fundamental fitment of the front grille on the BMW 4 Series — generation and facelift period are what matter. However, you should be aware that M Sport models typically feature a different bumper and grille styling compared with Sport or SE trims, so a grille from a different trim level may fit physically but look cosmetically different on your car. If you want to keep the original look, ask the breaker to source from the same trim level as your vehicle. Fitment in the structural sense is determined by platform and facelift, not trim.

No — the 2021 4 Series is the G22 generation, which is a completely different platform from the F32/F33/F36 (2013–2020), and the front-end components are not interchangeable between generations. You'll need a grille sourced specifically from a G22-generation 4 Series (2021–present). Make sure to confirm compatibility against your registration with the breaker before buying.

The grille surround structure is shared across the generation and facelift period regardless of whether your car has standard or M Performance styling, so fitment to the car is not affected by this distinction. That said, M Performance models may have a visually distinct grille design, so a grille from a standard-spec car may look different once fitted. If matching the original appearance matters to you, let the breaker know your trim specification when they check the part against your registration.