Used BMW 4 Series Quarter Panel

The BMW 4 Series runs in two clear generations: the F32/F33/F36 (first generation, 2013–2020, facelift 2017) and the G22/G23/G26 (second generation, 2020-onwards). Quarter panels are body-shell pressings, so they are not interchangeable between these generations – always source a panel from the same generation as your car. If your car sits right on the 2020 boundary, confirm the exact generation with the breaker against your registration before ordering.

The F-series 4 Series received a facelift in 2017, but this primarily involved front-end and light cluster changes rather than a full bodyshell re-press. In most cases the rear quarter panel pressing is the same across pre- and post-facelift F-series cars, but mid-generation pressing changes can happen without wide documentation, so you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume a straight swap.

Yes – body style is the single most important factor for quarter panels. The F-series 4 Series was offered as a two-door coupé (F32), a two-door convertible (F33), and a four-door Gran Coupé (F36), and the panels for each are completely different pressings that will not interchange with one another. Always tell the breaker exactly which body style you have, and confirm it against your registration, as the roofline and rear aperture shapes differ significantly between these variants.

Trim level – whether SE, Sport, M Sport, or M440i – does not affect which quarter panel pressing you need, as they all share the same bodyshell for a given body style and generation. However, M Sport and higher trims may have different factory paintwork, side skirt finishes, or badging that sits near the quarter panel, so a panel pulled from a lower trim car will fit but may need refinishing or different ancillary parts. Focus your search on matching generation and body style, not trim level.

No – the Gran Coupé (F36) is a four-door body with a longer, differently shaped rear quarter section, while the Coupé (F32) is a two-door body with a shorter, distinct pressing; the two are not interchangeable. Always specify whether you have the Coupé or Gran Coupé when contacting a breaker, as sourcing the wrong body style is the most common fitment mistake with 4 Series panels.

Tell the breaker the year (2015), that it is the first-generation F-series platform, and crucially which body style you have: F32 Coupé, F33 Convertible, or F36 Gran Coupé, as these panels will not cross over. Also confirm NS (nearside, passenger side in the UK) clearly, and have your registration to hand so the breaker can verify the exact body variant and check for any pressing differences on your specific car before quoting.