Used BMW 6 Series Inlet Manifold

The BMW 6 Series ran across two main modern generations: the E63/E64 (2003–2010) and the F06/F12/F13 (2011–2018), and inlet manifolds are not interchangeable between these generations as the engines are completely different families. Within a generation, fitment is driven primarily by engine code – for example, the N52 straight-six and the S85 V10 in the E63/E64 use entirely different manifolds – so matching the generation alone is not enough. Always supply your engine code (found on your V5C or via a VIN check) to the breaker so they can confirm the right unit.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly – petrol and diesel engines have completely different inlet manifold designs and are not interchangeable. The 6 Series range included both petrol engines (straight-sixes and V8s in the E63/E64, turbocharged inline and V8 units in the F-series) and diesel options (primarily in the F-series generation), so you must make clear to the breaker whether your car is petrol or diesel. Your engine code will confirm this definitively and is the most useful detail you can provide.

No, the 640i and 650i use different engines – the 640i used a turbocharged straight-six (N55 in early F-series cars) while the 650i used a turbocharged V8 (N63), meaning the inlet manifolds are entirely different and will not interchange. The badge or trim name tells you very little here; what matters is the engine code on your V5C or from a VIN check. Always quote your engine code to the breaker rather than just the model designation.

No – body style makes no difference to inlet manifold fitment. Whether your car is an F12 convertible, F13 coupe, or F06 Gran Coupe, if they share the same engine code they will use the same inlet manifold. Focus on engine code, fuel type, and year when speaking to a breaker, and ignore the body style entirely for this part.

The E63/E64 generation ran from 2003 to 2010 with a facelift introduced in 2007, but whether the inlet manifold changed at that facelift point depends on the specific engine code rather than the facelift itself. For the same engine code either side of the 2007 update, fitment is likely, but there can be ancillary and mounting changes mid-production that are not always obvious – confirm this directly with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

Trim level alone does not affect inlet manifold fitment – an M Sport badge is a cosmetic and equipment package, not a different engine designation in most cases. The exception is the full M6 variant, which uses a distinct high-performance engine (such as the S85 V10 in E63 M6 or the S63 V8 in F-series M6) with its own manifold that is not shared with standard models. Always confirm your exact engine code with the breaker rather than relying on trim name alone.