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Second Hand BMW 6 Series Oil Pump

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Choosing the right used BMW 6 Series oil pump

Used oil pumps 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:

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Fitment questions

Does every BMW 6 Series have an oil pump?

Yes, all variants of the BMW 6 Series — whether petrol or diesel, naturally aspirated or turbocharged — use a wet-sump lubrication system and therefore all have an oil pump. The pump is driven off the engine and is essential regardless of engine size or fuel type, so it is a genuine fitment across the entire range.

Will an oil pump from an E63/E64 6 Series (2003–2010) fit my later F12/F13/F06 6 Series (2011–2018)?

Almost certainly not — the E63/E64 generation and the F12/F13/F06 generation use entirely different engine families, so the oil pumps are not interchangeable. Engine code is the key detail here, and a pump designed for an M54 or N62 petrol from the E63 era will not suit an N55 or N57 from the F-series. Always confirm the exact engine code (visible on your V5 or via a VIN check) before buying, and check the specific code with the breaker.

My 6 Series is an F12 from 2011 — does the same oil pump fit right up to the 2018 F12 facelift cars?

The F12/F13/F06 ran from 2011 to 2018 with a facelift around 2015, and many engine codes carried across that period, meaning the oil pump will often be the same unit within the same engine variant. However, ancillary or mounting detail changes can occur during a production run without a formal facelift, so crossing the pre- and post-facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration and engine code rather than assuming it is a straight swap.

Does the trim level affect which oil pump I need — for example, does a 640i need a different pump to a 650i or an M6?

Trim and badge level do not affect oil pump fitment — what matters is the engine code, not whether the car is a 640i, 650i, or M6. That said, the M6 uses a high-performance S63 engine which is a different unit to the N55 in the 640i or the N63 in the 650i, so those pumps will differ simply because the engines differ, not because of the trim designation itself. Give your engine code to the breaker and they can match the correct pump regardless of what badge is on the boot.

Does it matter whether my 6 Series is a coupe, convertible, or Gran Coupe when buying an oil pump?

No — body style has no bearing on oil pump fitment whatsoever. The pump is entirely determined by the engine, so a coupe and a Gran Coupe sharing the same engine code will use identical oil pumps. Focus on confirming your engine code with the breaker and you can disregard body style entirely.

Is a used oil pump from a BMW 5 Series or 7 Series likely to fit my 6 Series?

It is possible, because BMW shares engine codes across model ranges — for example an N57 diesel used in a 5 Series may be the same unit as in a 6 Series — but this is not something to assume without checking. The engine code on both donor and recipient cars must match, and you should confirm any cross-model fitment with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.