Used BMW 7 Series Bulkhead

The BMW 7 Series has run through several well-established generations: E38 (1994–2001), E65/E66 (2001–2008), F01/F02 (2008–2015), and G11/G12 (2015–2022). The bulkhead is a structural pressing tied directly to the platform and body, so you must match the generation exactly — an E38 bulkhead will not fit an E65, and so on. Always quote your registration and chassis code to the breaker to confirm you're on the right platform.

A 2005 car falls in the E65/E66 generation (2001–2008), while a 2010 car sits in the F01/F02 generation (2008–2015) — these are completely different platforms with different bulkhead pressings, so the parts are not interchangeable. You need to source a bulkhead from a matching generation to your car. Confirm your exact chassis code with the breaker against your registration to make sure you get the right part.

The F01/F02 generation ran from 2008 to 2015 and received a facelift in 2012, but the core platform and structural pressing did not change between the two phases. In most cases the bulkhead should be the same across the F01/F02 build run, but mid-generation pressing changes can occasionally occur without being widely documented, so confirm with the breaker against your specific registration before buying.

Trim and engine variants like 730d, 740i, and 750i make no difference to bulkhead fitment — the bulkhead is a body structure pressing determined by generation and body style, not by engine or trim. You may however find cosmetic differences such as weld points or brackets for ancillary components depending on the exact donor car, so mention your specific model to the breaker so they can check for any such details. Engine choice is irrelevant to whether the part fits.

The standard wheelbase 7 Series uses the E38, E65, F01, or G11 body, while the long-wheelbase variants are the E38L, E66, F02, and G12 respectively — the bulkhead sits at the front of the cabin and in most cases is shared between the standard and long-wheelbase versions of the same generation since the extra length is added further back in the body. However, you should confirm with the breaker against your registration whether your specific generation shares that pressing, as structural details can vary between the two body lengths.

The BMW 7 Series has been offered exclusively as a saloon (and long-wheelbase saloon) throughout its history in the UK, so body style variation is not a concern here in the way it would be for a model sold in multiple body styles. What does matter is matching the generation and wheelbase (standard or long) of the donor car to your own vehicle. Confirm both your chassis code and wheelbase with the breaker to ensure the bulkhead pressing is correct for your car.