Used BMW 7 Series Exhaust System

No — the E65 (2001–2008) and F01 (2009–2015) are entirely different generations with different underpinnings, engine configurations and exhaust routing, so parts are not interchangeable between them. The F01 also introduced Euro 5 emissions compliance and later Euro 6, bringing different catalytic converter and DPF requirements that an E65 system will not meet. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

The F01 (standard wheelbase) and F02 (long-wheelbase) share the same generation (2009–2015) and the same engine families, but the rear section of the exhaust can differ in length to suit the stretched body. Confirm the exact wheelbase variant with the breaker against your registration, as fitting a standard-wheelbase rear section to a long-wheelbase car may require modification.

The F01 received a facelift in 2012, and while many mechanical components carried over, exhaust components tied to specific engine codes or emissions updates may differ across that boundary. Name the boundary to your breaker — pre-facelift 2009–2012 versus post-facelift 2012–2015 — and ask them to confirm fitment against your engine code and registration rather than assuming a like-for-like swap.

For the standard exhaust system, trim level — SE, Sport or M Sport — does not affect fitment; what matters is your engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel) and emissions era. That said, M Sport models often feature different tailpipe finishers or valance cut-outs, so a system pulled from an SE may look slightly different at the rear even if it fits mechanically. Confirm the engine code match with the breaker and be prepared for minor cosmetic differences at the back end.

The G11 generation (2015 onwards) diesel models all run within Euro 6 emissions rules, so engine code and exact model year both matter when it comes to DPF and catalytic converter compatibility. Whether a specific DPF or cat assembly from one G11 diesel will interchange with another is strong confirm-with-breaker territory — give the breaker your full registration and engine code so they can verify the emissions hardware matches before you commit.

The G11 (standard wheelbase) and G12 (long-wheelbase) share the same generation from 2015 and the same engine families, but rear exhaust sections are often trimmed to suit the longer bodyshell on the G12. Confirm the wheelbase variant and your engine code with the breaker against your registration, as fitting an incorrectly sized rear section could require unwanted modification and may affect the MOT.