BMW 7 Series Front Panel Replacement Parts

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 generation is the most important thing to get right when sourcing a front panel, as panels are not interchangeable between generations. Check your registration plate year against these ranges to confirm which generation you have before approaching a breaker.

Both a 2010 and a 2013 7 Series fall within the F01/F02 generation (2008–2015), however this generation received a facelift in 2012 which brought changes to the front-end styling including the grille, lights and bumper arrangement. Whether the specific front panel from a pre-facelift 2010 car will interchange with your post-facelift 2013 car is not something we can confirm as fact — confirm this directly with the breaker against your registration, as the facelift boundary is the key risk here.

Both 2004 and 2007 fall within the E65/E66 generation (2001–2008), but this generation also received a facelift in 2005 which altered the front-end styling notably. A panel from a 2004 pre-facelift car and one from a 2007 post-facelift car may look different and could have different mounting points — always confirm with the breaker whether the specific panel crosses the 2005 facelift boundary before purchasing.

No — the front panel is shared across the standard and long-wheelbase versions within the same generation, as the wheelbase difference only affects the rear section of the body. You do not need to specify wheelbase when sourcing a front panel, though you should still confirm your generation and facelift period with the breaker.

Trim level does not affect the core front panel structure, and a panel from an SE will be the same body pressing as one from an M Sport within the same generation and facelift period. However, be aware that M Sport models typically feature different bumper styling and grille surrounds, so if you want a like-for-like cosmetic match you should mention your trim to the breaker so they can source accordingly.

No — the G11/G12 generation (2015–2022) and the F01/F02 generation (2008–2015) are entirely different platforms with different front-end architecture, so panels from these generations are not interchangeable. Always make sure your breaker is supplying a panel from the correct generation for your car by giving them your full registration number.