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No two seat belts are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
No — the E38 (1994–2001) and E65 (2002–2008) are different generations with completely different interior architectures, so the seat belts are not interchangeable. You'll need to source a belt specifically from the same generation as your car. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.
The E65 ran from 2002 to 2008 and received a facelift in 2005, and while the interior structure remained broadly the same generation, trim details and pretensioner variants can differ across that 2005 boundary. Name the boundary to the breaker and ask them to confirm whether the specific belt from a pre-2005 car matches your post-2005 car against your registration. This is a safety-critical pretensioner component, so professional fitting is strongly recommended regardless.
Trim level can affect seat belt fitment on the 7 Series because M Sport models often feature sports seats with different belt routing and anchor points compared to standard SE specification. You should tell the breaker exactly which trim your car is and confirm they are supplying a belt from the same trim. Cosmetic differences such as stitching colour may also vary, so check that too if appearance matters to you.
Yes, side absolutely matters — nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) seat belts are handed components and are not interchangeable. Always specify NS or OS clearly when requesting a quote from the breaker. Fitting the wrong side will mean the belt does not align correctly with the buckle and anchor points.
The F01 (standard wheelbase) and F02 (long wheelbase) share the same generation from 2008 to 2015, and front seat belts are generally likely to be compatible between them, but rear seat belt lengths can differ due to the extended wheelbase of the F02. Confirm the specific row and side with the breaker against your registration before buying. As a pretensioner safety component, professional fitting is recommended.
The G11 (standard wheelbase) and G12 (long wheelbase) are both part of the same seventh-generation 7 Series from 2015 onwards, so front belts may well share the same part, but rear belts are likely to differ due to the wheelbase difference. Confirm the exact row, side, and your registration with the breaker to make sure you are getting the right belt. Seat belts are safety-critical pretensioner components, so always have them fitted by a qualified technician.