BMW 7 Series Track Rod Replacement Parts

Yes, track rods (also called tie rods) are a genuine fitment on the BMW 7 Series across all generations — the 7 Series is rear-wheel drive (or xDrive all-wheel drive on later cars) and has a conventional front steering rack with inner and outer track rod ends on both the nearside and offside. Make sure you specify whether you need the inner track rod, the outer track rod end, or the complete assembly, as breakers will list these separately. Also confirm NS (nearside, left) or OS (offside, right) when requesting a quote.

These are entirely different generations — the E38 ran from 1994 to 2001, and the E65 (and long-wheelbase E66) ran from 2001 to 2008 — and the steering geometry, rack, and track rod dimensions changed significantly between them, so they are not interchangeable. Stick to the correct generation when sourcing your part, and always confirm the exact part reference against your registration with the breaker before buying.

Engine size can influence running gear on some cars, but on the BMW 7 Series the track rod fitment is primarily determined by the body generation (E38, E65/E66, F01/F02, G11/G12) and wheelbase (standard or long) rather than the specific engine variant. That said, if your car is fitted with active steering or integral active steering (available on F01 and G11 generation cars) the steering components differ from a standard-steering car, so confirm this with the breaker against your registration. Trim level alone — SE, Sport, M Sport — does not affect which track rod you need.

The F01 (standard wheelbase) and F02 (long wheelbase) generation launched in 2008 and replaced the E65/E66, so a 2010 car will be an F01 or F02 — not an E65. These are completely different platforms with different steering components, so using an E65 track rod on an F01 or vice versa will not work. Confirm the exact generation and wheelbase with your breaker using your registration to make sure you get the right part.

No — SE, Sport, and M Sport are trim designations that affect interior spec, styling, and sometimes suspension tune, but they do not change the track rod itself. The key factors are the generation of car, the wheelbase (standard or long), and whether your car has standard or active/integral active steering. Your breaker will identify the correct part from your registration number, so have that ready when you request a quote.

The F01/F02 generation ran from 2008 to 2015, and the G11/G12 generation launched in 2015 — so depending on exact build dates, a 2013 car is an F01/F02 and a 2016 car is likely a G11/G12, meaning they are different platforms and the parts will not interchange. Even if both cars fell within the same generation, you should confirm the specific part reference against your registration with the breaker, as mid-generation updates can affect component compatibility. Always provide your full registration to the breaker rather than relying on year alone.