Second Hand BMW 8 Series Bonnet Strut

Yes, the BMW 8 Series does use bonnet struts (gas struts) to hold the bonnet open - this is standard fitment across the range. Unlike some older vehicles that rely on a manual prop rod, the 8 Series uses gas-pressurised struts on both sides of the bonnet, so if yours has lost pressure or is sagging, a replacement strut is the correct part to look for.

The current BMW 8 Series (G14/G15/G16) launched in 2018 and covers your 2019 and 2022 cars within the same generation, so the bonnet and its associated struts are from a shared platform. However, BMW did introduce a facelift to the 8 Series range around 2022, which brought changes to the front end including the grille and lights, and this could affect bonnet panel geometry and therefore strut positioning. We'd recommend confirming with the breaker against both registration numbers before purchasing, as crossing the pre-facelift to facelift boundary is the key risk here.

Bonnet struts are determined by the front-end structure and bonnet panel, not by the body style behind the A-pillars. Within the same generation, the Coupe (G15), Convertible (G14), and Gran Coupe (G16) share the same front-end architecture, so the bonnet struts should be the same part across all three body styles. Confirm the part numbers match with the breaker to be certain, but body style alone is not a reason to expect a difference.

Trim level and engine variant do not affect bonnet strut fitment - the bonnet and its gas struts are the same across the 8 Series range whether the car is an 840i, 840d, M850i, or M8. You can search across all trim levels with confidence when sourcing a used strut from a breaker. Cosmetically the bonnets look the same, so there are no trim-specific differences to worry about here.

Technically you can replace just the failed strut, and a used part from a breaker is a cost-effective way to do this. However, if both struts are from the same original fitment and one has failed, the other is often not far behind, so many mechanics recommend replacing in pairs for reliability. Ask your breaker whether they can supply both NS and OS struts from the same vehicle to keep age and condition consistent.

The safest approach is to give the breaker your full vehicle registration number, as this allows them to look up the exact BMW parts codes for your car and match the strut accordingly. This is especially important if your car sits near the 2022 facelift boundary, where front-end components may differ between pre-facelift and facelifted cars. A reputable breaker will cross-reference the part number from the donor vehicle against your reg before dispatching.