Cheap BMW 8 Series CV Joints

Yes, all BMW 8 Series variants have CV joints — they are used on both the front driveshafts (on xDrive all-wheel-drive models) and the rear driveshafts, which are present on every 8 Series regardless of drivetrain, as the car is rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive throughout the range. Even on standard rear-wheel-drive cars, the rear driveshafts use CV joints to allow for suspension movement. So whether you have a 840i, 840d, M850i or M8, you will have rear CV joints at minimum, and xDrive models will also have fronts.

The current BMW 8 Series (G15 coupe, G14 convertible, G16 Gran Coupe) covers the 2018-onwards generation as a single platform, so a 2019 and a 2022 are within the same generation. That said, whether a specific CV joint or driveshaft from a 2019 car will physically interchange with a 2022 car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as there can be mid-generation updates to driveshaft assemblies. Give the breaker your reg and ask them to verify the part number against their donor vehicle.

Yes, engine size and output can affect the driveshaft and CV joint specification, as higher-torque variants like the M850i xDrive are engineered to handle significantly more power than the 840i. The CV joint assemblies on an M850i may be rated differently to those on an 840i, so always tell the breaker your exact model and engine when requesting a quote. Trim level alone (such as interior or exterior specification) does not affect CV joint fitment — it is the engine and drivetrain configuration that matters.

No — CV joints and driveshafts are side-specific on the BMW 8 Series, so you must order the correct nearside (NS, left) or offside (OS, right) unit for your car. The lengths and sometimes the joint geometry differ between sides, particularly at the rear where asymmetric differential positioning is common. Always tell your breaker clearly which side you need, referring to NS or OS as viewed from the driver's seat.

Yes — an xDrive all-wheel-drive 8 Series has CV joints on both the front and rear driveshafts, giving it more CV joints in total than a standard rear-wheel-drive 8 Series, which only has rear driveshaft CV joints. If you have an xDrive model and are sourcing a front CV joint, make sure the donor car at the breaker is also an xDrive variant, as rear-wheel-drive cars will not have the front driveshaft components you need. Confirm the drivetrain of the donor vehicle with the breaker before agreeing a price.

No — M Sport and other trim designations on the 8 Series relate to cosmetic and suspension tuning choices rather than the driveshaft or CV joint specification, so trim level alone does not change which CV joint you need. What does matter is the engine variant, whether the car is rear-wheel-drive or xDrive, and which side (NS or OS) the joint is from. Confirm the engine code and drivetrain with your breaker against your registration to make sure you get the right part.