Used BMW i4 CV Joints

Yes, the BMW i4 does have CV joints — despite being fully electric, it still uses conventional driveshafts with CV joints to transfer drive to the wheels, and on the all-wheel-drive xDrive variants (such as the eDrive40 and M50) there are CV joints at both axles. Even the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 has CV joints on its rear driveshafts. So this is a genuine part to be searching for on the i4.

The BMW i4 launched for the 2022 model year as the first generation (G26 platform), and as of 2025 it remains within that first generation with no full model change having taken place. This means donor cars at UK breakers will all be from the same G26 generation, which is helpful for compatibility — but always confirm the exact variant against your registration when speaking to a breaker.

Yes, this is likely to matter — the M50 is an all-wheel-drive variant with higher power output and greater torque, which typically means heavier-duty driveshaft and CV joint components compared with the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40. The eDrive40 only has rear CV joints, while the M50 has them front and rear. Always confirm the correct part for your specific variant with the breaker, quoting your registration number.

Trim level alone (for example Sport versus M Sport badging) does not affect CV joint fitment — what matters is the drivetrain variant, specifically whether your car is rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and the power output of the motor. The M50 xDrive and the eDrive40 are mechanically distinct in this regard, so focus on those differences rather than trim names when sourcing the part. A breaker will be able to cross-reference using your registration to confirm the correct driveshaft and CV joint specification.

Yes, side matters — CV joints and driveshafts are side-specific (nearside/OS), and on the i4 the left and right units are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker which side you need, and double-check this against your own vehicle before ordering to avoid unnecessary returns.

As both fall within the same G26 first generation, there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but mid-generation running changes to driveshaft or CV joint specification cannot be ruled out and are not always publicly documented. You should confirm fitment directly with the breaker, giving them your full registration number, so they can check the specific part numbers against their donor vehicle.