Used BMW i5 Bonnet Strut

Yes, the BMW i5 uses gas-charged bonnet struts to hold the bonnet open - this is standard across all i5 variants including the eDrive40, xDrive40, and M60. The i5 does not use a traditional prop rod, so if your strut has failed and the bonnet will no longer stay up on its own, replacing the strut is the correct fix. You will typically need one strut per side (NS and OS).

The BMW i5 (G60) launched in 2023 and no facelift has been introduced within that timeframe, so a 2024 strut and a 2023 strut are from the same generation and should be the same part. That said, always confirm the part number with the breaker against your specific registration to be certain, as minor production changes can occasionally occur mid-cycle without a formal facelift.

No, trim level does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the i5 - the bonnet and its struts are shared across the range regardless of whether the car is an eDrive40, xDrive40, or M60. The front end panels are common across the G60 generation, so you do not need to seek out a strut specifically from an M60 car. Simply match the generation (G60) and confirm with the breaker against your reg.

The BMW i5 is offered in both saloon (G60) and Touring estate (G61) body styles, and while the rear of the car differs significantly, the front-end structure including the bonnet and its struts is shared across both body styles within the G60 generation. A strut from an i5 Touring should therefore interchange with one from the i5 saloon, but confirm this with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing, as we cannot guarantee fitment.

The i5 and the current G60 5 Series share the same platform and the same bonnet, so bonnet struts from a G60 520i, 530i, 530d or similar are widely understood to be interchangeable with the i5. This is worth exploring if i5-specific struts are hard to find, as breakers with conventional G60 5 Series cars are likely to be more plentiful. Always confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration before buying.

The NS (nearside) strut is on the left-hand side of the car as you sit in the driver's seat, and the OS (offside) is on the right - on a UK right-hand-drive i5 the NS is the passenger side and the OS is the driver's side. On many cars both struts age at a similar rate, so if one has failed it is worth asking the breaker for both sides to save a return visit. Check with the breaker whether they are selling struts individually or as a pair.