Second Hand BMW i5 Window Motor

A window motor is the electric motor that drives the window regulator to raise and lower a door glass, and yes, the BMW i5 does have them — all variants of the i5 are fully electric or hybrid saloons with powered windows as standard across every trim level. There is no manual window option on the i5, so every door on every variant will have a window motor fitted. You will need to specify which door yours is from when requesting quotes from a breaker.

The BMW i5 (G60) launched in 2023, and as of 2025 the model is still within its first generation with no facelift yet established — so all i5s built so far share the same body generation. Within the same generation, door window motors are generally position-specific rather than year-specific, but confirm the exact year and door position with the breaker against your registration to be sure no mid-production changes affect your specific door.

Yes, side absolutely matters — the nearside (NS, passenger-side left) and offside (OS, driver-side right) window motors are mirror-image fitments and are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker which side you need, using NS for the left/passenger side and OS for the right/driver side, as is standard UK convention. Ordering the wrong side is a very common mistake, so double-check before requesting a quote.

Yes, front and rear door window motors are different parts — the door frames, glass dimensions, and regulator geometry differ between front and rear positions. When contacting a breaker, specify whether you need a front or rear motor as well as the NS or OS side. Getting all four details right (generation, front or rear, NS or OS) gives you the best chance of a correct match.

Trim level does not affect window motor fitment on the i5 — the door structure and regulator setup are the same regardless of whether you have an eDrive40, xDrive40, or M60 variant. The motor is determined by door position (front or rear, NS or OS) and generation, not by powertrain or trim. You may simply get a motor pulled from a different-spec donor car, which makes no practical difference.

The BMW i5 shares its G60 body platform with the combustion-engine G60 5 Series, and the door structures are the same across the range, which means window motors from a G60 petrol or diesel 5 Series are likely to share the same fitment. However, because platform sharing does not always guarantee identical part numbers across every build date and door position, you should confirm this cross-reference with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing. A reputable breaker will be able to check part numbers to verify compatibility.