Second Hand BMW i5 Wiper Motor

The BMW i5 launched in 2023 as the fully electric version of the G60-generation 5 Series, so at the time of writing all UK i5s fall within that single generation with no facelift boundary yet established. Front and rear wiper motors should therefore interchange across the 2023-onwards build range, though you should always confirm the specific part number with your breaker against your exact registration to be sure.

Because both a 2023 and a 2024 i5 sit within the same G60 generation with no facelift break between them, the front wiper motor is expected to be the same unit. Confirm the part number with the breaker against both registrations before buying, as minor production-run changes can occur mid-year without a formal model update.

The i5 shares its G60 bodyshell with the combustion-engined G60 5 Series, and wiper motors are body-shell and generation-dependent rather than drivetrain-dependent, so a G60 5 Series front wiper motor is generally expected to cross over to the i5. That said, always quote your i5's registration to the breaker and ask them to match part numbers, as there can occasionally be subtle differences between variants on a shared platform.

Trim level does not affect wiper motor fitment on the i5; the motor is determined by generation (G60) and whether it is the front or rear unit, not by whether the car is an eDrive40, xDrive40 or M60. You may find minor cosmetic differences on parts pulled from different trim cars — such as wiper arm finish — but the motor itself should be the same, so do not limit your search by trim when approaching a breaker.

The i5 is offered in both saloon and Touring (estate) body styles, and rear wiper motors are specific to body style because the tailgate design differs between them, so a Touring rear motor will not necessarily match a saloon rear motor. Always tell the breaker whether your car is the Touring or the saloon, and confirm against your registration, to make sure you receive the correct unit.

Give the breaker your full vehicle registration and specify whether you need the front or rear motor and whether your car is the saloon or Touring, as those are the details that actually govern fitment. Because the i5 is a relatively new model with limited breaker stock, it is worth asking the breaker to verify the part number from their donor vehicle against the number on your car before you commit to buying.