Used BMW i7 Engine

The BMW i7 (G70) launched in 2023 and is a single generation with no facelift confirmed as of this writing, so a 2023 and 2024 i7 are within the same generation and the drive units are likely compatible in principle. That said, the engine code or motor part number from your V5 or a VIN check is the most important detail to match, as BMW can introduce running production changes mid-year. Take your registration and the donor car's details to the breaker and ask them to cross-reference part numbers before buying. Fitment cannot be guaranteed without that check.

The i7 xDrive60 and i7 M70 xDrive are both G70-generation cars but use different drive unit configurations — the M70 is a higher-output twin-motor setup and the drive units are not the same as those in the xDrive60. Match the exact motor or engine code from the V5 or a VIN check to the donor unit rather than going by badge alone, as the mechanical difference here is significant. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to make sure the units, outputs, and any associated control units are compatible. Fitment cannot be guaranteed without that check.

Trim level — whether Excellence, M Sport, or any other — does not affect which drive units or motors are fitted to the i7; fitment follows the drivetrain specification, not the trim badge. What you may find is that ancillary components or interior items differ between trims, but those are cosmetic or comfort differences and irrelevant to the engine itself. Focus on matching the engine or motor code, fuel type, and drivetrain specification from your V5. Confirm the specific part numbers with the breaker against your registration.

The BMW i7 uses sophisticated control systems, and whether the replacement drive unit or associated control modules need coding or pairing to your car is something you must confirm with the breaker and your chosen installer — we cannot state the exact requirements as fact, as these can vary. In practice, many modern BMW electric and hybrid drivetrains do require some level of software configuration after a unit swap. Make sure your garage or BMW specialist is aware the part is used and sourced from a breaker so they can advise on any coding steps needed. Fitment cannot be guaranteed without confirming this in advance.

The BMW i7 G70 shares its platform with the petrol and plug-in hybrid 7 Series G70, but the all-electric i7 uses electric drive units rather than a combustion engine, so direct swaps between an i7 drive unit and a combustion or hybrid powertrain are not a straightforward exchange. Engine or motor compatibility across these variants should never be assumed from the shared platform or body shell alone. Supply your exact registration and the donor car's VIN to the breaker so they can check part numbers properly. Fitment across these variants cannot be confirmed without that check.

The BMW i7 G70 generation launched in 2023 and no facelift has been confirmed as of this writing, so we cannot state a facelift year with confidence and will not invent one. If BMW does introduce a mid-cycle update with revised drive units, whether those units cross the pre- and post-facelift boundary is something you must confirm with the breaker against your registration and the donor car's specification. The engine or motor code from the V5 is the single most reliable guide, and any boundary crossing should be verified part-number to part-number. Fitment cannot be guaranteed without that check.