Used BMW i7 Gearbox

The BMW i7 (G70) launched in 2023 and is a single generation running from that point, so a 2023 and 2024 unit are built on the same platform with the same drive units — engine (motor) codes are the key matching point here, so confirm your exact motor code from your V5 or a VIN check before ordering. Providing that code to the breaker gives them the best chance of matching the correct unit. Never rely on year alone; always confirm fitment with the breaker against your registration.

The xDrive60 and the M70 xDrive are mechanically distinct — the M70 uses a higher-output dual-motor setup with different drive unit specifications, so the gearbox and drive unit assemblies are not interchangeable between these two variants. Fuel type and drive unit code matter above everything else here; pull your motor code from your V5 or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker. Do not assume cross-fitment based on the shared i7 (G70) platform alone.

Trim level does not affect gearbox fitment on the i7 — Excellence, M Sport, and other specification packages are cosmetic and equipment differences rather than mechanical ones. What matters is the drive unit (motor) code and whether you have the single-motor or dual-motor xDrive configuration. You may notice cosmetic differences when collecting or receiving the part, but these have no bearing on whether the gearbox itself will fit.

The i7 (G70) and i5 (G60) are separate platforms with different drive unit assemblies, so cross-model fitment is not straightforward and should not be assumed. Motor codes between different BMW EV models will typically differ, and even where units look physically similar, calibration and mounting differences may prevent correct installation. Supply your exact motor code to the breaker and ask them specifically whether a unit from another model has been confirmed to interchange.

ECU pairing and immobiliser coding are topics you should confirm with the breaker and your fitting garage rather than take as given — we cannot state as fact how the i7's drive unit communicates with the vehicle's control systems in every scenario. Some BMW EV drive units may require specialist coding after fitment, and a breaker with i7 experience or a BMW-specialist workshop will be best placed to advise. Factor potential coding costs into your budget before committing to a purchase.

The single most useful detail is your motor (engine) code, which you can find on your V5 logbook or by running a VIN check — this identifies the exact drive unit fitted to your car more reliably than the year or badge alone. You should also note your fuel type (the i7 is fully electric) and whether you have the rear-wheel-drive single-motor or the xDrive dual-motor configuration. Supply these details to the breaker alongside your registration, and ask them to confirm fitment against your specific vehicle before purchasing.