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Used handbrake levers vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
No — the BMW i7 does not have a traditional handbrake lever at all. Like most modern BMWs, the i7 uses an electronic parking brake (EPB), operated by a small button or switch on the centre console rather than a physical lever. If you're searching for a handbrake lever, it's likely you actually need the electronic parking brake switch or button assembly instead.
On the BMW i7, the parking brake is fully electronic, so the part you're looking for is the EPB switch — a small rocker or button unit typically mounted in the centre console area. When searching on Findapart or asking a breaker for a quote, describe it as an 'electronic parking brake switch' or 'EPB switch' rather than a handbrake lever. This will help breakers identify and supply the correct part for your car.
No — because the i7 never had a mechanical handbrake lever in any variant, there is no lever to source or swap from any generation of BMW. The i7 launched in 2022 as the first generation (G70) and has always used an electronic parking brake system across all trims and drivetrain configurations. If you need a parking brake component, you'll want the EPB switch or potentially an EPB actuator, not a lever.
The BMW i7 is available in variants including the eDrive50 and xDrive60, and trim level or interior specification could influence the exact switch or console surround fitted. It's worth confirming with the breaker that the switch they have comes from a car matching your specific trim or interior grade, as console detailing can vary. The drivetrain difference (rear-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive) is unlikely to affect the EPB switch itself, but always confirm against your registration to be sure.
The BMW i7 (G70) launched in 2022 and all examples to date fall within the same first generation, so a 2022 and 2023 car share the same platform and are likely to use the same EPB switch. However, BMW can make minor running production changes that aren't always publicly documented, so ask the breaker to cross-reference the part number against your registration before purchasing. There are no known generation or facelift boundaries within the G70 range at this stage that would affect fitment.