BMW i7 Shock Absorber Replacement Parts

The BMW i7 (G70) launched in 2022 and is the first generation of BMW's electric 7 Series; no facelift has been confirmed as of 2024, so all current UK cars sit within the same generation boundary. Because it is a single generation with no mid-cycle structural revision yet established, shock absorbers from any G70 i7 are broadly from the same platform, but suspension tuning variants do exist and you should confirm against your exact registration with the breaker before buying.

Both the 2022 and 2024 i7 are G70-generation cars with no confirmed facelift boundary between them, so they share the same basic suspension architecture. In practice, damper rates and specification can vary within a generation — for example between standard and air-suspension or adaptive setups — so confirm with the breaker that the unit matches your specific build before purchasing. Never assume fitment purely on year.

Drive variant and power output can affect suspension specification on the i7, particularly as the M70 xDrive is a significantly heavier and more powerful flagship that may carry different damper rates or uprated components. The xDrive50 and xDrive60 are closer in specification, but you should not assume their shock absorbers are identical without checking. Confirm the exact variant and build code on your registration with the breaker, as fitment across these power grades cannot be guaranteed.

Trim level alone — for instance moving between standard i7 and the longer-wheelbase i7 L specification — does not itself determine shock absorber fitment in the way that wheelbase or suspension package does. However, the i7 is available in standard and extended-wheelbase (L) body lengths, and these do use different rear suspension components, so wheelbase is the key dimension to confirm. Cosmetic trim differences such as interior finish or exterior packs have no bearing on running gear. Always give the breaker your full registration so they can match the correct unit.

On the BMW i7, front shock absorbers are handed — the nearside and offside units are mirror images and are not interchangeable, so you must specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. Rear shock absorbers on many saloon platforms are identical left-to-right, but given the i7's complex rear air-suspension options this is not guaranteed, and you should still state the side to your breaker to be safe. Getting the side wrong means a wasted journey and a return, so always confirm NS or OS clearly.

The i7 (G70 electric) shares its G70 platform with the petrol and plug-in hybrid 7 Series launched at the same time, but the i7 is heavier due to its battery pack and may carry different suspension tuning as a result. Whether a unit from a petrol G70 7 Series physically fits and performs correctly on an i7 is not something that can be confirmed as fact here — route this question directly to a breaker who can check part numbers against your registration. Do not assume cross-model fitment based on platform alone.