Second Hand BMW M2 Bulkhead

The BMW M2 comes in two generations: the F87 (2016–2021) and the G87 (2023-onwards), each built on a completely different platform, so bulkheads do not cross between them. Within the F87 generation, bulkheads are generally consistent, but confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before ordering. The G87 is a newer platform and parts are less commonly available from dismantlers at this stage.

Both the standard M2 and the M2 Competition sit on the same F87 platform and share the same two-door coupe body, so the bulkhead is not affected by the Competition designation — trim level and engine do not influence bulkhead fitment. A 2018 F87 bulkhead is therefore likely to be compatible with a 2020 F87, but you should confirm against your specific registration with the breaker in case of any mid-generation pressing changes.

No — engine specification and trim level do not determine bulkhead fitment; what matters is the platform and body style. The M2 was only offered as a two-door coupe throughout both the F87 and G87 generations, so there are no body style variables to worry about within each generation. Simply confirm the generation with the breaker and match against your registration.

The F87 M2 shares its platform lineage with the F22 2 Series family, but whether the bulkhead panels interchange between these related models is something you must confirm with the breaker against your registration, as pressings can differ between same-platform variants sold under different names. Do not assume fitment just because the cars are closely related — the breaker will be able to check the part numbers for your specific vehicle.

No — 2016 falls within the first-generation F87 (2016–2021) and 2023 is the second-generation G87, which uses an entirely different platform and body structure. These bulkheads are not interchangeable, and you must source a part from the correct generation. Always give the breaker your registration so they can confirm the right platform match.

The bulkhead on a right-hand-drive UK M2 is typically a mirror image of the left-hand-drive version, as the bulkhead incorporates the scuttle and firewall area which changes side depending on steering configuration. You should confirm with the breaker that the part they have comes from a right-hand-drive vehicle to match your UK car, and always verify against your registration before purchasing.