BMW M3 Gearbox Mount Replacement Parts

Yes, the BMW M3 has a gearbox mount — it is a rear-wheel-drive car across all generations, and the gearbox mount (sometimes called a transmission mount) secures the gearbox to the subframe or body. Because the M3 has always been RWD, this is a genuine fitment part on every generation. If you are searching for a propshaft centre bearing or differential mount instead, those are separate parts, so make sure you have identified the correct component before getting quotes from a breaker.

These are two distinct generations — the E46 M3 ran from 2001 to 2006 with the S54 straight-six engine, while the E90/E92/E93 M3 ran from 2007 to 2013 with the S65 V8 engine — and the gearbox mounts are not the same. The engines, gearbox units, and mounting geometry differ significantly between generations, so a cross-generation swap is very unlikely to be compatible. Always supply your registration or engine code to the breaker so they can match the correct mount to your specific car.

Yes, gearbox type is one of the most important fitment factors here — the E90/E92/E93 M3 was available with either a six-speed manual or the seven-speed M-DCT dual-clutch gearbox, and these are physically different units that may use different mounts and mounting points. Always confirm whether your car is manual or DCT before ordering, and supply this detail alongside your engine code when contacting a breaker. Your V5 or a VIN check will confirm the gearbox code if you are unsure.

No — body style does not affect gearbox mount fitment on the M3, as the mount is a mechanical component that follows the engine and gearbox combination rather than the body shell. The E90 saloon, E92 coupe, and E93 convertible all share the same S65 V8 and gearbox configurations within the 2007–2013 generation, so the mount should be the same across those body styles for the same gearbox type. Confirm the gearbox type and engine code with the breaker to be sure.

Both years fall within the same E90/E92/E93 generation (2007–2013), so the engine code and gearbox type are the key fitment factors rather than the model year in this case. However, BMW did occasionally make minor ancillary and mounting changes during a production run, so it is worth confirming against your exact registration with the breaker rather than assuming all years within the generation are identical. Supply your engine code — S65B40 for the V8 — alongside your gearbox type (manual or DCT) when requesting a quote.

No — Competition Pack and similar options on the M3 are performance or chassis tuning packages that do not change the fundamental engine or gearbox unit, so they have no bearing on gearbox mount fitment. What matters is the engine code and gearbox type, not the trim or option pack specified on your car. Focus on supplying your engine code and confirming manual or DCT with the breaker, and the trim level can be disregarded entirely for this part.