Used BMW M3 Headrest
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Buying a used BMW M3 headrest: what matters
Fitment on a used headrest varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
- State whether it's front or rear
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Fitment questions
Do BMW M3 headrests actually fit differently to a standard 3 Series?
Yes, the M3 has its own sport seat designs that differ from standard 3 Series seats, so M3 headrests are specific to M3 (and sometimes M3 Competition) variants rather than being shared with everyday 318i or 320d models. Always source your headrest from an M3 donor car to ensure it matches your seat style. Confirm the exact seat type with the breaker against your registration.
Will an E46 M3 headrest fit my E36 M3?
The E36 M3 ran from 1992 to 1999 and the E46 M3 from 2001 to 2006, and these are entirely different generations with different seat designs, so headrests do not interchange between them. Source a headrest from the correct generation for your car. Confirm exact seat and trim details with the breaker against your registration.
Does it matter whether my M3 is a saloon, coupe or convertible when sourcing a headrest?
For most generations the headrest itself is tied to the seat type rather than the body style, but some generations of M3 were only offered in certain body styles — the E46 M3, for instance, came as a coupe and convertible but not a saloon. The key fitment factors are the generation and the specific seat fitted to your car. Confirm the body style and seat variant with the breaker against your registration.
I have an E90 M3 — will a headrest from an E92 M3 fit it?
The E90 (saloon), E92 (coupe) and E93 (convertible) M3 all belong to the same fourth-generation M3 family produced from 2007 to 2013 and share broadly the same seat architecture, so there is a reasonable chance of interchange. However, seat trim and headrest finishing can vary between body styles, and you should also be aware that NS (nearside) and OS (offside) front headrests are not always interchangeable. Confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.
Does the M3 Competition trim use different headrests to the standard M3?
The M3 Competition typically features sport or extended-comfort seat options that can differ in construction and headrest design from the standard M3 seat, so they may not be a direct match. The generation of the car is the primary fitment guide, but seat option or trim level is also relevant for headrests. Confirm the exact seat specification fitted to your car with the breaker against your registration.
Does it matter which side — driver's or passenger's — I specify when ordering a used M3 headrest?
For front seats it can matter, as some sport seats have asymmetric headrest designs or different wear patterns, and for cars with side-curtain or seat-mounted airbag systems the seat surrounds differ by side — though the headrest itself is not typically the airbag component. To avoid receiving the wrong part, always specify NS (nearside, passenger) or OS (offside, driver) when contacting the breaker. Confirm the exact side and seat type with the breaker against your registration.