Used BMW M4 Central Locking Motor
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Choosing the right used BMW M4 central locking motor
Used central locking motors 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:
- Specify front/rear and left/right
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Fitment questions
Does the BMW M4 have a central locking motor?
Yes, the BMW M4 does have central locking motors — each door contains an individual locking actuator (motor) that operates the central locking system. These are genuine, replaceable components and are commonly sourced from breakers when a door fails to lock or unlock. If your door is not responding to the key fob or interior switch, a faulty central locking motor is a likely culprit.
Will a central locking motor from an F82 M4 fit my G82 M4?
The F82 M4 ran from 2014 to 2020, while the G82 M4 launched in 2021 — these are entirely different generations with different door and locking system architectures. A central locking motor from the F82 is very unlikely to be compatible with the G82, and the same applies in reverse. Confirm the exact generation with the breaker against your registration before buying.
Does it matter whether my M4 is a Competition or a standard model when sourcing a central locking motor?
No — trim level does not affect the central locking motor, so a part from a standard M4 should be the same unit as one from a Competition or Competition xDrive variant, provided the generation matches. The central locking system is not uprated or changed between these trims. That said, always confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure.
Can I use a central locking motor from a standard BMW 4 Series (F32) in my F82 M4?
The F82 M4 and the F32 4 Series share the same generation platform and broadly the same door construction, so the central locking actuators may well interchange. This is a reasonable avenue to explore with a breaker, as F32 parts are often more plentiful and less expensive than M4-specific ones. Confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.
My 2017 M4 has a faulty NS rear central locking motor — will one from a 2014 car fit?
Both a 2014 and a 2017 M4 fall within the same F82 generation (2014–2020), so the central locking motor should be the same unit throughout that period, front or rear, NS or OS. There were no significant mid-cycle changes to the locking system that would affect this part. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to be certain, but this is a straightforward swap within the same generation.
Is the central locking motor the same across all F82 M4 build years, including post-facelift cars?
The F82 M4 received a facelift around 2017, but this focused on cosmetic updates and minor equipment changes rather than alterations to the door locking system. The central locking motor is expected to be consistent across the full F82 run from 2014 to 2020. To be certain a pre-facelift part fits a post-facelift car or vice versa, confirm with the breaker against your registration.