BMW M4 CV Joints Replacement Parts
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A buyer's guide to used BMW M4 cv joints
No two cv jointss are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's left or right, inner or outer
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Fitment questions
Do BMW M4 CV joints actually exist, or is the M4 rear-wheel drive only?
The BMW M4 is predominantly a rear-wheel-drive car, which means the front axle does not use CV joints in the driven-axle sense — however, CV joints do exist on the M4 as part of the rear driveshafts (half-shafts) that deliver power to the rear wheels. From the F82 generation (2014–2020) onwards, and including the G82 generation (2021-present) which also offered the M xDrive four-wheel-drive variant, rear CV joints are a genuine fitment. If you were expecting front driven CV joints, you may be thinking of a front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive layout — on the M4 it is the rear driveshaft CV joints you need.
Will CV joints from a 2017 F82 M4 fit a 2019 F82 M4?
Both the 2017 and 2019 cars sit within the same F82 generation (2014–2020), so the rear driveshaft CV joints are very likely to be the same part. However, there were mid-generation running-gear revisions on the F82, so it is worth confirming the exact part number with the breaker against your registration to be certain before buying.
Do CV joints differ between the F82 M4 (2014–2020) and the G82 M4 (2021–present)?
Yes — the F82 and G82 are completely different generations built on different platforms, so the rear driveshaft CV joints are not interchangeable between them. Always specify which generation your car is when requesting a quote from a breaker, and confirm against your registration plate for a definitive match.
Does the M4 trim level — for example Competition versus standard — affect which CV joints are needed?
Trim level alone does not alter the CV joint fitment on the M4; the driveshaft and CV joint specification is driven by the platform and drivetrain rather than the Competition badge or interior specification. The one meaningful difference to confirm with the breaker is whether your G82 M4 is the standard rear-wheel-drive model or the M xDrive four-wheel-drive variant, as the front driveshaft CV joints exist only on the xDrive version.
Do I need to specify NS or OS when buying a used M4 CV joint from a breaker?
Yes — rear driveshaft CV joints are handed, so you need to tell the breaker whether you need the nearside (NS, left) or offside (OS, right) joint. Getting this wrong means the part will not fit, so double-check which side needs replacing before you request quotes.
Can I use CV joints from a standard F30 BMW 3 Series on my F82 M4?
The F82 M4 shares some platform DNA with the F30 3 Series, but the M4's uprated drivetrain, wider track, and higher power outputs mean the driveshaft and CV joint specifications are different from standard 3 Series parts. Always ask the breaker to confirm the part against your M4's registration rather than assuming 3 Series parts will interchange.