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Used radiators 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:
The BMW M4 (F82/F83) ran from 2014 to 2020, and within that generation the S55 twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine remained constant, so a radiator from any year in that range is generally considered compatible with another — but always confirm with the breaker against your registration, as ancillary and mounting details can vary within a production run.
The F82 M4 received a facelift from around 2018 onwards, though the S55 engine code carried across that boundary; the radiator core and connections may well interchange, but because ancillary and mounting changes can occur mid-production, you should confirm fitment with the breaker against your exact registration rather than assume it carries straight over.
The M4 Competition and standard M4 share the same S55 engine code and cooling system architecture, so the radiator itself is not a trim-specific part — fitment is determined by engine code, not the Competition badge. You may notice cosmetic differences between donor and recipient cars such as different trim finishes around the front end, but these do not affect whether the radiator fits. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to be certain.
The engine code you need is S55, which is the twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six fitted to all F82/F83 M4 models from 2014 to 2020 — this is the single most useful detail you can supply, and you can find it on your V5 or via a VIN check. Quoting the S55 code alongside your registration will allow the breaker to match the part accurately and flag any production-run differences.
The standard 4 Series F32/F33 uses different engines (N20, N26, N55 depending on variant), so its radiator is not a like-for-like match for the M4's S55-specific cooling system; always source a radiator specified for the S55 engine code rather than the wider 4 Series range. Confirm the exact part with your breaker against your registration to avoid an incompatible unit.
Used M4 radiators from a UK breaker are a common and cost-effective choice, but ask the breaker to confirm the donor vehicle's registration, engine code (S55), and model year so you can cross-reference against your own V5. Check that the core is free from damage, corrosion, or repairs, and that the inlet and outlet positions match your nearside and offside hose connections. The breaker should also be able to advise on any ancillary differences flagged against your specific vehicle.