Used BMW M4 Rear Tailgate

The BMW M4 has been produced across two generations: the F82 (first generation, 2014–2020) and the G82 (second generation, 2021 onwards). These two generations are built on completely different platforms and share no body panels, so a rear tailgate from an F82 will not fit a G82 and vice versa. Always confirm which generation you have before sourcing a used tailgate from a breaker.

Both a 2017 and a 2019 M4 are F82 generation cars, so in principle they share the same body platform and the tailgate should be compatible. However, BMW occasionally made mid-generation pressing changes that are not always publicly documented, so you should confirm with the breaker that the panel from the donor car matches your registration before purchasing. The breaker can cross-reference the parts against your specific VIN to be sure.

No — 2019 falls within the F82 generation (2014–2020) and 2021 is the start of the G82 generation, and these are entirely different platforms with completely different body pressings. The tailgate will not interchange across this generation boundary. Source a tailgate specifically from an F82 (2014–2020) or a G82 (2021 onwards) to match your car.

Trim level does not affect tailgate fitment — the body pressing is the same across standard M4 and M4 Competition variants within the same generation. You may find cosmetic differences such as badging or spoiler lips associated with certain trims, so be prepared to swap those details over or source a matching panel if appearance is important to you. Confirm with the breaker which badges or spoiler are included with their tailgate so there are no surprises.

The BMW M4 in both F82 and G82 generations is offered as a coupe with a tailgate — it is not available as a traditional saloon or estate in M4 form, though a related M4 Gran Coupe body style exists in the G82 generation. If your car is a Gran Coupe (four-door), its tailgate is a different pressing from the two-door coupe and the parts are not interchangeable. Always confirm your exact body style with the breaker to ensure the correct tailgate is supplied.

Whether the spoiler is included depends entirely on what the individual breaker has stripped from their donor car — some will supply the tailgate with spoiler attached, others will have already removed it. It is worth clarifying this with the breaker upfront, as sourcing a matching spoiler separately can be costly. Also note that cosmetic spoiler designs can vary between trim variants within the same generation, so confirm the spoiler matches your car's specification if appearance matters.