Used BMW M4 Roof Panel

The M4 has run across two generations: the F82 (2014–2020) and the G82 (2021–present), and roof panels are not interchangeable between these two generations as they are built on entirely different platforms with different body structures. Within the F82 generation, panels from the same body style should interchange across the production run, but confirm any mid-run pressing changes with the breaker against your exact registration. Never assume a panel from one generation will physically suit the other.

Both the 2015 and 2018 cars are F82 generation M4s, which ran from 2014 to 2020, so in principle they share the same body structure and a roof panel from either year should be compatible. That said, BMW occasionally introduced mid-generation pressing changes during a production run, so confirm with the breaker using both registrations before purchasing. If the breaker can cross-reference the part numbers against your VIN, that is the most reliable check.

The F80 M3 saloon and F82 M4 coupe are related platforms but have different body styles — saloon versus coupe — which means the roof panels, pillars, and surrounding pressing are completely different shapes and will not interchange. Similarly, the G80 M3 and G82 M4 are distinct body styles despite sharing a generation. Always source a roof panel specifically listed for your exact model and body style, and confirm with the breaker against your registration.

Trim level does not affect roof panel fitment; Competition, CS, and base M4 variants all share the same body structure and pressing within their respective generations. The one cosmetic difference to be aware of is that some M4 variants were offered with a carbon-fibre roof panel, so check whether your car has the carbon option before sourcing, as a steel replacement will look different even if it physically fits. Confirm the material and finish with the breaker so you are not surprised on delivery.

The F83 is the convertible version of the same-generation M4 and has a fundamentally different roof structure to accommodate the folding hood mechanism, so a fixed roof panel from an F82 coupe will not suit an F83 convertible. These are treated as separate body styles for parts purposes, and a breaker should be quoting you specifically from an F83 donor vehicle if that is what you have. Always tell the breaker your exact body style as well as your registration when requesting a quote.

The 2022 M4 is a G82, which launched in 2021 and is a completely new generation with a different platform and body from the outgoing F82 (2014–2020), so older panels will not cross over. Within the G82 generation, roof panels should in principle be compatible, but confirm any possible mid-generation pressing changes with the breaker against your registration. Sourcing from a G82 donor is essential, and quoting your registration to the breaker is the safest starting point.