Used BMW M8 CV Joints

Yes, CV joints do exist on the BMW M8. The M8 is available in rear-wheel drive and, on xDrive variants, four-wheel drive, and both layouts use CV joints — on the rear driveshafts for all versions, and additionally on the front driveshafts on xDrive models. If you have a standard rear-wheel-drive M8, you are looking for rear CV joints only; if you have the xDrive version, CV joints will be present front and rear.

The BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93 generation) launched in 2019 and has remained in production through the early 2020s without a significant mid-generation platform change, so there is a reasonable chance of commonality across those years. However, whether a specific used CV joint crosses year boundaries without issue is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as minor running-gear revisions can occur during a production run. Give the breaker your reg and ask them to check the part numbers match before committing.

The body style can affect driveshaft and CV joint specifications because of differences in vehicle weight and rear suspension geometry between the Coupé (F92), Convertible (F91), and Gran Coupé (F93). It is best to tell the breaker exactly which body style you have, as well as your registration, so they can pull the correct part. Do not assume a CV joint from one body style is a straight swap for another without the breaker confirming the part numbers first.

Yes, this is one of the most important fitment factors for M8 CV joints. A rear-wheel-drive M8 only has CV joints at the rear, while an xDrive M8 also has front CV joints as part of the front driveshafts feeding power to the front wheels. Always tell the breaker whether your car is rear-wheel drive or xDrive, and also specify which side — nearside (NS, passenger side) or offside (OS, driver side) — to make sure you get the correct joint.

Trim level alone does not change the CV joint specification — the key variables are drivetrain layout (rear-wheel drive or xDrive), body style, and which end and side of the car you need the joint for. The Competition package primarily affects engine tune, suspension calibration, and interior trim, none of which change the CV joint itself. A good used breaker will still want your registration to verify the exact part, but trim level is not a reason to expect a different CV joint.

Yes, always specify nearside (NS, left/passenger side) or offside (OS, right/driver side) when contacting a breaker, as the joints can differ in length and spline count depending on which side they are fitted. On xDrive models this applies at both the front and the rear axle, so be clear about which axle and which side you need. Getting this wrong is one of the most common fitment mistakes with driveshaft components, so double-check before you agree a price.