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The BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93) is a single generation launched in 2019, based on the G-series large platform shared with the 8 Series. There has been no full generational change as of the time of writing, so all UK-market M8s sit within this same platform family. If you are unsure which code applies to your car, check your registration against the chassis plate or ask the breaker to confirm.
Both years fall within the same F91/F92/F93 generation, which is a good starting point for compatibility. However, BMW occasionally introduces mid-production pressing or trim changes without a formal facelift announcement, and whether those affect panel fitment is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration. Never assume a swap is straightforward without that check.
Yes, absolutely — body style is the first question here. The M8 is available as a Coupé (F92) and a Convertible (F91), with the M8 Gran Coupé (F93) forming a third distinct body style, and the tailgate pressing differs between all three. Always tell the breaker which body style you have, not just 'M8', as the parts are not interchangeable across these variants.
No — trim level does not affect tailgate fitment, so a panel from a standard M8 and one from an M8 Competition are pressed identically and will fit the same way. The main cosmetic difference to be aware of is that Competition models may have badging or a slightly different finish in some markets, but the panel itself is the same pressing. Tell the breaker your body style and production year rather than your trim level, and you will get the right part.
The M8 shares its platform with the 8 Series (G15/G14/G16), and on paper the body structures are closely related, but whether the tailgate pressing is truly identical or has M-specific differences — such as wider-body pressing on certain variants — is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume. Body style must still match exactly (Coupé to Coupé, Gran Coupé to Gran Coupé). Route this question to the breaker with both VINs for a definitive answer.
A used tailgate sourced from a breaker will typically be a complete assembly, which is the most straightforward swap for significant damage. However, whether a partial repair is viable depends on the extent of the damage and is a question for your bodyshop rather than the parts search. When contacting a breaker, describe the full extent of the damage so they can advise whether a complete replacement panel is the right route.