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A used door hinge that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
No — the E84 and F48 are completely different generations with different body structures, so their door hinges are not interchangeable. The E84 ran from 2009 to 2015 and the F48 from 2015 onwards, and while the changeover years overlap slightly, the platforms are entirely distinct. Always confirm the exact generation of the donor car with the breaker before buying.
No, the engine makes no difference to door hinge fitment — the hinge is part of the bodyshell, not the drivetrain. What matters is the generation (E84 or F48), the door position (front or rear), and the side (NS nearside/passenger or OS offside/driver). Give the breaker your registration and confirm those three details rather than the engine code.
Trim level does not affect door hinge fitment — the hinges are the same across SE, Sport, xLine, and other trim variants within the same generation. You may find minor cosmetic differences around the door area depending on trim, but the hinge itself fits the bodyshell regardless of specification. Confirm the generation and the NS or OS side with the breaker and you should be fine.
The E84 received a facelift in 2012, but the fundamental body structure and door hinge mounting points were not significantly altered at that refresh. In practice many E84 hinges are likely to interchange across the facelift, but because subtle production changes can occur, it is worth confirming against your exact registration with the breaker before purchasing.
Ask for the nearside (NS) front door hinge — nearside is the UK term for the passenger side (left when sitting in the car). Also tell the breaker your generation (E84 2009–2015 or F48 2015 onwards) and your full registration so they can verify the exact part. Getting the side and generation right are the two critical details for this part.
No — front and rear door hinges are not the same; they are designed for different door sizes, weights, and mounting positions on the body. You need to specify both the position (front or rear) and the side (NS nearside/passenger or OS offside/driver) when asking a breaker. Confirm all four details — generation, front or rear, NS or OS, and upper or lower hinge if applicable — to make sure you get the correct part.