Nissan Micra Body Control Module Replacement Parts

Yes, the Nissan Micra does have a Body Control Module (BCM), which manages functions such as central locking, interior lighting, windows, and other body electrical systems. It is fitted across the main modern generations of the Micra sold in the UK, including the K11, K12, K13, and K14. If you are unsure which generation your car is, check your registration with a breaker who can confirm the exact module fitted to your vehicle.

This is a critical generation boundary: the K12 Micra ran from 2002 to 2010, while the K13 ran from 2010 to 2017, so a 2008 donor car is K12 and a 2012 car is K13 — these are different generations with different BCM architecture. Cross-generation BCM swaps are very unlikely to be compatible and would almost certainly require programming even within a generation. Confirm the exact part number against your registration with a breaker before purchasing.

Trim level can matter for the BCM on the Micra because higher trims like the Acenta and Tekna may have additional features such as electric windows, climate control, or keyless entry that a base Visia may not, and the BCM may be configured differently to support those functions. Ideally you want a BCM from a car with the same or higher trim specification as yours to avoid missing functionality. Confirm with the breaker that the donor BCM matches your trim's feature set, and bear in mind the unit will almost certainly need programming to your vehicle by a Nissan dealer or auto-electrician.

The engine variant can have some bearing on the BCM specification, particularly if features like stop-start, automatic transmission, or different ancillary systems are involved across the engine range. However, the generation and trim level are generally the primary factors rather than whether you have, say, a 1.0 or 1.2 petrol. To be safe, give the breaker your full registration so they can match the correct module to your exact build.

The K13 Micra received a facelift around 2013, and while the overall platform is shared, there can be differences in the BCM software or pin configuration across that boundary. Whether a pre-facelift unit will work in a post-facelift car — or vice versa — is not something that can be guaranteed, so you should confirm the part number directly with your breaker against your specific registration. Regardless of fitment, a second-hand BCM on the Micra will almost always require programming to your vehicle by a qualified technician.

Yes, in almost all cases a second-hand BCM will need to be coded or programmed to your specific Micra, as these units store vehicle-specific data including key codes and configuration settings. Fitting an uncoded BCM is unlikely to work correctly and may cause fault codes or prevent the car starting. A Nissan dealer or an auto-electrician with the appropriate diagnostic equipment can carry out this programming, so factor that cost into your budget when buying a used unit.