BMW 3 Series (E90 / E91 / E92)

E90

Production Span: 2005–2013 · Engine: 3.0L N52 / N54 / N55 I6 · Fleet: Global

Select any swappable wear item below to reveal all scrap yard donor models and aftermarket cross-references.

Interchange Targets (Sibling Donor Vehicles):

328i335iBMW 1 Series (E82/E87)BMW X1 (E84)E91 TouringE92 Coupe

High-Interchange Assemblies (Interchangeable Across Siblings):

N52 / N54 StartersElectric Water PumpsZF 6HP TransmissionsRear Subframes

CHASSIS (4 Components)

Verified Direct Fit

FACTORY OEM PART	COMPONENT & FITMENT	INTERCHANGE SCOPE	ACTION
31122405859 Suspension & Steering	Front Lower Control Arm Hydro-Ball JointPosition: Front Lower WishboneFront lower wishbone ball joint for BMW E90 3-Series rear-wheel drive.	4 Scrap Yard Donors2 Aftermarket Options	Dossier
31126769797 Suspension & Steering	Front Lower Track Control Arm (Left Wishbone)Position: Front Left Forward LowerForged aluminum forward lower control arm for BMW E90 3-Series.	4 Scrap Yard Donors2 Aftermarket Options	Dossier
31126769798 Suspension & Steering	Front Lower Track Control Arm (Right Wishbone)Position: Front Right Forward LowerForged aluminum forward lower control arm for BMW E90 3-Series.	4 Scrap Yard Donors2 Aftermarket Options	Dossier
31126760181 Suspension & Steering	Tension Strut Hydrobearing / Control Arm BushingPosition: Front Tension Strut (Both Sides)Hydro-filled front lower control arm bushing prone to fluid rupture over 60k miles.	4 Scrap Yard Donors3 Aftermarket Options	Dossier

Verified Direct Fit

FACTORY OEM PART	COMPONENT & FITMENT	INTERCHANGE SCOPE	ACTION
11427566327 Filters (Oil, Air, Cabin)	Engine Oil Filter Cartridge with O-Rings (HU 816 x)Position: Engine Oil Filter HousingHigh-efficiency pleated filter element with synthetic fiber media.	3 Scrap Yard Donors2 Aftermarket Options	Dossier

Verified Direct Fit

FACTORY OEM PART	COMPONENT & FITMENT	INTERCHANGE SCOPE	ACTION
12412354701 Starting & Ignition	1.4kW Starter MotorPosition: Under Intake ManifoldBosch 1.4kW starter for BMW N52 / N54 engines.	4 Scrap Yard Donors2 Aftermarket Options	Dossier
12317558219 Electrical & Charging	12V 180A Valeo/Bosch AlternatorPosition: Engine Bay Lower LeftHeavy-duty 180-amp water/air cooled alternator for BMW N52 6-cylinder platform.	4 Scrap Yard Donors2 Aftermarket Options	Dossier
0221504470 Ignition & Electrical	Direct Plug-Top Ignition Coil (12V)Position: Cylinder 1-6 Spark WellsHigh-energy electronic pencil ignition coil with silicone boot.	2 Scrap Yard Donors1 Aftermarket Option	Dossier

Verified Direct Fit

FACTORY OEM PART	COMPONENT & FITMENT	INTERCHANGE SCOPE	ACTION
34316764025 Braking System	Tandem Brake Master Cylinder (DSC Compatible)Position: Engine Bay Driver Side FirewallTRW tandem master cylinder for BMW Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system.	4 Scrap Yard Donors2 Aftermarket Options	Dossier

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