BMW Breakers

Give the yard your registration number and, if you have it, the part number stamped on the old part. BMW parts often change between model years and engine codes, so the reg lets them check it’s an exact match before you travel.

Ask what warranty is included. Many breakers give 30 to 90 days on mechanical parts such as engines and gearboxes, sometimes with an option to extend. Electrical parts are often sold as tested rather than guaranteed.

When you buy from a business, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 applies to used parts as well as new: they must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality for their age. See our guide to buying used parts.