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BMW Part Number12 31 1 247 311

Compact generator (exchange unit)

70A · E36 316g, 316i, 316i 1.6 & more · one of 5 types

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Fits E36 316g–318ti & more 1991–98 — M42, M43, M44 engines

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Other types · 5 in all

Compact generator (exchange unit) – BMW diagram

Callout 01 on BMW’s drawing “Alternator”. Open the drawing →

Also shown on ALTERNATORMOUNTING PARTS, ALTERNATOR PARTS 70A Bosch.

Compact generator (exchange unit) — a genuine BMW part, number 12 31 1 247 311. You will find it under Electrical (Alternator with motor and mounting). It supersedes the older number 12 31 1 247 287, so a part carrying that number is the same part.

Fits E36 318i and 318ti (1992–1999) with the M42, M43 or M44 engines.

BMW draws it on 3 drawings, among them Alternator and Alternatormounting Parts. It weighs about 5.7 kg (13 lb).

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Details

EnginesM42, M43, M44
Weight5.68 kg

Used parts are inspected and graded: Good (minimal wear), Fair (normal wear) or Acceptable (visible wear). All fully working. Returns: 30 days if a part arrives damaged or not as described.

BMW has renumbered this part. All of these numbers are the same part.

  • 12 31 1 247 311currentOut of stock
  • 12 31 1 247 287replaced by 12 31 1 247 311

The other parts on BMW’s drawing “Alternator”. Open the drawing →

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01Compact generator (exchange unit) · this part7 numbers at this calloutOut of stock
CompactM43ManualCH11

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InElectricalAlternator with motor and mounting