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BMW Part Number12 42 7 505 995

Exchange starter motor

E46 316Ci, 316i, 316ti & more · one of 11 types

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Fits E46 316i, 316ti, 318i, 318ti 2001–04

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Exchange starter motor – BMW diagram

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

This is a genuine BMW exchange starter motor, part number 12 42 7 505 995. You will find it under Electrical (Other Engine Electrical System parts). It supersedes the older number 12 41 7 505 979, so a part carrying that number is the same part.

Fits E46 316i, 316ti, 318i and 318ti (2001–2004) with the N40, N42, N45 or N46 engines.

BMW draws it on the Starter drawing. It weighs about 3.2 kg (7.1 lb).

Out of stock. Request it and we will notify you when it is in stock.

Details

EnginesN40, N42, N45, N46
Weight3.20 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 42 7 505 995currentOut of stock
  • 12 41 7 505 979replaced by 12 42 7 505 995

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

#PartIn stockAction
01Exchange starter motor · this part9 numbers at this calloutOut of stock
02Solenoid switch7 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
03ASA-Bolt3 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest

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