Best place to buy genuine BMW parts in the UK

9InchPianist · 11-08-2009, 11:04 AM

Hi everybody,

I imagine this may have been covered before, but a quick search of the forums didn't yield any obvious results.

Just wondered if anyone could recommend where I can buy genuine parts from other than the main dealer in order to save a few £££'s

I need new front discs / pads / sensors with a view to changing them myself.

Alternatively, can anyone recommend a good indepedant BMW specialist in the Derby area?

Thanks

scottishpete · 11-08-2009, 11:12 AM

bmminiparts.com

discs and pads in stock

doughboy · 11-09-2009, 04:09 AM

Everyone has to buy from the dealers, other traders / outlets just get more discount than us!!

You'll get 10% discount by asking nicely though, or for £45 you can join the BMW car club and get a guaranteed 10% off all parts, worth it if you'll be spending a few quid.

Else try:

Chris O'Dea
Derek Woodman BMW LTD
Whitehills Business Park
Lytham St. Annes Way
Blackpool
Lancs. FY4 5PQ

Tel: 01253 607500

JLR1969 · 11-09-2009, 04:43 AM

+1 for Chris O'Dea, used him a lot and he is spot on. Delivery is 100%

milesr3 · 11-09-2009, 06:23 AM

You can also get some OEM parts from gsfcarparts.com. They stock parts made by the OEMs (Lemforder, Boge, Jurid, Hella etc) who make the parts for BMW. I've bought Lemforder suspension arms and bushes from them in the past and they were a lot cheaper than BMW's re-branded ones.

I've also used motormec.co.uk in the past for a complete OEM exhaust system for an E34, which was a BMW part and would recommend them.

9InchPianist · 11-09-2009, 08:24 AM

Thanks for the replies chaps

I've also discovered www.eurocarparts.com they were mentioned in a thread somewhere on these forums that I eventually found. I can get front discs and pads + sensors for £167 from them.

The brand is Pagid, does anyone know if these are an OEM manufacturer for BMW or see any reason why I shouldn't go for these?

Cheers.

doughboy · 11-09-2009, 04:06 PM

9inch,

If you want OEM parts for whatever reason, then you want parts from BMW with BMW written on them and a bill from BMW.

If you buy parts from another source, which may be the 'same' parts but not branded, then they are not OEM parts, so there is no benefit in sticking with those parts.

You may as well abandon the OEM requirement and just get decent aftermarket parts instead.

But if you want OEM parts for warranty / resale value etc, then they MUST be BMW original IMO

dxb335d · 11-09-2009, 04:13 PM

what does 9inch Pianest mean?

marcm · 11-10-2009, 08:28 AM

A very small piano player !!!!

milesr3 · 11-10-2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doughboy

If you buy parts from another source, which may be the 'same' parts but not branded, then they are not OEM parts, so there is no benefit in sticking with those parts.

By definition they are OEM parts if the OEM is not BMW.

Agree that buying them in a BMW box is safest for warranty purposes though.

tmarshall57 · 11-10-2009, 10:40 AM

I recently bought a fuel filter from AJS Autoparts for £12.99 plus postage. This is significantly cheaper than the dealer and was a genuine BMW part in BMW box.

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/AJS-Au...34Q2ec0Q2em322

- Paul - · 11-10-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

what does 9inch Pianest mean?

There is this guy who walks into a bar and notices a man 9 inches tall playing the piano. He asks what it is all about and the barman tells him he'll tell him later.

So he asks the barman for a drink and the barman says,
'Before you get your drink you get to rub the magic beer bottle and make a wish.'

'OK,' says the guy.

He goes to the bottle and rubs it and, boom, out comes a genie, who says,
'You have one wish.'

The man thinks about it and then wishes for a million bucks. A cloud of smoke fills the room and when the smoke clears there are a million ducks crowding the bar.

He tells the barman,
'Hey, I didn't want a million ducks.'

The barman replies, 'You think I wanted a 9-inch pianist?'

Dr Dave · 11-10-2009, 01:54 PM

How do you get a giraffe into a fridge?

- Paul - · 11-10-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Dave

How do you get a giraffe into a fridge?

Open the fridge, put in the giraffe, and close the door

Dr Dave · 11-10-2009, 01:57 PM

No.....how do you put an elephant in a fridge?

- Paul - · 11-10-2009, 01:58 PM

take out the giraffe - put the elephant in

Dr Dave · 11-10-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by - Paul -

take out the giraffe - put the elephant in

haha there's no flies on you Paul! Must have been listening to the same radio show as I was this evening!!!!

willhollin · 11-10-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Dave

haha there's no flies on you Paul! Must have been listening to the same radio show as I was this evening!!!!

Was that the "World's Worst Jokes" radio show?

Dr Dave · 11-10-2009, 02:11 PM

Yeah, along with stupid street!

Still, it took the boredom out of my nightmare journey thisavo

SoYank · 11-10-2009, 04:58 PM

What time is it when an elephant sits on your fence?

doughboy · 11-10-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmarshall57

I recently bought a fuel filter from AJS Autoparts for £12.99 plus postage. This is significantly cheaper than the dealer and was a genuine BMW part in BMW box.

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/AJS-Au...34Q2ec0Q2em322

Back OT........

Is it significantly cheaper or just a few pence?

doughboy · 11-10-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milesr3

By definition they are OEM parts if the OEM is not BMW.

Agree that buying them in a BMW box is safest for warranty purposes though.

I agree, but nearly all servicable items are made for car manufactuerers by 3rd party suppliers, but 'OEM' contract terms dictate that for example, Ferodo, have to make brake pads with 'BMW' printed on them so no one knows who actually made them.

So in this context OEM means 'what your car was built with' or 'BMW' IMO

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9InchPianist New Member 7 Rep 19 Posts Drives: E85 Z4 2.5Si Roadster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Derby, England iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies chaps I've also discovered www.eurocarparts.com they were mentioned in a thread somewhere on these forums that I eventually found. I can get front discs and pads + sensors for £167 from them. The brand is Pagid, does anyone know if these are an OEM manufacturer for BMW or see any reason why I shouldn't go for these? Cheers.
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