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These are some nuts and bolts used on BMWs. Nothing special except they are usually decent quality and available a phone call away. Shaded rows indicate obsolete part numbers, but this is subject to constant change. Click on a colored heading to sort by that attribute.

Terminology is a mix of my terms, BMW's terms and standard terms as follows:

Feel free to submit your own fasteners to this list using the form at the bottom. Once reviewed and approved, they will appear in the table. There are currently 1 unapproved entries.

Here's a metric thread chart and a PDF describing DIN stud specifications, in case you can't sleep.

Part number Type Subtype Thread Length Wrench Finish Grade Notes

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Standard fasteners only. Specialized ones such as conrod bolts don't belong here. Duplicates aren't accepted, and your entry will not show up until it's been reviewed.

Use the Notes field to indicate distinguishing features like captive washers (and tell us what type) or other differentiations not provided for by the Subtype field.

BMW Part Number:   11 digits, no spaces. Ex: 11331744331
Select Type: Bolt Nut Washer Stud