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Used BMW F30 modules & control units

Modules & control units pulled from F30 (2012–2019, 3 Series sedan) donor cars and graded before listing. Every part ships under eBay buyer protection.

FAQ

BMW F30 modules & control units — FAQ

How do I know if an F30 module is virgin or coded?
Virgin modules have no VIN written; they accept the first VIN they see during coding. Pre-coded modules show their last VIN in ISTA. Our listings explicitly note virgin/coded status — if you're swapping into a different VIN, virgin is plug-and-play after coding; coded modules need to be "un-VINed" by your coder or installed in the same VIN they came from.
Which F30 modules commonly fail?
FRM3 (footwell module — exterior lighting and locking), FEM/BDC (gateway and body control, appeared late 2014 LCI), PDC module, and the AGS/MOST optical bus interface. Battery jump-start spikes and water intrusion (windshield drain failures) are the leading causes — both are well-documented on Bimmerforums and addressable with virgin replacements.
What's the difference between F30 and F31?
Same platform, different body. F30 is the 4-door sedan; F31 is the wagon (Touring). Nearly every interior part, electronics module, head unit, and amplifier interchanges between the two. Differences are mostly tailgate hardware, rear-cabin trim, and the load-floor assembly.
Do these parts fit BMW xDrive (AWD) models?
Most interior, infotainment, lighting, and bodywork parts are identical between RWD and xDrive variants of the same chassis. xDrive-specific differences are concentrated in the transmission tunnel, drivetrain, and ABS hardware. Listings explicitly call out drivetrain-specific fitment in the spec table.
What if the part doesn't fit my BMW?
Every listing ships with eBay's Money Back Guarantee. If a part arrives that doesn't match its stated fitment, you're covered by eBay for a full refund — return shipping included. Confirm your OEM part number against the listing before ordering to avoid the round trip.

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