Description
Complete premium rebuild kit for BMW Type 188K rear differentials.
This complete differential rebuild kit contains high-quality bearings, OEM oil seals and OEM differential components required for rebuilding a BMW Type 188K rear differential.
Please check compatibility before ordering
BMW used several different differential configurations within the same model and engine range.
Please send us your VIN / chassis number before ordering, and we will check whether this kit is compatible with your vehicle and differential.
Kit Contents
This premium rebuild kit contains:
- 2 × Pinion Bearings – Koyo (Japan)
- 2 × Carrier Bearings – NIS (Japan)
- 1 × Pinion Oil Seal – OEM
- 2 × Carrier Oil Seals – OEM
- 1 × Crush Sleeve – OEM
- 1 × Securing Plate – OEM
Differential Type
BMW Type 188K Rear Differential
Compatible BMW Models
The kit is suitable for the following vehicles equipped with a Type 188K differential, subject to verification.
BMW 3 Series – E46
- 318d / 318td
- 320d / 320Cd / 320td
- 320i / 320Ci – VIN verification required
- 323i / 323Ci
- 325i / 325Ci / 325ti
- 325xi
- 328i / 328Ci
- 330i / 330Ci
- 330xd
- 330xi
Detailed E46 applications
2007
- 320Cd – Diesel Convertible – RWD – 1995 cc – 110 kW / 150 HP – M47 D20 (204D4)
- 330Cd – Diesel Convertible – RWD – 2993 cc – 150 kW / 204 HP – M57 D30 (306D2)
- 320Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2171 cc – 120 kW / 163 HP – M54 B22 (226S1) VIN required
- 320Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2171 cc – 125 kW / 170 HP – M54 B22 (226S1) VIN required
2006
- 320Cd – Diesel Convertible – RWD – 1995 cc – 110 kW / 150 HP – M47 D20 (204D4)
- 330Cd – Diesel Convertible – RWD – 2993 cc – 150 kW / 204 HP – M57 D30 (306D2)
- 320Cd – Diesel Coupe – RWD – 1995 cc – 110 kW / 150 HP – M47 D20 (204D4)
- 330Cd – Diesel Coupe – RWD – 2993 cc – 150 kW / 204 HP – M57 D30 (306D2)
- 320Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2171 cc – 120 kW / 163 HP – M54 B22 (226S1) VIN required
- 320Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2171 cc – 125 kW / 170 HP – M54 B22 (226S1) VIN required
- 325Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2494 cc – 137 kW / 186 HP – M54 B25 (256S5)
- 325Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2494 cc – 141 kW / 192 HP – M54 B25 (256S5)
- 330Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2979 cc – 168 kW / 228 HP – M54 B30 (306S3)
- 330Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2979 cc – 170 kW / 231 HP – M54 B30 (306S3)
- 320Ci – Petrol Coupe – RWD – 2171 cc – 120 kW / 163 HP – M54 B22 (226S1) VIN required
- 320Ci – Petrol Coupe – RWD – 2171 cc – 125 kW / 170 HP – M54 B22 (226S1) VIN required
- 325Ci – Petrol Coupe – RWD – 2494 cc – 137 kW / 186 HP – M54 B25 (256S5)
- 325Ci – Petrol Coupe – RWD – 2494 cc – 141 kW / 192 HP – M54 B25 (256S5)
- 325i – Petrol Coupe – RWD – 2494 cc – 132 kW / 179 HP – M56 B25 (256S6)
- 330Ci – Petrol Coupe – RWD – 2979 cc – 168 kW / 228 HP – M54 B30 (306S3)
- 330Ci – Petrol Coupe – RWD – 2979 cc – 170 kW / 231 HP – M54 B30 (306S3)
2005
- 320Cd – Diesel Convertible – RWD – 1995 cc – 110 kW / 150 HP – M47 D20 (204D4)
- 330Cd – Diesel Convertible – RWD – 2993 cc – 150 kW / 204 HP – M57 D30 (306D2)
- 320Cd – Diesel Coupe – RWD – 1995 cc – 110 kW / 150 HP – M47 D20 (204D4)
- 330Cd – Diesel Coupe – RWD – 2993 cc – 150 kW / 204 HP – M57 D30 (306D2)
- 330xd – Diesel Estate – AWD – 2993 cc – 150 kW / 204 HP – M57 D30 (306D2)
- 318d – Diesel Estate – RWD – 1995 cc – 85 kW / 116 HP – M47 D20 (204D4)
- 320d – Diesel Estate – RWD – 1995 cc – 110 kW / 150 HP – M47 D20 (204D4)
- 330d – Diesel Estate – RWD – 2926 cc – 135 kW / 184 HP – M57 D30 (306D1)
- 330d – Diesel Estate – RWD – 2993 cc – 150 kW / 204 HP – M57 D30 (306D2)
- 318td – Diesel Hatch – RWD – 1995 cc – 85 kW / 115 HP – M47 D20 (204D4)
- 320td – Diesel Hatch – RWD – 1995 cc – 110 kW / 150 HP – M47 D20 (204D4)
- 318d – Diesel Saloon – RWD – 1995 cc – 85 kW / 116 HP – M47 D20 (204D4)
- 320d – Diesel Saloon – RWD – 1995 cc – 110 kW / 150 HP – M47 D20 (204D4)
- 330d – Diesel Saloon – RWD – 2926 cc – 135 kW / 184 HP – M57 D30 (306D1)
- 330d – Diesel Saloon – RWD – 2993 cc – 150 kW / 204 HP – M57 D30 (306D2)
- 320Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2171 cc – 125 kW / 170 HP – M54 B22 (226S1) VIN required
- 325Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2494 cc – 137 kW / 186 HP – M54 B25 (256S5)
- 325Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2494 cc – 141 kW / 192 HP – M54 B25 (256S5)
- 330Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2979 cc – 168 kW / 228 HP – M54 B30 (306S3)
- 330Ci – Petrol Convertible – RWD – 2979 cc – 170 kW / 231 HP – M54 B30 (306S3)
BMW 5 Series – E39
- 520d
- 520i
- 523i
- 525d / 525td / 525tds
- 525i
- 528i
- 530i
- 535i
BMW 5 Series – E60 / E61
Only pre-facelift models, before 2006
- 520i 2.2 – 2171 cc – 170 PS / 125 kW / 168 HP – 2003–2005
- 525i 2.5 – 2494 cc – 192 PS / 141 kW / 189 HP – 2003–2005
- 530i 3.0 – 2979 cc – 231 PS / 170 kW / 228 HP – 2003–2005
BMW 7 Series – E38
- 725tds
- 728i / 728iL
- 735i / 735iL
BMW 7 Series – E65 / E66
Only pre-facelift models, before 2006
- 730i / 730Li 3.0 – 2979 cc – 231 PS / 170 kW / 228 HP – 2004–2005
BMW Z4 – E85
- 2.2i – 2171 cc – 176 PS / 130 kW / 174 HP – 2003–2005
Only vehicles with manual transmission - 2.5i M54 – 2494 cc – 192 PS / 141 kW / 189 HP – 2003–2005
- 3.0i – 2979 cc – 231 PS / 170 kW / 228 HP – 2002–2005
BMW X3 – E83
Pre-facelift models only / before 2006 where specified
- 2.5i – 2494 cc – 192 PS / 141 kW / 189 HP – 2004–2006
Only vehicles with manual transmission - 3.0d – 2993 cc – 204 PS / 150 kW / 201 HP – 2003–2004
- 3.0i – 2979 cc – 231 PS / 170 kW / 228 HP – 2004–2006
BMW X5 – E53
Pre-facelift – 1998–2003
- 3.0d – 2926 cc – 184 PS / 135 kW / 181 HP – 2001–2003
- 3.0i – 2979 cc – 231 PS / 170 kW / 228 HP – 2000–2003
Only pre-facelift vehicles, before 2003 - 4.4i – 4398 cc – 286 PS / 210 kW / 282 HP – 2000–2003
- 4.6is – 4619 cc – 347 PS / 255 kW / 342 HP – 2001–2003
Facelift – 2003–2006
- 3.0d – 2993 cc – 218 PS / 160 kW / 215 HP – 2003–2006
Only vehicles with automatic transmission - 3.0i – 2979 cc – 231 PS / 170 kW / 228 HP – 2003–2006
Only vehicles with automatic transmission - 4.4i – 4398 cc – 320 PS / 235 kW / 315 HP – 2003–2006
VIN verification required
Important Compatibility Information
Please note: BMW used different differential versions within the same model, engine and production year.
For this reason, model and engine information alone is not always sufficient to confirm compatibility.
We strongly recommend sending us your:
VIN / Chassis Number
before ordering. We can then check the vehicle specification and confirm whether the BMW Type 188K differential rebuild kit is suitable.
Important
- Differential type: BMW Type 188K
- Rear differential application
- Some applications require manual or automatic transmission
- Some applications are limited to pre-facelift vehicles
- Some applications require VIN verification
If you are unsure whether your differential is a Type 188K, please contact us before ordering.





