Is it time to replace your race suit? Let’s get you track-ready. The Complete BC Racing Coilover Guide for BMW
BMW accounts for 145 listings in the BC Racing catalogue at GSM Performance, spread across 109 models from 1968 to 2024. Six series cover the range, and the first question most people hit is which one suits their platform.
The thing that trips up F-series buyers most often is the strut top bolt count. The F30 3 Series, F32 4 Series and F22 2 Series all split into 3-bolt and 5-bolt variants, and BC lists them as separate products. Order the wrong one and it will not fit. Check your strut top before you pick a listing.
Prices shown are inclusive of VAT.
Which BC series fits your BMW?
The E36 and E46 get the widest choice in the range: all six series, including HM and ZR. From the F30 onwards that narrows to four (BR, RM, ER, ZX), and the current G-series 5 Series is BR only. The E90 and E92 reach all six through the M3 coupe listing, which carries the full series set.
The matrix below shows the maximum series available for each platform family, based on what BC Racing produces and what GSM Performance stocks.
| Platform | Chassis | Years | BR | RM | ER | ZX | HM | ZR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Series | G20 | 2019+ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ○ | ○ |
| 3 Series | F30/F31 | 2012-19 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ○ | ○ |
| 3 Series | E90/E92 | 2005-13 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 3 Series | E46 | 1998-06 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 3 Series | E36 | 1992-00 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| M3 / M4 | G80/G82 | 2021+ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ○ | ○ |
| M3 / M4 | F80/F82 | 2014-20 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| M2 | F87 | 2016-21 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ○ | ○ |
| 5 Series | G30/G60 | 2017+ | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 5 Series | F10 | 2010-17 | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 5 Series | E60 | 2003-10 | ● | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Z4 | G29 | 2019+ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ○ | ○ |
| X1 / X3 / X5 | various | various | ● | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
● series available. Based on BC Racing production for UK-spec cars. Rear Integrated M-car listings are BR only regardless of platform series coverage above.
BMW fitment breakdown by platform
The table below groups the main model families by platform. Where a platform splits on drive type or bolt count, both variants are listed. Chassis codes in brackets are taken directly from the BC Racing product title.
| Model family | Chassis | Years | Drive | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Series | ||||
| 3 Series | G20 | 2019+ | AWD / RWD | 50mm or standard strut |
| 3 Series Sedan | F30/F31 | 2012-19 | AWD / RWD | 3-bolt or 5-bolt strut top |
| 3 Series Sedan | E90 | 2006-11 | AWD | |
| 3 Series Sedan / Coupe | E46 | 1998-06 | RWD | Standard or True Rear Coilover |
| 3 Series Sedan / Coupe | E36 | 1992-00 | RWD | Standard or True Rear Coilover |
| 3 Series | E30 | 1982-91 | RWD | Weld-on; 45mm or 51mm strut |
| M-cars | ||||
| M3 / M4 | G80/G82 | 2021+ | AWD / RWD | Rear Integrated listings are BR only |
| M3 / M4 | F80/F82 | 2014-20 | RWD | 3-bolt or 5-bolt; Rear Integrated variants available |
| M2 / M2 Competition | F87 | 2016-21 | RWD | Standard or Rear Integrated |
| M5 | F10 | 2012-16 | RWD | BR only |
| 5 Series | ||||
| 5 Series | G60 | 2023+ | AWD / RWD | BR only |
| 5 Series | G30 | 2017-23 | AWD / RWD | BR only |
| 5 Series | F10/F11 | 2010-17 | AWD | BR only; Touring W/O Rear Spring variant |
| 5 Series Sedan | E60 | 2003-10 | AWD | BR / RM; 50mm strut AWD variant |
| 5 Series Sedan | E39 | 1995-04 | RWD | BR / RM |
| SUVs | ||||
| X1 | U11 / F48 / E84 | 2009+ | FWD / AWD / RWD | BR / RM |
| X3 / X4 | G45 / G01/G02 / F25 / E83 | 2003+ | AWD | BR / RM |
| X5 / X6 | G05 / F15/F16 / E70/E71 / E53 | 1999+ | AWD | BR / RM; E53 True Rear Coilover variant |
| Z-series | ||||
| Z4 | G29 | 2019+ | RWD | BR / RM / ER / ZX |
| Z4 | E85/E86/E89 | 2002-16 | RWD | BR / RM |
Before you order
Four things to confirm before you pick a listing.
3-bolt or 5-bolt strut top. On F-series cars (F30 3 Series, F32 4 Series, F22 2 Series) the strut top bolt pattern changed during the production run. Check yours before ordering. The product title states which it is.
Rear Integrated. Where you see this in the title, the rear coilover replaces the complete BMW rear strut assembly. M2, M2 Competition and certain M3 and M4 listings carry this flag. These are not compatible with standard rear setups, and the standard listings are not compatible with the M-car rear.
W/O EDC. A small number of listings, mainly for the E92 M3, carry this flag. If your car has Electronic Damper Control, confirm fitment before ordering.
Weld-type fitments. Classic E21, E30 and E9 listings state a strut diameter and flag the mount as weld-on. These are a different type of installation from a standard bolt-on coilover. The product title gives the strut size you need to match.
3 Series coilover fitments
The 3 Series has more BC Racing fitments than any other BMW family in the range. The listings below cover the E36 through to the current G20 generation. On E36 and E46 cars, “True Rear Coilover” means a dedicated rear strut replacement rather than a coilover-over-spring conversion, and these listings carry a broader series selection as a result.
For G20 and F30 buyers: two listings exist for the G20 (standard and 50mm strut), and both 3-bolt and 5-bolt listings exist for the F30. The correct one depends on your car’s strut configuration.
5 Series, X-series and Z4 fitments
The 5 Series, SUV and Z4 range below covers the main current and recent platforms. The G30 and G60 5 Series are BR only. The Z4 G29 picks up four series including RM and ER. SUV fitments are generally BR and RM across all generations shown.
M-car fitments
M-car fitments sit apart from the main BMW range. The G80/G82 M3 and M4 are listed in BR, RM, ER and ZX. The F80/F82 generation reaches the full six series through the combined 3-bolt and 5-bolt listing set. The M5 F10 is BR only.
All Rear Integrated listings across the M-car range are BR only. The multi-series options come through the non-Rear-Integrated variants, which are listed alongside them.
Related guides
The series guide covers what each BC Racing series is designed for and helps you choose between BR, RM, ER, ZX, HM and ZR. Use the second link to browse all 145 BMW listings in the GSM Performance store.
Final thoughts
With 145 fitments and six series, the BMW range goes deep. The pages above cover the most popular platforms but the full catalogue reaches older generations including E21, E28 and E30, as well as 8 Series coupes, gran coupes and convertibles, 7 Series sedans and limited-production M6 variants that rarely come up in a standard search.
If your car is not in the widgets above, check the full BMW search link. If you are weighing up series, the guide I linked above walks through the practical differences. And if you have a question about a specific fitment or whether the 3-bolt or 5-bolt applies to your car, the quickest route is to call us or speak to CallyAI on the store.
Cameron, GSM Performance.