M2 Competition MOT Fail - which part do I need?

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My M2 has just failed the MOT due to:

"Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside Front Lower 5.3.4 (a)(i)"

Anyone know the part number I need? Does it mean the control arm?

Thanks!
 
Phone your Local dealers parts department and they will ask your Reg no.

You should be able to request the part number and they will have it on their computer system.

Then you can ask them for a quote and buy from them or go to a motor factors and ask what options they have.

That is my experience with my car manufacturer anyway, other manufacturers may be anal about giving you the part numbers I guess.
 
It's the Lower Control Arm - Autodoc has them cheap (get their mobile app for bigger discount and wait for 42-46% off), go for Lemforder.

You can check/cross-reference part number here.

You always replace suspension parts in pairs, so get Left and Right.
 
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It's the Lower Control Arm - Autodoc has them cheap (get their mobile app for bigger discount and wait for 42-46% off), go for Lemforder.

You can check/cross-reference part number here.

You always replace suspension parts in pairs, so get Left and Right.

Thanks. Lemforder just as good as OEM?
 
Thanks. Lemforder just as good as OEM?
They make parts for BMW, you'll see that the M logo is grinded off - they're made in the same factory, but ones sold by 3rd parties can't have the M logo for legal reasons.

Edit: TRW also makes BMW parts, but I know that Lemforder makes parts for BMW M cars.
 
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