i used to work for bmw.
the first two numbers of the part number is the category.
like what this guy said, if the guy isn't an asshole or if you get unlucky and happen to call when the parts manager is taking calls they wont give you the part number
for the sole purpose of losing a sale.
but most of the guys usually dont mind giving you a full part number
just have VIN on hand. they will usually tell you they cannot look up a part under year/make/model, they will demand the VIN.
Quote (OEM @ Apr 27 2021 05:15am)
Love to help but I'm not at my work computer currently. Honestly the absolute easiest thing to do is call the dealer parts department. Have your vin handy, and ask for plugs and coils. When they give you the quote ask if you can have the part number.
Also, on the coils, ive gotten them in bmw boxes but you pull them out and they're Bosch. But they flip flop over the years.
Make sure yours isnt one of the years with the specialty socket for the spark plugs.