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      11-23-2018, 12:02 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by lmc1978 View Post
I have a local tire store guy who I've known for years and has been always excellent. He went into meltdown mode when I tried to swap around wheels on my 2019 M240i, because of the TPMS. Hysterical fit over VIN specific part numbers and no info on 2019 models. I really didn't want to take apart the OEM wheel/tire sets, but in the end that's what I had to do to get the TPMS. I suppose I could have found the parts if I tried harder, but I didn't want the hassle. From what I can tell, I don't believe there's any difference from 2018 to 2019, but there are several different TPMS depending on wheel style and model. I understand the reasons for this engineering, just like I understand the reasons for having a flap that opens and closes the muffler exhaust pipe. But I do think this type of engineering has gotten out of control on the newer cars.
realoem.com is one of the best starting place for info on parts cross-reference that is publicly available. The current TPMS (part # 36106881890) on the 2-series dates from 1 Nov 2016 production onwards and is used by 51 BMW Group vehicles at the moment: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...&q=36106881890

The previous part number was 36106856209 and was used on 45 BMW Group vehicles for production from 1 Aug 2013 to 16 May 2017: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...&q=36106856209

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