Starter Motor, OEM - E46 M3, MZ3, E85/E86 Z4M, S54

This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 12417835735 (12 41 7 835 735) and is described as a new (not remanufactured) Valeo Starter Motor for the E46 M3 which includes all M3 in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. It's also used on S54 engines in 2001-2002 MZ3 and E85/E86 Z4M (M Roadster and M Coupe).

This is a NEW starter - No core charge!

This is an OEM S54 starter manufactured by Valeo - the original supplier to BMW for this part, as well as many other electrical components. As the OEM it meets all of BMW's original design, fitment, and performance requirements and is TUV approved. OEM parts are the best alternative to more expensive Original BMW parts because they are virtually identical without the inflated price tag. This part has a two year warranty.

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