Original BMW Starter Torx Bolt M10x65 for BMW 1 Through 8 Series, M, X, and Z Models (1992–2024)

A single M10x65 Torx bolt, this Original BMW fastener secures the starter to the bell housing on a wide range of BMW models built from 1992 through 2024. BMW names it the Torx bolt and makes it to grade 8.8 with a ZNS3 finish. Each bolt weighs about 45 grams. BMW's parts data shows production from September 2002, and this number supersedes 07-12-1-222-889, with the two marked as retroactively interchangeable. It is made in Germany and sold each.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

The starter is clamped to the transmission bell housing so its pinion lines up with the flywheel ring gear. These bolts carry that load every time the engine cranks. The same bolt also cross-references to 23-00-1-222-889 and 24-00-1-215-820, so an older transmission parts bag may show either number. BMW applies it across many generations of four-, six-, eight-, ten-, and twelve-cylinder cars, including the E36, E46, E90, E92, and E93, the E39, E60, and E61, the E63 and E64, the E38, E65, and E66, and the F01 and F02. It also appears on the E83 X3, E53 and E70 X5, E71 X6, the Z3, and the E85 and E86 Z4.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW
• Part number: 07-12-9-904-681
• BMW part name: Torx bolt
• Size and grade: M10 x 65 mm, grade 8.8
• Finish code: ZNS3
• Weight: about 45 g (0.1 lb)
• Production start: September 2002
• Supersedes: 07-12-1-222-889, retroactively interchangeable
• Made in Germany
• Sold and priced each
• Warranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

What does this bolt hold?
It secures the starter to the bell housing.

Does it replace 07-12-1-222-889?
Yes. BMW supersedes that number with this one and marks the two as retroactively interchangeable.

Is it sold as a pair?
No. It is sold and priced each, so order the number your starter uses.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to confirm the exact year, make, model, submodel, and any application notes before ordering. PMB Performance can confirm this against your VIN, backed by more than 20 years of parts and fitment work.