Original BMW Hex Nut, M3 Thread, for BMW 1600, 2002, and 3, 5, 6, and 7 Series (1967–1993)

BMW's M3-thread hex nut 07-11-9-922-016 is a 1 g fastener used on classic BMW cars from the 1600 and 2002 through the E21, E30, E12, E28, E24, and E23 generations built 1967–1993. A hex nut pairs with a bolt or stud of the same thread to clamp parts together, and M3 is one of the smallest metric thread sizes on these cars. Production of this number started in December 1975. It supersedes 07-11-9-922-014, and BMW rates the change as exchangeable retrospectively, so it also fits the 1960s and early 1970s cars built before it existed. Made in China and sold individually.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

The same small nut turns up on cars with very different engines, from the four-cylinder M10 in the 1600, 2002, and 320i, to the M20 six in the 325e and 528e, the M30 big six in the 530i, 533i, 535i, 6 Series, and 7 Series, and the S38 in the M5. If your car's parts diagram shows 07-11-9-922-014, this is the current replacement. Do not confuse the M3 thread size with the M3 model; the designation refers only to the thread.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW Parts)
• Part number: 07-11-9-922-016
• BMW name: hex nut
• Thread: M3
• Weight: 1 g (0.04 oz)
• Production start: December 1975
• Supersedes: 07-11-9-922-014, exchangeable retrospectively
• Country of manufacture: China
• Sold as: single piece
• Warranty: 24 months

Common Questions

Will this fit a 1960s 2002 built before 1975?
Yes. BMW rates it as exchangeable retrospectively with the earlier 07-11-9-922-014, and the 2002 is covered from 1967.

What size bolt or stud does it fit?
BMW specifies an M3 thread, so it fits M3 bolts and studs.

Fitment & Compatibility

Check the table below for the exact year, model, submodel, and any listed notes. PMB Performance can confirm this against your VIN, backed by more than 20 years of parts and fitment work.