This BMW Hood Safety Catch matches the factory application used on BMW 5 Series and M models from 1997–2003. It provides the secondary retention point that holds the hood if the primary latch is released.
Original BMW service parts are intended to restore the specified factory component at its designed mounting location.
Technical Details
- BMW part number: 51-23-8-172-164
- Application range: BMW 5 Series & M Models (1997–2003)
- Fitment coverage: 5 listed model applications
- Product type: Hood Safety Catch
Fitment & Compatibility
Use the fitment information below to verify the vehicle, production range, side or location, and any option-specific details.
When two BMW applications appear similar, contact PMB Performance with the VIN and current component details. Our parts team has more than two decades of fitment experience.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | BMW | 525i | ||
| 2002 | BMW | 525i | ||
| 2003 | BMW | 525i | ||
| 1997 | BMW | 528i | ||
| 1998 | BMW | 528i | ||
| 1999 | BMW | 528i | ||
| 2000 | BMW | 528i | ||
| 2001 | BMW | 530i | ||
| 2002 | BMW | 530i | ||
| 2003 | BMW | 530i | ||
| 1997 | BMW | 540i | ||
| 1998 | BMW | 540i | ||
| 1999 | BMW | 540i | ||
| 2000 | BMW | 540i | ||
| 2001 | BMW | 540i | ||
| 2002 | BMW | 540i | ||
| 2003 | BMW | 540i | ||
| 2000 | BMW | M5 | ||
| 2001 | BMW | M5 | ||
| 2002 | BMW | M5 | ||
| 2003 | BMW | M5 |