BMW Transmission Lock Plate for 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Series & M5/M6 & more

When servicing the drivetrain or transmission system on BMW 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Series & M5/M6 & X3/X4/X5/X6/X7 & Z3/Z4 & 3.0CS/3.0S/3.0Si/Bavaria/XM from 1967–2025, use this Original BMW Transmission Lock Plate. It retains the specified transmission hardware in position. The supported range includes 1602, 2002, 2002tii, 2500, 2800CS, and 3.0CS, plus additional listed variants. BMW states that Original BMW Parts are designed, tested, and manufactured by BMW.

Technical Details

• Component: Transmission Lock Plate
• Manufacturer: BMW
• Manufacturer part number: 23-21-1-490-120
• Primary function: retains the specified transmission hardware in position
• Production range: 1967–2025
• Vehicle applications: BMW 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Series & M5/M6 & X3/X4/X5/X6/X7 & Z3/Z4 & 3.0CS/3.0S/3.0Si/Bavaria/XM
• Listed models: 1602, 2002, 2002tii, 2500, 2800CS, and 3.0CS, plus additional listed variants

Fitment & Compatibility

Review the table below for year-by-year model coverage, submodels, and any listed equipment notes. Verify transmission type, drivetrain, linkage configuration, and production range. PMB Performance has more than 20 years of experience matching European vehicle parts; send us your VIN if you need help confirming fitment.