Original BMW Windshield Washer Spray Nozzle for BMW 3 Series E30 and 5 Series E28 (1983–1993)

Mounted in the washer system of the E30 3 Series and E28 5 Series, this Original BMW spray nozzle directs washer fluid onto the windshield. BMW identifies it as a spray nozzle under part number 61-66-1-373-401, superseding the earlier 61-66-1-369-870. It weighs 3 g (0.11 oz), and BMW began producing it in May 1983. It is made in Germany and sold as a single nozzle.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW notes that the change from 61-66-1-369-870 to this number is not exchangeable retrospectively, so check with us before mixing old and new nozzles on one car. The same nozzle covers a wide spread of engines across both chassis, from the M20 six in the 325e, 325i, and 528e to the M30 in the 533i and 535i, the M42 in the 318is, the S14 in the E30 M3, and the S38 in the E28 M5. A washer nozzle is a small fitting, but it sets the aim and pattern of the spray, so a clogged or misaimed one leaves the glass dirty even when the pump works.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW
• Part number: 61-66-1-373-401
• BMW part name: spray nozzle
• Supersedes: 61-66-1-369-870
• Weight: 3 g (0.11 oz)
• Production start: May 1983
• Made in Germany
• Sold as a single nozzle
• Warranty: 24-month Original BMW Parts warranty

Common Questions

What are the signs a washer nozzle needs replacing?
No spray when the washer is switched on, a weak or uneven spray from dirt, debris, or wax buildup, or fluid hitting the wrong spot after the nozzle has been knocked out of position.

Does one nozzle cover both the E30 and the E28?
Yes. BMW uses this single part number across both the 3 Series E30 and 5 Series E28 ranges.

A clean, well-aimed spray is a small fix that makes every rainy drive easier.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to confirm year, model, submodel, and application notes before ordering. Send your VIN and PMB Performance will confirm the fit, drawing on more than 20 years in the trade.