BMW Hood Bowden / Release Cable Rear 51237255801

OEM Part #: 51-23-7-255-801 (51237255801)

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Hood Latch Release Cable 51237183765

Hood Latch Release Cable

$13.99
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OEM: 51237183765
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Hood Latch Release Cable 51237183765

Hood Latch Release Cable

$14.99
Fits 2009–2019 BMW
OEM: 51237183765
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Hood Latch Release Lever / Handle 51237183765

Hood Latch Release Lever / Handle

$9.99
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Replace your worn or malfunctioning hood release mechanism with this genuine OEM Hood Bowden/Release Cable. This factory-original part is designed to fit various BMW models, including 640i, 650i, M6 (2012-2019), and 528i, 535i, M5 (2011-2016). It also supports the 740Li and 750i ranges from 2009 to 2015. Located at the rear, this cable plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth and reliable hood operation. The OEM part number is 7183769, with Bosch number 7255801. Experience restored functionality and peace of mind with this direct replacement for damaged or non-functioning cables. Suitable for multiple body styles and engines.

Specifications

Specifications for Hood Bowden / Release Cable 51237255801
Fits Vehicle Model528i, 528i xDrive, 535d, 535d xDrive, 535i, 535i GT, 535i GT xDrive, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i GT, 550i GT xDrive, 550i xDrive, 640i, 640i Gran Coupe, 640i xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Coupe, 650i, 650i Gran Coupe, 650i xDrive, 650i xDrive Gran Coupe, 740i, 740Ld xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750i, 750i xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe, Alpina B7, Alpina B7 xDrive, Alpina B7L, Alpina B7L xDrive, M5, M6, M6 Gran Coupe
Fits Vehicle MakeBMW
OEM Part No51-23-7-255-801 (51237255801)
Compatible OEM Part No 7183769
SideRear
CategoryHood

Compatible Vehicles

Fits 249 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2009-2019.

Check your specific vehicle before ordering. This list shows year, make, and model. Some years have multiple trims or engines that use different parts, and individual listings may have additional fitment notes (e.g. “with sunroof only”). Review the full variant list below, or message us with your VIN and we’ll confirm the match.

BMW

  • 528i 2011-2016 · 6 variants
  • 528i xDrive 2012-2016 · 5 variants
  • 535d 2014-2016 · 3 variants
  • 535d xDrive 2014-2016 · 3 variants
  • 535i 2011-2016 · 6 variants
  • 535i GT 2010-2017 · 8 variants
  • 535i GT xDrive 2011-2017 · 7 variants
  • 535i xDrive 2011-2016 · 6 variants
  • 550i 2011-2016 · 6 variants
  • 550i GT 2010-2015 · 6 variants
  • 550i GT xDrive 2011-2017 · 7 variants
  • 550i xDrive 2011-2016 · 6 variants
  • 640i 2012-2018 · 14 variants
  • 640i Gran Coupe 2013-2019 · 7 variants
  • 640i xDrive 2014-2018 · 10 variants
  • 640i xDrive Gran Coupe 2014-2019 · 6 variants
  • 650i 2012-2018 · 14 variants
  • 650i Gran Coupe 2013-2019 · 7 variants
  • 650i xDrive 2012-2018 · 14 variants
  • 650i xDrive Gran Coupe 2013-2019 · 7 variants
  • 740Ld xDrive 2015
  • 740Li 2011-2015 · 5 variants
  • 740Li xDrive 2013-2015 · 3 variants
  • 740i 2011-2015 · 5 variants
  • 750Li 2009-2015 · 7 variants
  • 750Li xDrive 2010-2015 · 6 variants
  • 750i 2009-2015 · 7 variants
  • 750i xDrive 2010-2015 · 6 variants
  • 760Li 2010-2015 · 6 variants
  • ActiveHybrid 5 2012-2016 · 5 variants
  • ActiveHybrid 7 2013-2015 · 3 variants
  • Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe 2015-2019 · 5 variants
  • Alpina B7 2011-2015 · 5 variants
  • Alpina B7 xDrive 2011-2015 · 5 variants
  • Alpina B7L 2011-2015 · 5 variants
  • Alpina B7L xDrive 2011-2015 · 5 variants
  • M5 2013-2016 · 4 variants
  • M6 2012-2018 · 12 variants
  • M6 Gran Coupe 2014-2019 · 6 variants
View all 249 vehicle configurations
Full vehicle fitment list for Hood Bowden / Release Cable 51237255801
Year Make Model Trim Engine Note
2009 BMW 750i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2009 BMW 750Li Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2010 BMW 535i GT Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2010 BMW 550i GT Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2010 BMW 750i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2010 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2010 BMW 750Li Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2010 BMW 750Li xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2010 BMW 760Li Sedan 6.0L V12 Turbo
2011 BMW 528i Sedan 3.0L l6
2011 BMW 535i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2011 BMW 535i GT Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2011 BMW 535i GT xDrive Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2011 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2011 BMW 550i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2011 BMW 550i GT Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2011 BMW 550i GT xDrive Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2011 BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2011 BMW 740i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2011 BMW 740Li Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2011 BMW 750i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2011 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2011 BMW 750Li Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2011 BMW 750Li xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2011 BMW 760Li Sedan 6.0L V12 Turbo
2011 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2011 BMW Alpina B7L Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2011 BMW Alpina B7L xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 528i Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2012 BMW 528i xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2012 BMW 535i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2012 BMW 535i GT Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2012 BMW 535i GT xDrive Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2012 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2012 BMW 550i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 550i GT Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 640i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2012 BMW 640i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2012 BMW 650i Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 650i Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 740i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2012 BMW 740Li Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2012 BMW 750i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 750Li Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 750Li xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW 760Li Sedan 6.0L V12 Turbo
2012 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW Alpina B7L Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW Alpina B7L xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW M6 Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 528i Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2013 BMW 528i xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2013 BMW 535i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2013 BMW 535i GT Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2013 BMW 535i GT xDrive Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2013 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2013 BMW 550i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 550i GT Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 550i GT xDrive Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 640i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2013 BMW 640i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2013 BMW 650i Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 650i Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 740i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2013 BMW 740Li Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2013 BMW 740Li xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2013 BMW 750i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 750Li Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 750Li xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW 760Li Sedan 6.0L V12 Turbo
2013 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW Alpina B7L Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW Alpina B7L xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW M5 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW M6 Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2013 BMW M6 Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 528i Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2014 BMW 528i xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2014 BMW 535d Sedan 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo
2014 BMW 535d xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo
2014 BMW 535i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 535i GT Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 535i GT xDrive Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 550i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 550i GT Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 550i GT xDrive Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 640i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 640i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 640i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 640i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 650i Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 650i Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 740i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 740Li Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 740Li xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW 750i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 750Li Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 750Li xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW 760Li Sedan 6.0L V12 Turbo
2014 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW Alpina B7L Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW Alpina B7L xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW M5 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW M6 Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW M6 Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 528i Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2015 BMW 528i xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2015 BMW 535d Sedan 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo
2015 BMW 535d xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo
2015 BMW 535i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 535i GT Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 535i GT xDrive Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 550i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 550i GT Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 550i GT xDrive Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 640i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 640i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 640i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 640i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 650i Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 650i Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 740i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 740Ld xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo
2015 BMW 740Li Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 740Li xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW 750i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 750Li Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 750Li xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW 760Li Sedan 6.0L V12 Turbo
2015 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW Alpina B7L Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW Alpina B7L xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW M5 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW M6 Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW M6 Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2015 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW 528i Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2016 BMW 528i xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2016 BMW 535d Sedan 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo
2016 BMW 535d xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Diesel Turbo
2016 BMW 535i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2016 BMW 535i GT Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2016 BMW 535i GT xDrive Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2016 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2016 BMW 550i Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW 550i GT xDrive Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW 640i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2016 BMW 640i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2016 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2016 BMW 640i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2016 BMW 640i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2016 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2016 BMW 650i Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW 650i Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW 650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW 650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW M5 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW M6 Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW M6 Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2016 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2017 BMW 535i GT Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2017 BMW 535i GT xDrive Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2017 BMW 550i GT xDrive Hatchback 4.4L V8 Turbo
2017 BMW 640i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2017 BMW 640i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2017 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2017 BMW 640i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2017 BMW 640i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2017 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2017 BMW 650i Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2017 BMW 650i Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2017 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2017 BMW 650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2017 BMW 650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2017 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2017 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2017 BMW M6 Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2017 BMW M6 Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2017 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2018 BMW 640i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2018 BMW 640i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2018 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2018 BMW 640i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2018 BMW 640i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2018 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2018 BMW 650i Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2018 BMW 650i Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2018 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2018 BMW 650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2018 BMW 650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2018 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2018 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2018 BMW M6 Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2018 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2019 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2019 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2019 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2019 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2019 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2019 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo

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