BMW F30 F31 F32 Front Lower Control Arm Set 6852991 6852992 - Used Original Parts

Quick Answer

When an F30 shows a clunk over bumps, a wandering front end, or inner-edge tyre wear that survives a fresh alignment, worn front lower control arms (6852991-04) are often the cause. A tested Genuine used set suits Malaysian roads. It keeps the factory bushing and joint geometry at a fraction of the cost of new, and the arms stay sound long after the rubber on a worn set has given up.

Diagnosis and Common Symptoms

Front lower control arm wear rarely sets a fault code or lights the dashboard. The diagnosis is mostly mechanical, so confirm it on the lift before ordering. In the BMW F30 3 Series and 330e, the usual signs are:

• A dull clunk or knock from the front axle over speed bumps, potholes and drain covers
• Steering that wanders or feels vague at highway speed, with a slight pull under braking
• Vibration through the steering wheel or floor when braking, caused by bushing movement
• Uneven or inner-edge front tyre wear, and an alignment that will not hold
• Visible cracks, splits or fluid-softened rubber in the bushings, or play in the ball joint when the arm is levered

Malaysian conditions speed this up: heat ages the rubber, heavy rain and standing water carry grit into the joints, and road surfaces are uneven. The 330e also carries extra battery weight, which adds load to the front suspension.

On the lift, check the arm bushings and ball joints for play. If you find any, replace the arms as a set so both sides behave the same. If the ball joint has play but the bushings look sound, still check the whole arm, since a worn joint on one side can pull the alignment off.

Introduction

This is a Genuine Used BMW front lower control arm set, removed from a donor car and tested before it is listed. We check the arms for bushing condition and ball joint play, so you are not buying someone else's problem. A Genuine used set keeps the original BMW geometry that aftermarket arms often miss by a small margin. It is a practical choice for an F30 that needs a proper front-end repair without paying for new.

Product Details

• Brand: BMW Genuine

• Model Compatibility: BMW F30 330e, BMW F30 3 Series

• Part Name: Front Lower Control Arm Set

• Condition: Genuine Used (Tested Working)

• Notes: A wheel alignment is required after fitting. No coding or programming is involved. Replace self-locking nuts and bolts where the workshop manual calls for it, and torque the fasteners to specification with the suspension loaded.

Part Numbers and Fitment

• Part numbers: 6852991-04 / 6852992-04 / 6857329-03 / 6857330-03 / 31126852991 / 31126852992 / 31126857329 / 31126857330
• Fits: BMW F30 330e, BMW F30 3 Series