BMW i3 Expanding Rivet 51 12 7 004 445
This plastic expanding rivet holds trim and panels in place on the BMW i3. You push it through the hole and press the centre pin home, and it expands behind the panel to hold it firmly without screws.
These rivets are often broken or lost when panels are removed for repairs or servicing, and a missing rivet lets a panel rattle or sag. Keeping a few spare means the job can be finished properly with every fixing in place.
This is Febi part number 198640, made by the bilstein group. It is priced per rivet and sold in packs of 5, so the basket goes up in 5s.
Febi is a brand of the bilstein group, a German parts maker that supplies replacement parts for cars and vans across the world. Each part is made to match the original in fit and function, so it fits without modification.
The table below shows the BMW i3 versions listed in the bilstein group parts finder, with each note word for word. Listed in the parts finder for the BMW i3 (I01) 2013 – 2022: the i3 and i3s, with and without Range Extender. The parts finder adds this note: “~400 other BMW rows (1-7 Series, i4, i5, i7, iX, iX3, M, X5-X7, XM) not captured.”. Compare the BMW part number on your existing part with the numbers on this page before ordering.
Key Benefits
- Holds trim and panels firmly
- Push-fit, no tools needed
- Replaces BMW part number 51 12 7 004 445
- Priced per rivet, sold in packs
- Febi quality from the bilstein group
Specifications
- Length: 24 mm
- Outer Diameter: 20 mm
- Outer Diameter 1: 15 mm
- Part Number: Febi 198640
- Sold As: Priced per rivet, sold in packs of 5
Replaces BMW part number 51 12 7 004 445.
Installation
Easy to fit. Line up the panel, push the rivet fully into the hole and press the centre pin flush so the legs spread behind the panel. To remove it, lift the centre pin first.
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| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 24 mm |
| Outer Diameter | 20 mm |
| Outer Diameter 1 | 15 mm |
| Part Number | Febi 198640 |
| Sold As | Priced per rivet, sold in packs of 5 |
Fits The Following BMW Models
| Model | Submodel |
|---|---|
| i3 (I01) 2013 – 2022 | i3s – 135 kW / 184 hp |
| i3 (I01) 2013 – 2022 | i3s Range Extender – 135 kW / 184 hp |
| i3 (I01) 2013 – 2022 | i3 – 125 kW / 170 hp |
| i3 (I01) 2013 – 2022 ~400 other BMW rows (1-7 Series, i4, i5, i7, iX, iX3, M, X5-X7, XM) not captured. | i3 Range Extender – 125 kW / 170 hp |
BMW i3 Expanding Rivet 51 12 7 004 445 FAQs
Which part numbers does it replace?
Replaces BMW part number 51 12 7 004 445. The Febi part number is 198640.
How is it priced?
It is priced per rivet and sold in packs, so the basket goes up in the pack size.
Can I reuse an old rivet?
Old rivets often lose their grip once removed, so fitting new ones gives the most secure result.
Will it fit my BMW i3?
Listed in the parts finder for the BMW i3 (I01) 2013 – 2022: the i3 and i3s, with and without Range Extender. The parts finder adds this note: “~400 other BMW rows (1-7 Series, i4, i5, i7, iX, iX3, M, X5-X7, XM) not captured.”. Check the notes in the fitment table and compare the BMW part number on your existing part.
Is this a genuine BMW part?
No. It is a quality replacement part made by the bilstein group to match the original in fit and function.
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