All mfgs. purchase (made to their specifications) parts from outside vendors even for new cars. Only issue that I have with BMW parts is the pricing. I have had no issue with purchasing OEM parts either. That said, I don't purchase enough parts to draw any conclusion either way.

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X5 4.6 2002 Black Sap, Black interior. 2013 X5M Melbourne Red, Bamboo interior
Dallas