Having trouble finding a proper fitting rear wiper replacement for a 2000 X5 E53 4.4i

If I search on the part number. I can find one made in German.
Do i really need an OEM wiper blade from Germany?


I tried a bosch excel and an bosch icon 18b: both did not fit on the arm...

The last wiper I had installed flew off while driving down the highway - I do not recall what type it was.

I was told the 18B and the 418b are same. I did not try the 418b because the 18b did not fit. Store did not have 418b.

Cannot find fitment info on Bosch web site, rear is not listed!

RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 4.4i SINGLE PARTS FOR REAR WINDOW WIPER


the arm
is not a hook
is not a pin

arm appears to accept a pin

Is there a common rear wiper that fits, or do a need a dealer/oem part?

Should I just get a new arm with a standard hook?

Never had so much trouble over a wiper blade......

Thanks