E91 330d rear shock absorbers - multiple choice?

[Martyn76]

Looking to replace my rear shocks, as one has started leaking, when i have looked on euro car parts it brings up 2 different ones an each one has 3 different manufacturer options, does any one know which shocks I should be after for an 2006 E91 Msport?

[helix402]

Best bet is to put your last seven digits into realoem. Then find the BMW part no. Then choose your manufacturer (eg Bilstein). Next put the manufacturer part no into eBay or the manufacturers parts list on their website.

[SebringMan]

helix402 said:

Best bet is to put your last seven digits into realoem. Then find the BMW part no. Then choose your manufacturer (eg Bilstein). Next put the manufacturer part no into eBay or the manufacturers parts list on their website.

What he said.

I'd do the following:

-If the car will be a keeper for a few years just cough up the cash and get them from BMW or Sachs at a push.
-If you are punting it along the Billie B4s will be fine; I've had an iffy experience with them TBH.
-If you fancy it being a little more sporty but handling better B6s should do the trick nicely.