EURORELIC

11 51 7 838 159 –Remanufactured coolant pump, mechanical – E46 M3

Supersededchecked 2026-09-28source: bmwpartsdeal.commarket: US+EU

BMW part number 11 51 7 838 159 (11517838159) is the Remanufactured coolant pump, mechanical – E46 M3, a cooling part catalogued for the E46 (M3, M3 CSL). As of our last check (2026-09-28, bmwpartsdeal.com), it has been superseded by 11517838118. 3 aftermarket options below.

  1. 1 New from BMW
    Order the replacement number 11517838118
  2. 2 Aftermarket new
    3 options (quality, budget)
  3. 3 Used / NOS
    Search live listings on eBay US/DE.
  4. 4 Interchange
    No cross-model match in our data
  5. 5 Kit / reman
    None recorded yet
  6. 6 Community fix
    No forum workaround recorded yet
  7. 7 DIY guide
    No guide yet
  8. 8 Paid hunt
    We search dealers, breakers and forums for you.

Buy new

Replaced by 11517838118. Order the newer number.

View 11517838159 at bmwpartsdeal.comCross-reference 11517838159 on RealOEMCatalog diagram (bmwfans.info)

Aftermarket options (3)

OE-equivalent / quality (1)
Established aftermarket brands built to the original design.
Rein WPR0042
Water Pump
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Rein WPR0042 at RockAuto · $158.79Search eBay for Rein WPR0042 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Budget (2)
Lowest price. Fine for some jobs; quality and service life vary more.
Beck/Arnley 1312438
Water Pump
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Beck/Arnley 1312438 at RockAuto · $105.79Search eBay for Beck/Arnley 1312438 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
URO Parts 11517838159
Water Pump
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View URO Parts 11517838159 at RockAuto · $95.79Search eBay for URO Parts 11517838159 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29

Each option links to the page that lists it as replacing this BMW number (price as listed on the check date). Tiers marked “brand class” are our classification of the brand, not a test of this part. Aftermarket parts are not BMW parts: quality varies and fitment is not guaranteed.

Where to buy

Every link opens 11517838159 at that seller: “View” = the part’s own page, “Look up” = the seller’s part-number page, “Search” = the seller’s search pre-filled with the number (successor 11517838118 where shown). You can order from either region.

United States

Europe (DE · UK · DK)

“Ships internationally” is shown only where we read it on the vendor’s own shipping page (checked 2026-09-28); otherwise check with the vendor. Import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility. Amazon links carry our Associates tag, so we may earn a commission; other seller links are not affiliate links today.

Supersession chain

11517838159→11517838118

Older numbers on the left, newest on the right. Numbers without a record open a lookup.

Used & NOS listings

Cross-model interchange (0)

No interchange recorded. That doesn't prove there isn't one; it means we have no sourced match yet.

Community fixes (0)

No forum workaround recorded yet. If you know a thread, the hunt team wants to hear about it.

Kits, reman & retrofits (0)

No kit or reman service recorded yet.

DIY

No DIY route recorded yet.

Repair guides & how-tos (0)

No repair write-up or video linked for this part yet.

Notes & sources

Successor 11517838118 listed at $465.37 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock).