EURORELIC

12 13 1 703 359 –Ignition coil (ignition coil spark plug)

Supersededchecked 2026-10-08source: bimmerworld.commarket: US (EU: not orderable)

BMW part number 12 13 1 703 359 (12131703359) is the Ignition coil (ignition coil spark plug), an electrical part catalogued for the E34 (520i, 525i, 525ix), E32 (730i, 730iL, 740i), E38 (730i, 730iL, 740i), E36 (320i, 325i, 325is), E31 (840i). As of our last check (2026-10-08, bimmerworld.com), it has been superseded by 12131734468. 4 aftermarket options below.

  1. 1 New from BMW
    Order the replacement number 12131734468
  2. 2 Aftermarket new
    4 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
    Owner DIY route noted (no full guide yet)
  8. 8 Paid hunt
    We search dealers, breakers and forums for you.

Buy new

Replaced by 12131734468. Order the newer number.

View 12131703359 at bimmerworld.comCross-reference 12131703359 on RealOEMCatalog diagram (bmwfans.info)

Aftermarket options (4)

OE-equivalent / quality (2)
Established aftermarket brands built to the original design.
Bremi 11856T
Ignition Coil – Bremi-STI Direct Ignition Coil Unit
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Bremi 11856T at RockAuto · $39.79 eachSearch eBay for Bremi 11856T ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Hella 193175541
Ignition Coil – 3-Pin Connector; Includes Boot; Bolted
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
only 5 left when checked
View Hella 193175541 at RockAuto · $41.79 eachSearch eBay for Hella 193175541 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Budget (2)
Lowest price. Fine for some jobs; quality and service life vary more.
Beck/Arnley 1788154
Ignition Coil
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
only 1 left when checked
View Beck/Arnley 1788154 at RockAuto · $30.79 eachSearch eBay for Beck/Arnley 1788154 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
URO Parts 12139066468
Ignition Coil
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View URO Parts 12139066468 at RockAuto · $29.79 eachSearch eBay for URO Parts 12139066468 ↗
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 12131703359 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 12131734468 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

12131703359→12131734468

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.

Listed directly for E34 and E32 and E38 and E36 and E31 in our data (see Fits). Models below are other listings of the same number.

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

Fit current Bosch coil 12131734468; replace as matched set – bimmerworld.com

Repair guides & how-tos (0)

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

Notes & sources

E34: BimmerWorld coil guide: 12131703359 discontinued 12/1997; current Bosch coil 12131734468 (M42/M50/S50US/M60); do not mix coil brands. [bimmerworld.com] Not listed on bmwpartsdeal (US); status from ETK data on bmwfans ('Delivery discontinued by the factory'); successor not checked – verify in ETK. Replacement per BimmerWorld coil guide (not a BMW supersession record we could fetch). E36: Not listed on bmwpartsdeal (US); ETK data on bmwfans flags 'Delivery discontinued by the factory'. Status aligned with our E34 sheet (source bimmerworld.com); this E36 pass found NLA_new (EU + ETK flag). E38: Not listed on bmwpartsdeal (US); ETK data on bmwfans flags 'Delivery discontinued by the factory'. Status aligned with our E34 sheet (source bimmerworld.com); this E38 pass found NLA_new (EU + ETK flag). E31: Not listed on bmwpartsdeal (US); ETK data on bmwfans flags 'Delivery discontinued by the factory'. Status aligned with our E38 sheet (source bimmerworld.com); this E31 pass found NLA_new (EU + ETK flag). E32: Not listed on bmwpartsdeal (US); ETK data on bmwfans flags 'Delivery discontinued by the factory'. Status aligned with our E34 sheet (source bimmerworld.com); this E32 pass found NLA_new (EU + ETK flag).