EURORELIC

12 14 1 740 959 –Camshaft position sensor

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

BMW part number 12 14 1 740 959 (12141740959) is the Camshaft position sensor, an engine part catalogued for the E36 (325i, 325is, M3), E34 (525i, 525ix). As of our last check (2026-09-28, bmwpartsdeal.com), it has been superseded by 12141740383. 4 aftermarket options below.

  1. 1 New from BMW
    Order the replacement number 12141740383
  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
    No guide yet
  8. 8 Paid hunt
    We search dealers, breakers and forums for you.

Buy new

Replaced by 12141740383. Order the newer number.

View 12141740959 at bmwpartsdeal.comCross-reference 12141740959 on RealOEMCatalog diagram (bmwfans.info)

Aftermarket options (4)

OE-equivalent / quality (2)
Established aftermarket brands built to the original design.
Bremi 60156
Camshaft Position Sensor – Bremi
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Bremi 60156 at RockAuto · $38.79View Bremi 60156 at FCP Euro · $48.03Search eBay for Bremi 60156 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Hella 009163041
Camshaft Position Sensor – 3-Pin Connector
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Hella 009163041 at RockAuto · $52.79Search eBay for Hella 009163041 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Budget (2)
Lowest price. Fine for some jobs; quality and service life vary more.
URO Parts 020692
BMW Engine Camshaft Position Sensor - URO Parts 12141740959
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View URO Parts 020692 at FCP Euro · $30.59Search eBay for URO Parts 020692 ↗
source checked 2026-10-01
Vemo V20720420
Camshaft Position Sensor – Plug (Connector): 3 Pins
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Vemo V20720420 at RockAuto · $88.79View Vemo V20720420 at FCP Euro · $112.49Search eBay for Vemo V20720420 ↗
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 12141740959 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 12141740383 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

12141740959→12141740383

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 E36 and E34 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

No DIY route recorded yet.

Repair guides & how-tos (0)

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

Notes & sources

Successor 12141740383 listed at $186.61 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock).