EURORELIC

12 62 1 747 281 –Engine coolant temp sensor (2-POL)

NLA newchecked 2026-10-08source: bmwpartsdeal.commarket: US+EU

BMW part number 12 62 1 747 281 (12621747281) is the Engine coolant temp sensor (2-POL), a cooling part catalogued for the E36 (325td, 325tds, 316i), E34 (518i, 525i, 525ix), E32 (730i, 730iL, 735i), E38 (730i, 730iL, 740i), E31 (840i, 850Ci, 850CSi). As of our last check (2026-10-08, bmwpartsdeal.com), BMW lists it as no longer available new (NLA). 4 aftermarket options below.

  1. 1 New from BMW
    No longer available new (per source; may be market-specific).
  2. 2 Aftermarket new
    Buy 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

Not available new from the US or the European dealer we checked. BMW Classic or another dealer may still locate one with your VIN.

New aftermarket equivalents are listed for this number: see Aftermarket options.

View 12621747281 at bmwpartsdeal.comCross-reference 12621747281 on RealOEMCatalog diagram (bmwfans.info)

Aftermarket options (4)

New from BMW is not an option, but these 4 aftermarket parts are listed as replacing 12621747281. That is a buy-new path. Confirm fitment by VIN and compare against your old part before ordering.
OE-equivalent / quality (2)
Established aftermarket brands built to the original design.
Beru ST117
BMW Temperature Sensor - Beru 12621747281
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Beru ST117 at FCP Euro · $34.39Search eBay for Beru ST117 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Hella 009107471
Temperature Sender / Sensor – 2-Pin Connector; Bolted; w/ Seal
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Hella 009107471 at RockAuto · $10.06Search eBay for Hella 009107471 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Budget (2)
Lowest price. Fine for some jobs; quality and service life vary more.
Beck/Arnley 2011718
Temperature Sender / Sensor – Switch
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Beck/Arnley 2011718 at RockAuto · $12.90Search eBay for Beck/Arnley 2011718 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Vemo V20720444
Temperature Sender / Sensor – Plug (Connector): 2 Pins; Thread Size: M14 X 1.5; Supplementary Article/Supplementary Info: w/ seal
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Vemo V20720444 at RockAuto · $11.19Search eBay for Vemo V20720444 ↗
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 12621747281 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. 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.

Used & NOS listings

Cross-model interchange (0)

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

Same part numberCatalog match (partial list)bmwfans.info

Same BMW part number, but the source list is truncated or market-specific. More models may apply.

+19 more models not listed by the source.

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

Last listed $24.20 on bmwpartsdeal (not orderable).