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33 52 2 225 605 –Shock absorber, rear (BILSTEIN) – E28 M5

NLA newchecked 2026-09-28source: bmwfans.infomarket: ETK flag only (not listed at US or EU dealer)

BMW part number 33 52 2 225 605 (33522225605) is the Shock absorber, rear (BILSTEIN) – E28 M5, a suspension part catalogued for the E28 (M5). As of our last check (2026-09-28, bmwfans.info), BMW lists it as no longer available new (NLA).

  1. 1 New from BMW
    No longer available new (per source; may be market-specific).
  2. 2 Aftermarket new
    No sourced aftermarket equivalent yet
  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
    1 forum workaround (swap)
  7. 7 DIY guide
    No guide yet
  8. 8 Paid hunt
    We search dealers, breakers and forums for you.

Buy new

Not available new according to the status source (a US dealer). NLA can be market-specific, so try the other region below.

View 33522225605 at bmwfans.infoCross-reference 33522225605 on RealOEMCatalog diagram (bmwfans.info)

Aftermarket options (0)

No sourced aftermarket equivalent recorded yet. We only list brand numbers that a brand catalog or vendor page explicitly cross-references to this BMW number.

Where to buy

Every link opens 33522225605 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)

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

Community fixes (1)

What owners did when this part was unobtainable, summarised from forum threads. Read the thread before you start. These are owner reports, not verified by EuroRelic or BMW.

SwapDifficulty: MediumSeveral threads agree

E28 M5 rear Bilstein: use the Euro M5 Bilstein or Bilstein HD/B8 equivalents

The Euro M5 used Bilstein rear shock 33521129241 up to 2/86 (later BOGE 33522225898 with different springs and pads). Owners say Bilstein HD and Sport are valved almost the same for the E28, and one owner traced Bilstein B46-0727 as the M535i M-Technic rear. Match the spring to the shock era.

Parts / numbers mentioned: 33521129241, 33522225898, Bilstein B46-0727, HD/B6, Sport/B8

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

Not listed on bmwpartsdeal (US); ETK data on bmwfans flags 'Delivery discontinued by the factory'.