Description
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BMW X3 E83 Space Saver Spare Tyre Cup Mount Bracket Carrier is an original component from the Spare wheel mounts and covers category, designed for securely fastening a space-saver spare wheel in the boot. It ensures stable wheel positioning, reduces unwanted vibrations and noise, and helps maintain order in the BMW X3 E83 cargo area.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 3428665-1
- Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 3428665
- Substitutable numbers: 51713420096, 51713400623, 51713428665, 3428665, 3420096, 3400623, 51717053277, 7053277
- Category: Spare Tyre Carriers & Covers
Purpose and function of the mount
The presented mount has been designed specifically for the BMW X3 E83 model to work with the factory boot layout and floor structure. The bracket is responsible for securely immobilizing the space-saver spare wheel, which is important for both driving comfort and safety – the wheel does not shift during sudden braking or cornering.
The original geometry of the component allows for proper distribution of fastening forces, ensuring that the rim and tyre are not exposed to point overloads. This solution is particularly important for long journeys, where the spare wheel is often carried in the same position for many months.
Construction and fitment for the BMW X3 E83
The bracket is structurally adapted to the factory mounting point in the floor of the BMW X3 E83 boot. Properly shaped contact surfaces and the mounting method intended by the manufacturer facilitate correct wheel positioning and quick tightening of the locking element.
Thanks to the use of an original solution, installation is predictable and repeatable – without the need for modifications, custom spacers, or makeshift clamps. This translates into seamless integration with the existing boot layout and preservation of the factory character of the interior.
Benefits of using the original mount
Using a dedicated spare wheel mount in the BMW X3 E83 provides a number of practical benefits:
- reduction of rattling and resonance caused by a loosely placed wheel,
- increased safety of transported luggage due to stable wheel fixation,
- maintaining an organized cargo space,
- preserving the factory mounting standard intended by BMW.
The component from this group is particularly recommended when completing missing equipment after previous removal or when restoring the car to a factory-like state after body repairs or boot floor replacement.
Condition, origin, and practical application
The offered bracket is a removed part and is an original BMW component, which ensures proper fitment to the X3 E83 body structure. The used nature of the part makes it an economical solution while remaining consistent with the vehicle’s factory specifications.
Before installation, it is worth verifying compatibility with your specific vehicle based on the OEM part number and available interchangeable numbers – all this data can be found in the technical specifications section. This minimizes the risk of selecting the wrong variant of the mount within the same model generation.
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the boot area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as mounts, covers, or additional spare wheel accessories, check out the available parts in the BMW spare wheel mounts and covers category.
Installation and maintenance tips
During the installation of the mount, it is recommended to:
- thoroughly clean the mounting point in the boot floor,
- check the condition of the threads and mating components,
- position the wheel according to the direction intended by the vehicle manufacturer,
- tighten the mount with care so that the wheel is stable but not excessively compressed.
Regular inspection of the mount during periodic maintenance or tyre changes allows you to maintain a secure and stable spare wheel fixation for a long time. If you are using more removed parts within the vehicle, practical tips on their maintenance can be found in the article: How to extend the life of used car parts?
Summary and additional materials
BMW X3 E83 Space Saver Spare Tyre Cup Mount Bracket Carrier is a functional, original mounting component that allows you to restore the factory method of carrying a spare wheel in the boot. It ensures stability, order, and compliance with the body structure, which is important both for daily use and when reselling the vehicle.
If you are simultaneously working on your car’s drivetrain and are interested in the correct selection of components such as the clutch or dual-mass flywheel, the following technical guide may be helpful: Clutch and dual-mass flywheel – diagnostics and selection of drivetrain parts.





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