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Karlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing

Karlyn 12-551 Suspension Control Arm Bushing - Rear Upper Outer

Brand Karlyn 12-551
Position Rear Upper Outer
Color Silver
Material Aluminum
Product line Karlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
Fits BMW · 111 vehicles

Aluminum construction. Adds strength with a clean silver finish.

Control arm bushing. Helps restore suspension articulation and stability.

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Karlyn-STI Rear Upper Outer Bushing

The Karlyn 12-551 is a suspension control arm bushing for the rear upper outer position. Built from aluminum with a silver finish, it is specified for BMW rear suspension applications that need a precise replacement bushing for the control arm assembly.

Karlyn-STI is the product line used for application-specific suspension components, including bushings for BMW chassis platforms. This part number, 12-551, is listed for a wide range of BMW 3 Series, M3, and Z4 rear upper outer applications.

Key Features

  • Suspension control arm bushing for the rear upper outer position
  • Aluminum construction with a silver finish
  • Direct-fit application coverage for select BMW rear suspension setups
  • Part number 12-551 for catalog and fitment lookup
  • Fits BMW 328i, 330i, 325i, M3, Z4, and related models in listed years

Fitment Details

  • Fits 2007-2016 BMW 328i, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2016 BMW 330i, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2006-2007 BMW 330i, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2015-2016 BMW M3, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2008-2013 BMW M3, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2013-2016 BMW Z4, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2007-2013 BMW 325i, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2003-2012 BMW Z4, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2006-2011 BMW 323i, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2001-2006 BMW 325Ci, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2001-2006 BMW 325i, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 1992-1995 BMW 325i, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2006 BMW 325xi, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2001-2006 BMW 330Ci, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2006 BMW 330xi, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2002-2006 BMW M3, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 1995-1999 BMW M3, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2001-2005 BMW 325xi, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2001-2005 BMW 330i, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2001-2005 BMW 330xi, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2000 BMW 323Ci, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 1999-2000 BMW 323i, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 2000 BMW 328Ci, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 1999-2000 BMW 328i, rear upper outer.
  • Fits 1992-1999 BMW 318i, rear upper outer.

What This Bushing Helps Address

  • Rear suspension looseness at the control arm mounting point
  • Excessive play in the rear upper outer bushing location
  • Clunks or noise from worn BMW rear suspension bushings
  • Uneven rear suspension response caused by bushing wear
  • Restoration work on BMW 3 Series, M3, and Z4 rear control arm assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rear upper outer position before ordering, since this part is application-specific. Compare the existing bushing and control arm mounting point to the vehicle listing for your BMW 328i, 330i, 325i, M3, or Z4. Professional installation is recommended for suspension bushings because removal and pressing procedures can require specialized tools and alignment checks after service.

Quality Assurance

Manufactured under the Karlyn-STI product line for BMW suspension applications, this bushing is cataloged by exact fitment and position to support accurate replacement selection. Part number 12-551 should be matched to the vehicle listing before installation.

This part fits 111 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2016BMW328i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2016BMW330i—2.0LL4GASRear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2016BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2016BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2015BMW328i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2015BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2015BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2014BMW328i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2014BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2013BMW325i—3.0LL6GASRear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2013BMW328i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2013BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2013BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2012BMW325i—3.0LL6GASRear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2012BMW328i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2012BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2012BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2011BMW323i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2011BMW325i—3.0LL6GASRear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2011BMW328i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2011BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2011BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2010BMW323i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2010BMW325iBase2.5LL6GASRear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2010BMW328i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2010BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2010BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2009BMW323i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2009BMW325iBase2.5LL6GASRear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2009BMW328i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2009BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2009BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2008BMW323i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2008BMW325iBase2.5LL6GASRear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2008BMW328i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2008BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2008BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2007BMW323i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2007BMW325iBase2.5LL6GASRear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2007BMW328i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2007BMW330iBase3.0LL6GASRear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2007BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2006BMW323i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2006BMW325Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2006BMW325i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2006BMW325xi————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2006BMW330Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2006BMW330i—3.0LL6GASRear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2006BMW330xi————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI Control Arm Bushing
2006BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2006BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2005BMW325Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2005BMW325i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2005BMW325xi————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2005BMW330Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2005BMW330i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2005BMW330xi————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2005BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2005BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2004BMW325Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2004BMW325i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2004BMW325xi————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2004BMW330Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2004BMW330i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2004BMW330xi————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2004BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2004BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2003BMW325Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2003BMW325i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2003BMW325xi————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2003BMW330Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2003BMW330i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2003BMW330xi————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2003BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2003BMWZ4————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2002BMW325Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2002BMW325i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2002BMW325xi————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2002BMW330Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2002BMW330i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2002BMW330xi————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2002BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2001BMW325Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2001BMW325i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2001BMW325xi————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2001BMW330Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2001BMW330i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2001BMW330xi————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2000BMW323Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2000BMW323i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2000BMW328Ci————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
2000BMW328i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1999BMW318i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1999BMW323i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1999BMW328i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1999BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1998BMW318i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1998BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1997BMW318i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1997BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1996BMW318i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1996BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1995BMW318i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1995BMW325i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1995BMWM3————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1994BMW318i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1994BMW325i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1993BMW318i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1993BMW325i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1992BMW318i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI
1992BMW325i————Rear Upper OuterKarlyn-STI