This genuine BMW positive battery terminal cover (12421730712) is compatible with BMW 3 Series E36 Saloon, Coupé, Convertible and Touring models, as well as BMW Z3 E36 Coupé and Roadster models. According to the official BMW parts information, this genuine OEM part has been in production since 1990 and remains a current active part.
This cover is designed to protect the positive battery terminal, helping to prevent accidental contact, electrical short circuits, and potential damage to surrounding electrical components. If the original battery terminal cover is missing, cracked, or damaged, replacing it restores the intended insulation and safety protection around the battery connection.
As confirmed by the supplied product information, this part specifically covers the positive battery terminal and is suitable for E36-based BMW applications including the Z3 platform. With its genuine BMW construction and precise original fitment, this is the correct replacement part for maintaining safe and factory-correct battery terminal protection.
Part 12421730712 is identified as number 16 in the diagram.
The part number 12421730712 is compatible with the following vehicles:
| Make | Model | Engine | Year(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Compact | 318tds (66 HP | 49 KW) | 1995 - 1997 | Diesel |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Compact | 318tds (89 HP | 66 KW) | 1997 - 2000 | Diesel |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Convertible | 318i (111 HP | 83 KW) | 1993 - 1996 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Convertible | 318i (114 HP | 85 KW) | 1994 - 2000 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Convertible | 318i (115 HP | 85 KW) | 1991 - 2000 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Convertible | 318i (136 HP | 101 KW) | 1990 - 1991 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Convertible | 318i (83 HP | 61 KW) | 1993 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Convertible | 318i (85 HP | 63 KW) | 1994 - 1998 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Convertible | 320i (110 HP | 82 KW) | 1994 - 1998 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Convertible | 323i (168 HP | 125 KW) | 1990 - 2001 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Convertible | 325i (141 HP | 105 KW) | 1990 - 2000 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Convertible | 328i (190 HP | 142 KW) | 1995 - 2000 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Convertible | M3 (282 HP | 210 KW) | 1994 - 1996 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Convertible | M3 (316 HP | 236 KW) | 1996 - 2000 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Coupe | M3 (316 HP | 236 KW) | 1996 - 1999 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Saloon | 316i (100 HP | 74 KW) | 1990 - 1998 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Saloon | 316i (101 HP | 75 KW) | 1991 - 1999 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Saloon | 316i (102 HP | 76 KW) | 1990 - 1991 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Saloon | 316i (73 HP | 54 KW) | 1993 - 1994 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Saloon | 316i (75 HP | 55 KW) | 1992 - 1998 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Saloon | 318i (113 HP | 84 KW) | 1990 - 1999 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Saloon | 318i (114 HP | 85 KW) | 1996 - 2000 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Saloon | 318i (115 HP | 85 KW) | 1990 - 1991 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Saloon | 318i (83 HP | 61 KW) | 1993 - 1998 | Petrol |
| BMW | 3 Series (E36) Saloon | 318is (103 HP | 76 KW) | 1990 - 1996 | Petrol |
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