I need to source some bearings for my BMW Getrag gearbox due to excess input shaft play. Does anyone know where I can source BMW parts at locost prices?

Not sure if this is any help but there is german french and swedish car parts ( www.gsfcarparts.com ) and also Eurocar parts ( www.eurocarparts.com ) which stock BMW parts that are not as bad as some places. Hope this helps!

i believe they are unique to gartrag and not available to anyone not even BMW

BUgger! Wonder if theyre available direct from getrag...

If you have the box stripped take the bearing to your local bearing specialist , they may be able to help and be cheaper . Some play is normal in a first motion shaft if the crank uses a spigot bearing

it does use a spigot bearing,but I deemed 0.75mm to either side of centre to be a bit excessive?

The bearings are out so i will give BSL a call tomorrow and see what they reckon.