Bilstein B8 Performance Plus Front Left (Nearside) Shock Absorber Damper for BMW 5 Series (F10) 2010–2016, M-Technology/M Sport, Non-EDC Monotube, Optimised for Lowering Springs

Bilstein B8 Front Nearside Strut for BMW 5 Series F10 2010 to 2016

Give your BMW 5 Series F10 the road manners it deserves with the Bilstein B8 front left unit. This uprated nearside strut is purpose built for cars running sport springs, delivering tighter body control, quicker steering response and superb stability on British roads. Using Bilstein’s proven gas-charged single-tube design, the B8 offers rapid damping control and consistent performance mile after mile.

Perfect for F10 models with M Sport or M Technology suspension and without adaptive damping, this is a direct-fit upgrade that replaces a tired OE shock with something genuinely performance focused. We have installed these at MJ Modifications and feedback has been excellent, with customers praising the planted feel, reduced float and confident grip at speed.

Fitment summary

• Position: Front left, nearside, LHS
• Vehicle: BMW 5 Series F10 only, model years 2010 to 2016
• Suspension type: M Sport or M Technology, passive suspension only
• Not suitable for cars with EDC, Adaptive Drive or electronic damping
• Optimised for use with lowering springs and sport-lowered setups
• Sold individually as a single front nearside unit

Why this upgrade

• Short-stroke body built to work with reduced ride height for improved control
• Gas pressure single-tube architecture for quick response and fade-resistant performance
• Vehicle-specific damping for composed cornering and less body roll
• Sharper turn-in, better mid-corner support and enhanced high-speed stability
• Premium build quality that meets or exceeds OE standards

What you will feel on the road

Expect a firmer, more controlled ride that still works for daily driving. Turn-in is crisper, the car tracks true over B-roads, and there is far less pitch and roll. Pair with quality sport springs for a fast-road setup that feels cohesive and confidence inspiring.

Installation and support

Need fitting We can help. Book professional installation at MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. For a fitting quote or compatibility check, email info@mjmodifications.co.uk.

Notes

This front left unit is for vehicles with M Sport or M Technology suspension that do not have electronic damping control. If you are unsure about compatibility, please contact us before ordering.

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