Window Lifter Motor BMW E60 E61 Drive Actuator Front Right O/S 6981142

Window Lifter Motor BMW E60 E61 Drive Actuator Front Right O/S is an original component from the Window regulators and motors group, designed to control the window movement in the front right door. It enables stable, smooth operation of the window lifting and lowering mechanism, maintaining the factory performance characteristics of the electric window system in the BMW 5 Series E60/E61.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6981142
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6981142
• Substitutable numbers: 6981142, 67626981142, 6922268, 67626922268
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Window Motors & Regulators

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented motor is designed for installation in the front right door, where it is responsible for driving the window regulator mechanism. Thanks to its precise fit to the BMW electrical system, it ensures:

• proper cooperation with factory window switches,
• appropriate window movement speed,
• stable operation under typical operating conditions.

The placement on the vehicle is clearly defined as front – right side, which facilitates the selection of the correct component when repairing a specific body area.

Identification parameters and fitment

The motor comes from the BMW parts line and belongs to the Window regulators and motors category, which means it was designed specifically to work with the factory window control system in this model. The element has a dedicated OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which allows for unambiguous identification in catalogs and when selecting parts by VIN.

Thanks to this, the user or mechanic can verify compatibility with a specific vehicle equipment version in an orderly manner, minimizing the risk of installing an incorrect component.

Performance characteristics of the used element

The offered motor is a used component, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and retains the manufacturer's original design. Such components are often chosen as a reasonable alternative to new parts, especially for maintenance repairs where maintaining the factory manufacturing standard at controlled costs is key.

A used window lifter motor allows for:

• restoring the efficiency of the electric window system after a drive failure,
• maintaining original geometry and mounting method,
• reducing repair costs while using OEM parts.

Application in service practice

Replacing the window lifter motor is a typical service operation in the case of symptoms such as the window stopping halfway, no reaction to the control button, or irregular drive operation. Using the correct element for the front right in the BMW E60/E61 allows for restoring full functionality without the need for installation modifications.

When selecting parts, it is worth paying attention to:

• compatibility of placement on the vehicle (front – right side),
• membership in the Window regulators and motors group,
• identification by OEM number or interchangeable numbers in the catalog.

Repair expansion and selection of related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as drives, control modules, or complete window lifting mechanisms, check the available parts in the BMW Window regulators and motors category.

For users interested in a broader context of operation and typical faults in models of this brand, a guide regarding 3 Series power units may be helpful – a detailed discussion of potential costs and typical problems can be found in the article Faulty BMW E90 engines: check what can ruin your budget!.