H&R BMW 520-530 Sport Spring
SKU: 29742-1
Vehicle Make: BMW
RM1,770
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Compatibility
- BMW · E39
Key Features
- Sporty look & performance: H&R lowering springs are the ideal solution for anyone who wants to optimize the handling of their car and achieve a sporty look while retaining the standard ride comfort, through the exact set-up of the springs to the original shock absorbers.
- Developed & manufactured in Germany, with ABE (only valid in Germany) or part approval.
- Discreet lowering of the vehicle's centre of gravity in conjunction with the standard suspension.
- Vehicle variants with electronically controlled shock absorbers or so-called active suspensions keep their functions fully intact.
- Made of hardened and tempered spring steel with weather-resistant surface protection by zinc phosphating & powder coating, mostly in the colour "H&R Blue".
- 100% Made in Germany – 100% Made in the Sauerland, manufactured at the H&R headquarters in Lennestadt.
- Quality management system certified according to ISO 9001:2015, fulfilling the approval-relevant requirements of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) for type/part approvals under German road traffic law.
Specifications
| Lowering (official) | Lowering of the body up to about 40/20 mm *) (axle 1/axle 2; depending on the vehicle version) by using different springs *) about 10 mm less for vehicles with sport-suspension |
| Spring type | Stahl-Schraubendruckfedern (steel coil springs) |
| Wire diameter (axle 1-I / axle 1-II / axle 2) | 14.0 mm / 14.5 mm / 12.5 mm |
| Total number of coils (axle 1-I / axle 1-II / axle 2) | 4.5 / 4.4 / 9.75 |
| Untensioned length (axle 1-I / axle 1-II / axle 2) | 260 mm / 242 mm / 320 mm |
| Corrosion protection | Powder coating (Kunststoffbeschichtung) |
| Bump stop, spring travel (max.) | Standard |
| Coil markings | `H&R 29742 VA (F)` · `H&R 29742 HA (R)` |
| Approval documentation | Teilegutachten 112XT0198-00, 2011-10-19; basis: VdTÜV-Merkblatt Nr. 751 |
| Application range (as printed) | BAYER.MOT. WERKE - BMW [0005] 5/D 520i, 520d, 523i, 525i, 528i, 525td, 525tds, 525d, 530i, 530d (Limousine / Saloon) 1095 / 1200 e1*93/81*0028* . . e1*98/14*0028* . . |
| Permissible axle loads, front/rear | 1095 / 1200 kg |
| Official note | Niveauregulierung zulässig. |
| Official test result | "no negative effects on the operational safety and roadworthiness of the vehicle were noticed." |
Installation
Professional installation is recommended for this product.
Book an AppointmentInstallation and usage guidance is general reference only. Manufacturer instructions take precedence. Visitors uncertain about installation or use should seek professional advice.
FAQ
What is the official lowering of this H&R Sport Spring?
Per the Teilegutachten 112XT0198-00: Lowering of the body up to about 40/20 mm *) (axle 1/axle 2; depending on the vehicle version) by using different springs *) about 10 mm less for vehicles with sport-suspension
Source: official_technical_document · 2026-09-02
What approval documentation does this spring carry?
Teilegutachten (Nr. 112XT0198-00), dated 2011-10-19, issued under StVZO §19(3) Nr. 4 — the standard German acceptance-of-modification (Änderungsabnahme) process applies after installation.
Source: official_technical_document · 2026-09-02
What must be checked after installation?
Per the Teilegutachten: headlamp setting is to be checked; suspension alignment is to be taken after the vehicle is retrofitted; on vehicles with a load-dependent brake pressure controller, this is to be reset to the unladen level (per manufacturer instructions).
Source: official_technical_document · 2026-09-02