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OEM (original equipment manufacturer) is a broad term whose meaning has evolved over time. In the past, OEM referred to the company that originally built a given product, which was then sold to other companies to rebrand and resell.
2,724. There's a big difference between OE, OEM, and aftermarket, and if you want to be a smart consumer, you should really learn what the differences are. It's not just wording. OE = Original Equipment-exactly what is used on the assembly lines when your car was made.Parts were made by the exact same manufacturer, to BMW's specifications, and are usually stamped with the BMW logo..E. means its made by the company that made the ORIGINAL parts from your car. OEM means its an approved by bmw manufacturer for replacement parts. I.E. if you took your car to the dealer to have an alternator replaced, it could be an OEM alternator.. or something.