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CASE 11Parts identityFoundation7 minutes

The cheaper wrong suffix

2021 European sport sedan · Source the correct replacement sensor

Simulated evidenceNo vehicle commandsEvery decision explained
THE FAILURE SCENE

Diagnosis is already complete. The task is to source the proven replacement without losing the exact application identity.

Catalog anchorBrand X · 0 281 0XX 427

The catalog supplies an exact manufacturer part number for the vehicle position.

Marketplace A0 281 0XX 427 · new · verified seller

The identity matches; seller and condition still need review.

Marketplace B0 281 0XX 472 · 'fits many BMW'

The suffix differs and the title is not fitment proof.

DealerSupersession ends in 427

The current authoritative chain does not show 472 as a supersession.

DECISION 1 / 3

What should guide the search?

Marketplace B is $90 cheaper.

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