are door actuators the same

[vic525se]

I have a 1988 525se the back door actuators have gone[# 51261384405] i have picked up a pair on ebay from a 1989 525 but the white bit on the end were the rod connects too is a small round eyelet but my one as a longer white piece of plastic will it still fit.
Thanks

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

it may work.

I had luck with an E39 gas flap actuator fitting my 94 Touring.