The ABS and DSC control unit relies on information from the sensors to set braking and traction control settings. A sensor going bad or failed will set the system into a dangerous failsafe setting and possibly a limp mode.
This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 34526853859 (34-52-6-853-859) and is described as Genuine BMW Front ABS DSC Wheel Speed Sensor.
This part fits F10 5-series (2011-2016), F06/F12/F13 6-Series (2012-2018), and F01/F02 7-Series (2009-2015).
Only for cars with rear-wheel drive.
BMW Fitments:
5 Series
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 528i N20 (2012-2016)
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 528i N52 (2011)
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 535d
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 535i
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 550i
F10 / F11 (11-16) > Hybrid 5
F10 / F11 (11-16) > M5 (2013-2016)
6 Series
F12 / F13 (12-18) > 640i
F12 / F13 (12-18) > 650i
F12 / F13 (12-18) > M6
7 Series
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 740Li
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 740i
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 750Li
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 750i
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 760Li