This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 11611440318 (11 61 1 440 318) and is described as the Distribution Piece used on 1999+ M52TU and M54 engines used on E46, E39, E60, E83, E53, Z3, and E85 models. The Distribution Piece routes oil vapor from the Crankcase Vent system back into the intake manifold to be burned up. It sits on top of the intake manifold and is held in place with screws. There is nothing to fail on the Distribution Piece but it's made of plastic and is easily damaged, especially where the Crankcase Vent hoses connect.
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BMW Fitments:
3 Series
E46 (99-05) > 323Ci
E46 (99-05) > 323i
E46 (99-05) > 325i
E46 (99-05) > 325xi
E46 (99-05) > 328Ci
E46 (99-05) > 328i
E46 (99-05) > 330Ci
E46 (99-05) > 330i
E46 (99-05) > 330xi
5 Series
E39 (97-03) > 525i
E39 (97-03) > 528i 99-00
E39 (97-03) > 530i
5 Series
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 525i M54 (2004-2005)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 530i M54 (2004-2005)
X3 Series
E83 X3 (04-10) > X3 2.5i M54 (2004-2005)
E83 X3 (04-10) > X3 3.0i M54 (2004-2006)
X5 Series
E53 X5 (00-06) > X5 3.0i M54
Z Series
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 2.3
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 2.5
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 2.8 99-00
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 3.0
Z Series
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) > Z4 2.5i M54
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) > Z4 3.0i M54