Stock motor mounts are filled with a vibration-dampening fluid giving them a hydraulic like absorbency. Mounts go bad when the fluid leaks or evaporates from the engine mount, leaving a rubber block that is far too flexible and "squishy" to do a proper job of supporting the engine. Once the engine mount fails, it causes engine shaking, vibration, as well as unwanted driveline twisting. This twisting action will harm the rest of the drivetrain bushings (like transmission and differential mounts) as well as the metal motor mount arms that hold these in place. In some cases the engine can twist far enough to cause contact with other components.
This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 22116777365 (22-11-6-777-365) and is described as Genuine BMW Left Engine Mount for F10 528i (2011), F10 535i (2011-2016), F06/F12/F13 640i (2012-2018), and F01/F02 740i, 740Li (2012-2015) with the N55 single-turbo engine.
Supersedes BMW part # 22116793679 (22-11-6-793-679).
This is a Genuine BMW motor mount with a two year warranty. Buying a Genuine part will usually be more expensive than an OEM or aftermarket brand but you are assured that it meets BMW's designs for fitment, performance, and longevity. It will also be the very latest design, incorporating any updates or revisions that an aftermarket brand typically will ignore.
BMW Fitments:
5 Series
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 528i N52 (2011)
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 535i
6 Series
F12 / F13 (12-18) > 640i
7 Series
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 740Li
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 740i