This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 11127552281 (11-12-7-552-281) and is described as Valve Cover and Gasket Kit - E82 128i, E9X 328i, E60 528i, E70 X5 3.0si, E83 X3, E85 Z4, E89 Z4, F10 528i N51/N52. Everything you need to do a valve cover gasket job on the N52 and N51 SULEV engine, which used a plastic valve cover known for cracking and valve cover gasket failure.
It's very common for the valve cover gasket to fail on the N52 (or N51 SULEV) powered naturally aspirated 6 cylinder. This usually happens right around 100k miles, and sometimes earlier. If you are getting a whiff of burning oil while driving or perhaps as you drive through a drive-thru with your windows down, it may be your valve cover gasket weeping oil onto your hot exhaust manifold. This is not good! Not only is your BMW losing oil, but it's a smoke and fire hazard. If your BMW is suffering from a valve cover gasket failure, this kit can be used to do the job right. Includes the integrated valve cover gaskets
Note on E60/E61 5 Series and first generation X3 (E83) : For N51/N52 engine only, as used on 2006 model years and newer. Not for cars prior to the 2006 model year, as these cars used the older (M54) engine design.
Note on E85/E86 Z4 3.0i/3.0si models:Only for model year 2007 and 2008. Not for 2006 Z4.
For questions on BMW fitment, information or for assistance from one of our BMW experts, we recommend calling us at 877-639-9648.
BMW Fitments:
1 Series
E82 / E88 (08-13) > 128i
3 Series
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 323i
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 328i
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 328xi
5 Series
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 528i
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 528xi
X1 Series
E84 X1 (2013-2015) > X1 28i xDrive
X3 Series
E83 X3 (04-10) > X3 3.0si N52 (2007-2010)
X3 Series
F25 X3 (2011-2017) > X3 xDrive28i
X5 Series
E70 X5 (07-13) > X5 3.0si (07-10)
Z Series
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) > Z4 3.0i N52
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) > Z4 3.0si N52
Z Series
E89 Z4 (2009-2016) > Z4 sDrive30i