This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 16117327885 (16 11 7 327 885) and is described as the activated charcoal canister used in the fuel evaporation “EVAP” system found on F15 X5, F85 X5M, F16 X6, F86 X6M models.
Are you having a check engine / warning of the EVAP system? This canister filtration system can be a cause for such issues, and can prevent your X5 or X6 model from passing it's routine emissions/smog inspections. It's a vapor collecting canister that uses activated charcoal / carbon to help remove and recirculate fuel vapors back into the fuel system (and out of the atmosphere). When it goes bad, though, it will cause digital trouble codes for the EVAP or “fuel evaporative” system on these models.
This is a Genuine BMW charcoal canister 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.
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BMW Fitments:
X5 Series
F15 X5 (2014-2018) > X5 sDrive35i
F15 X5 (2014-2018) > X5 xDrive35i
F15 X5 (2014-2018) > X5 xDrive50i
X5 Series
F85 X5 M (2015-2018) > X5 M
X6 Series
F16 X6 (2015-2019) > X6 sDrive35i
F16 X6 (2015-2019) > X6 xDrive35i
F16 X6 (2015-2019) > X6 xDrive50i
X6 Series
F86 X6 M (2015-2019) > X6 M