This is a large o-ring that seals the hotside chargepipe from the turbo to the front mounted intercooler on N54/N55 E82 135i, E90/E92 335i, and E89 Z4 35i/35is. Without this seal, or if it's damaged, charged intake air coming from the turbo(s) will leak on the intercooler inlet and result in a boost loss and poor performance. The seal has a more defined shape and is designed to fit a certain way over the intercooler inlet, which is why BMW calls it a preformed seal.
This seal is made by AJUSA, an aftermarket supplier of European auto parts. It has a two year warranty.
BMW Fitments:
1 Series
E82 / E88 (08-13) > 135i N54 (08-10)
E82 / E88 (08-13) > 135i N55 (11-13)
E82 / E88 (08-13) > 135is N55 (11-13)
E82 / E88 (08-13) > 1M (11-12)
3 Series
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335d
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335i N54 (07-10)
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335i N55 (11-13)
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335is N54
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335xi N54 (07-10)
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335xi N55 (11-13)
Z Series
E89 Z4 (2009-2016) > Z4 sDrive28i
E89 Z4 (2009-2016) > Z4 sDrive35i
E89 Z4 (2009-2016) > Z4 sDrive35is