The front strut is mounted to the chassis with this mount. A rubber bushing isolates the car from road shocks and allows the strut to shift and bend. A bearing allows the strut rod to rotate instead of bind. When the strut mount fails it will produce a clunk or groaning sound, especially when turning or cornering. New mounts should be installed with new shocks to prevent damage to the new parts.
This mount is for the later "facelift" models, including 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years (only).
Not for cars with electronic adaptive suspension.
Fits models with RWD or xDrive.
This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 31306863295 (31-30-6-863-295) and is described as Lemfoerder OEM Front Upper Strut Mount for F10 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i (2014-2016).
BMW Fitments:
5 Series
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 528i N20 (2012-2016)
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 528i xDrive N20 (2012-2016)
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 535d xDrive
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 535i
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 535i xDrive
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 550i
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 550i xDrive
F10 / F11 (11-16) > Hybrid 5