This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 32427582947 (32 42 7 582 947) and is described as a replacement pulley for the power steering pump on 2011+ E82 135i, E90/E92 335i, and E84 X1 35i models with the N55 single-turbo engine. This is the factory plastic pulley.
It is essential to inspect this pulley for any signs of failure any time you have access to it (belt change, intercooler change, or any time the undertray panel is removed. Cracks can form in the plastic or the belt grooves can chip. If left unattended the entire pulley can shatter and send sharp plastic throughout the engine bay. An aluminum pulley alternative is also available (see Related Items below).
This is a Genuine BMW N55 PS pump pulley 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:
1 Series
E82 / E88 (08-13) > 135i N55 (11-13)
E82 / E88 (08-13) > 135is N55 (11-13)
3 Series
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335i N55 (11-13)
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335xi N55 (11-13)
X1 Series
E84 X1 (2013-2015) > X1 35i xDrive