BMW 6 Series Air Filter Replacement Parts

Every BMW 6 Series has an air filter regardless of engine — petrol or diesel, turbocharged or naturally aspirated, all internal combustion engines require an air filter to clean intake air before it reaches the engine. The design and housing shape will differ between engine variants, so the specific filter you need depends on your exact engine rather than simply the model name. Always confirm your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) before sourcing a used unit from a breaker.

No — the E63 generation ran from 2003 to 2010 and the F12/F13/F06 generation ran from 2011 to 2018, and these are entirely different engine families with different air filter housings and filter elements. Even where engine sizes look similar on paper, the actual units are not interchangeable across this generational boundary. Confirm your engine code with a breaker to find the correct filter for your specific car.

The F12/F13/F06 6 Series received a facelift in 2015, but for most engine codes the air filter and airbox design remained the same across the pre- and post-facelift cars. That said, there were some running changes to ancillary components during production, so confirm with your breaker against your exact registration and engine code rather than relying on the facelift year alone. Providing your engine code gives the breaker the best chance of matching the correct filter to your car.

Trim level — whether SE, Sport, M Sport, or Luxury — does not affect which air filter you need, as fitment follows the engine code rather than the badge or trim specification. An M Sport and an SE with the same engine code will use the same air filter. Where you may notice differences on a used part is cosmetic details like airbox colour or bracket style, but the filter element itself is determined purely by the engine.

No — diesel and petrol engines use entirely different air filter housings and elements, so a filter from a 640d will not fit a 640i even though both carry the 640 badge. The engine code is what determines the correct part, and a 640d and 640i have completely different engine codes. Tell your breaker both your fuel type and engine code to make sure you get the right filter.

The E63 coupe and E64 convertible were both part of the same E63/E64 generation, produced from 2003 to 2010, and shared engine families — so for the same engine code, the air filter is the same part regardless of body style. Body style does not affect air filter fitment; what matters is the engine code. Confirm with your breaker using your engine code to be certain, as there can be minor running changes even within a generation.