Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) / used
Seller: Marketplace seller
$26
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- Service part
- Pending
- Block casting
- Pending
- VIN digit 8
- Pending
Years
- Application
- 2006-2013 N52 applications including E90 328i
Power
- Engine
- 3L I6 Naturally Aspirated N52B30 (240hp)
- Codes
- Pending
- Inventory
- $26 asking
What to know before swapping
2011 528i transitioned from N52 to N20 turbocharged engines mid-cycle in some markets; verify engine code before ordering
USDM and EUDM part numbers may differ despite identical sensor specifications
Verify 5-pin connector configuration; early N52 variants (2004-2005) used different pin counts
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The BMW N52B30 hot-film MAF sensor is a critical intake component for 2011 528i F10 chassis vehicles. Primary OEM BMW part number 13-62-7-566-984 (superseded by 13-62-8-515-284) serves this generation, though interchange spans 2006-2013 N52 applications including E90 328i, E60 530i, and E82 128i. When junkyard hunting, cross-reference Bosch casting 0 280 218 240 or Siemens 5WK96421 stamped on the sensor housing rather than relying solely on BMW box labels. Inspect the hot-film element for oil saturation—a common N52 crankcase ventilation system failure symptom that causes lean mixture faults and rough idle. Installation requires meticulous handling: the 5-pin connector must click fully, and mounting screws need only 1.5 Nm torque to avoid cracking the composite housing. Verify the intake boot seal isn't torn, as unmetered air post-MAF triggers immediate drivability issues. While mechanically similar across N52 variants, verify mounting bracket geometry matches F10 specifications versus E90 chassis applications.
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Applications
| Year | Make | Model | Engine | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | BMW | 528i | 3L I6 Naturally Aspirated N52B30 (240hp) | 80% |
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