Original BMW Camshaft Position Sensor Screw for BMW 5, 6, 7 Series, Alpina B7, and X5 (2002–2010)

Holding the camshaft position sensor and its seal to the top of the cylinder head is the job of this Original BMW screw on the N62 and N62N engines in the 2002–2010 BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, Alpina B7, and X5. It is a small fastener, weighing 4 grams (0.14 oz), made in Germany and in production since September 2002. BMW names it simply a screw. A sensor screw like this keeps the sensor body seated in its bore and its seal compressed, so the sensor reads the camshaft from a fixed location.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

Part number 11-12-7-521-756 replaced the earlier 11-12-7-513-474, and it also cross-references to 11-12-7-507-810. The same screw serves both the N62 in earlier cars and the updated N62N in later ones, so one number covers the whole run of models below.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (genuine part)
• Part number: 11-12-7-521-756
• BMW part name: Screw
• Supersedes: 11-12-7-513-474
• Cross-reference: 11-12-7-507-810
• Weight: 4 g (0.14 oz)
• Production start: September 2002
• Country of manufacture: Germany
• Sold individually, priced each
• Warranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

My car was built with 11-12-7-513-474. Will this screw work?
Yes. BMW marks the change as retrospectively interchangeable, so the current screw is the correct replacement on cars first built with the older number.

Is this the same as a Valvetronic sensor gasket screw?
Yes, the same part is also sold under that name. BMW's parts data identifies it as a screw for the N62 and N62N engines.

Our team at PMB Performance is happy to answer N62 parts questions by phone or email.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to confirm year, make, model, submodel, and any notes tied to your exact vehicle. Pay close attention to engine, chassis, position, and option-specific details before ordering. With over 20 years of parts and fitment experience, PMB Performance can match this to your VIN.