Original BMW Drive Belt Deflection Pulley for 760Li, M760i xDrive, and X5 4.8i and xDrive48i (2007–2022)

Guiding the accessory drive belt around the front of the engine, this Original BMW deflection pulley fits the 760Li, M760i xDrive, and X5 4.8i and xDrive48i. Working with the belt tensioner, an idler pulley like this one keeps tension on the belt, guides it along its path, and sets the routing around accessories such as the water pump, alternator, power steering pump, and A/C compressor. It runs on an internal bearing that turns whenever the engine does. BMW's parts data puts the pulley at 199 grams and shows it in production since October 2006. This pulley is made in France.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW calls this part a deflection pulley, while most shops know it as a drive belt idler pulley. One part number covers two different engine families. It serves the N74 in the F02 760Li and the later G12 M760i xDrive, plus the N62N in the E70 X5 4.8i. Because the same pulley appears on such different cars, ordering by BMW part number is more reliable than matching by appearance.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)
• Part number: 11-28-7-545-297
• BMW part name: Deflection pulley
• Position: accessory drive belt idler
• Weight: 199 g (0.4 lb)
• Production start: October 2006
• Sold individually as one piece
• Made in France
• Warranty: 24 months

Common Questions

What are the symptoms of a worn idler pulley?
Visible wear or grooves on the pulley, belt squealing, chirping or grinding from the pulley bearing, odd or uneven belt wear, and misalignment of the pulley compared to its mounting surface.

Do the 7 Series and X5 use the same pulley?
Yes. BMW uses this one part number on both the N74 7 Series models and the N62N X5.

Fitment & Compatibility

Check the table below for the exact year, model, submodel, and any listed notes. Send your VIN and PMB Performance will confirm the fit, drawing on more than 20 years in the trade.