Original BMW Oil Filler Cap Gasket for BMW 128i, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5, and Z4 (2006–2013)

The Original BMW oil filler cap gasket, which BMW calls a profile gasket, seals the oil filler cap to the valve cover on N51, N52, and N52N six-cylinder engines in the BMW 128i, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5, and Z4 from 2006–2013. It is a small molded ring that sits between the cap and the filler opening. It keeps engine oil inside the valve cover and keeps dirt and debris out. Each warm-up and cool-down works the rubber, and thousands of heat cycles eventually leave it hard and unable to seal. A worn gasket can let oil seep past the cap, or let it splatter across the engine bay with the engine running, and the cap may sit loose and wobble. This gasket is made in Ireland and weighs 9 grams.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW has produced this number since June 2004. It replaced the earlier 11-12-7-531-557, and BMW marks the change as exchangeable retrospectively. That means the current gasket is the right replacement on cars built with either number. It is the seal alone, sold as one piece to fit the filler cap already on your engine. Before ordering, check for an oily film or grit collecting around the filler opening. Either one points to a gasket that has stopped sealing.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW
• Part number: 11-12-7-565-165
• BMW part name: profile gasket, used at the oil filler cap
• Replaces: 11-12-7-531-557, exchangeable retrospectively
• Weight: 9 g (0.32 oz)
• Production start: June 2004
• Made in Ireland
• Sold individually
• Warranty: 24 months

Common Questions

Does this include the oil filler cap?
No. This is the gasket only, sold as a single piece to fit your existing cap.

My car came with the older gasket number. Will this one fit?
Yes. BMW supersedes the older 11-12-7-531-557 with this gasket and marks the two as exchangeable retrospectively.

What happens if I leave a worn gasket in place?
Oil can escape around the cap and coat the engine bay. Dirt can also get past the seal and contaminate the oil.

Fitment & Compatibility

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