Original BMW Electromechanical Parking Brake Switch for BMW E70 X5 and E71 X6 (2007–2008)

On the E70 X5 and the early E71 X6, the parking brake is set with a switch instead of a hand lever, and this Original BMW EMF switch is that control for 2007–2008 models. EMF is BMW's abbreviation for its electromechanical parking brake. The switch is the input the driver uses to apply and release the brake electrically. BMW lists the switch from January 2007 production. It replaces the earlier part number 61-31-6-975-468 and is marked as exchangeable retrospectively. This switch is made in the United States and sold individually.

Every Original BMW part from PMB Performance includes a 24-month parts warranty.

The supersession matters if you are working from an older parts list or an invoice for a launch-year X5. Because BMW rates the newer 61-31-9-156-133 as backward compatible with 61-31-6-975-468, an early car built under the old number can take this switch. If your old invoice shows the earlier number, this is the correct replacement. BMW applies the same switch across the E70 gasoline engines (N52N, N55, N62N, and N63), the diesels (M57N2 and N57), and the S63-powered X5 M. It is also used on the E71 X6 and the E72 ActiveHybrid X6.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW
• Part number: 61-31-9-156-133
• BMW part name: Switch EMF (electromechanical parking brake switch)
• Replaces: 61-31-6-975-468, exchangeable retrospectively
• Production start: January 2007
• Chassis: E70 X5 and E71 X6
• Country of manufacture: United States
• Sold as: one piece
• Warranty: 24 months

Common Questions

My X5 has part number 61-31-6-975-468. Will this switch work?
Yes. BMW superseded that number with 61-31-9-156-133 and rates the new switch as exchangeable retrospectively, so it fits cars built with the older part.

Is this the same switch on the X5 and the X6?
Yes. BMW uses this part number on both the E70 X5 and the E71 X6.

Questions about E70 or E71 electrical parts are welcome at PMB Performance.

Fitment & Compatibility

Check the table below for the exact year, model, submodel, and any listed notes. PMB Performance can confirm this against your VIN, backed by more than 20 years of parts and fitment work.