Original BMW Blue 53 mm Connecting Rod Bearing Shell for BMW M3 E90/E92/E93, M5 E60, and M6 E63/E64 (2006–2013)

Sized at 53.00 mm and coded blue by BMW, this Original BMW bearing shell is a connecting rod bearing for the S65 V8 in the 2008–2013 M3 and the S85 V10 in the 2006–2010 M5 and M6. BMW calls it Bearing shell, blue. Each shell weighs 22 g, and this example was produced in Poland. BMW started this number in June 2010, and it replaces 11-24-7-838-089. It is sold as a single shell. A connecting rod bearing is a thin, layered shell clamped between the rod and the crankshaft journal. It carries combustion load on a film of oil and is meant to wear before the crankshaft does.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW warns that this part has a limited storage life. Check the expiry date printed on the parts label before installing. BMW codes this shell blue. Cross-reference data ties this part to the earlier numbers 11-24-7-838-089, 11-24-7-836-289, and 11-24-7-835-663. Rod bearings are a known wear item on both the S65 and S85, and worn bearings can lead to severe engine failure.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)
• Part number: 11-24-7-841-703
• BMW part name: Bearing shell, blue
• Size: 53.00 mm
• Weight: 22 g (0.78 oz)
• Production start: June 2010
• Supersedes: 11-24-7-838-089, exchangeable retrospectively
• Storage life: limited, check expiry date on label
• Country of manufacture: Poland
• Sold as: one bearing shell
• Warranty: 24 months

Common Questions

Is this one bearing or a full set?
It is one bearing shell, so order the quantity your engine requires.

What symptoms point to worn rod bearings?
Common signs include a deep knock under load, low oil pressure, and metal flakes in the oil.

Does the bearing expire?
BMW gives this part a limited storage life and prints the expiry date on the label.

PMB Performance supplies Original BMW bearings for S65 and S85 rebuilds.

Fitment & Compatibility

Check the table below for the exact year, model, submodel, and any listed notes. PMB Performance has spent over 20 years matching parts to vehicles and can verify this against your VIN.