Original BMW Spark Plug Tube Seal for BMW 545i, 550i, 645Ci, 650i, 7 Series, and X5 (2002–2010)

Original BMW spark plug tube seal 11-12-7-570-219 keeps engine oil out of the spark plug and ignition coil wells on N62, N62N, and N73 powered BMW 545i, 550i, 645Ci, 650i, 7 Series, and X5 models built from 2002–2010. BMW calls this part a spark plug pipe. Each piece weighs 49 g (0.1 lb). It is made in Austria. When this seal stops sealing, oil reaches the area where the plug and coil sit, and that oil can foul the plug and cause misfires.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

On these engines the spark plugs sit deep in the cylinder head beneath the valve cover. The tube seal is the barrier between the oil-wet valvetrain and the dry plug well. BMW started production of 11-12-7-570-219 in September 2006 and uses it to replace the earlier 11-12-7-507-404. BMW marks the change as backward compatible, so the current number also fits cars built with the earlier part. If an older invoice or the part in your hand shows 11-12-7-507-404, this is the correct replacement.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (genuine)
• Part number: 11-12-7-570-219
• BMW part name: spark plug pipe
• Weight: 49 g (0.1 lb)
• Production start: September 2006
• Replaces: 11-12-7-507-404, backward compatible
• Sold individually, one piece
• Made in Austria
• Warranty: 24 months

Installation & Tuning Notes

Any time the valve cover comes off, inspect the tube seals for leaks or dry rot and replace the ones that show either.

Common Questions

What are the signs of a failing spark plug tube seal?
The usual signs are oil in the spark plug wells, fouled or misfiring plugs, a check engine light set by misfires, and oil seeping around the valve cover or the tube area.

Does this replace 11-12-7-507-404?
Yes. BMW supersedes 11-12-7-507-404 with this number and rates the change as backward compatible.

Where is this seal made?
This genuine BMW seal is made in Austria.

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.