Original BMW Left Valve Cover (Cylinders 5–8) for BMW M3 E90, E92, and E93 S65 (2008–2013)

On the S65 engine in the 2008–2013 BMW M3, Original BMW cylinder head cover 11-12-7-848-154 is the left-side valve cover that closes off the top of cylinders 5–8. A valve cover seals the top of the cylinder head over the camshafts and valvetrain and keeps engine oil inside the engine. BMW calls this part a cylinder head cover, and its marking for cylinders 5 through 8 is what separates it from the cover on the opposite side. One number covers the left side of every M3 in the fitment below, regardless of body style.

Two details set this cover apart from its neighbors. It covers the left side only. It is also the later of two numbers for this position. Production of 11-12-7-848-154 began partway through the M3's run, and it replaced the earlier cover in BMW's parts system. Anyone comparing part numbers on an older car may still see the superseded number, which is covered in the questions below.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW, supplied as a Genuine BMW part
• Part number: 11-12-7-848-154
• BMW part name: Cylinder head cover, cylinders 5–8
• Position: left side
• Engine: S65
• Weight: 1.8 kg (4.1 lb)
• Production start: September 2012
• Sold as: a single cover
• Warranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

Can I use this cover on an M3 built with 11-12-7-838-266?
Yes. BMW rates the change to the current number as exchangeable retrospectively, so this cover is approved for cars built with the earlier one.

Is this the driver-side cover?
On a left-hand-drive M3, yes. Left is the driver side, and this cover sits over cylinders 5–8.

PMB can help you confirm the right side before your M3 cover ships.

Fitment & Compatibility

Confirm your model year and submodel against the table below before ordering. Send your VIN and PMB Performance will confirm the fit, drawing on more than 20 years in the trade.