Original BMW Valve Cover (Cylinder Head Cover) for BMW 328d, 328d xDrive, and X3 xDrive28d (2014–2018)

This Original BMW cylinder head cover, part number 11-12-8-589-942, seals the top of the N47N engine in the BMW 328d, 328d xDrive, and X3 xDrive28d. A valve cover, also called a rocker cover, sits on the cylinder head over the valves and valvetrain, holding engine oil in and keeping dirt and debris out. BMW put this cover into production in August 2015 and approved it as a retrospective replacement for the earlier 11-12-8-516-511. That is why a 2014 328d takes the same part as a 2018 car. The cover weighs 1.6 kg (3.5 lb), is made in Germany, and is sold individually.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW applies this cover only to N47N-powered models, so the engine code matters more than the body style when choosing it. In BMW's valve cover and components diagram for the 328d, 328d xDrive, and X3, the cover is position 1. Its production run has no end date, so it remains BMW's current cover for the N47N in these models. An invoice or service record from an early car that shows the superseded number leads to this same part.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)
• Part number: 11-12-8-589-942
• BMW part name: Cylinder head cover
• Supersedes: 11-12-8-516-511, exchangeable retrospectively
• Diagram position: 1 in the valve cover and components group
• Weight: 1.6 kg (3.5 lb)
• Production start: August 2015
• Country of manufacture: Germany
• Sold as: one cover
• Warranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts

Installation & Tuning Notes

Two of the known causes of valve cover leaks start at installation. Uneven torque across the cover and a poorly placed gasket both lead to oil leaks once the engine is back in service. Age is the other cause on the gasket side. Valve cover gaskets harden and crack over time, which shows up as seepage or an oil smell from the engine.

Common Questions

When does the cover itself need replacing instead of only the gasket?
High engine temperatures can warp or crack a valve cover, and a blocked PCV valve can build enough crankcase pressure to damage it. Either condition affects the cover, not just its gasket.

Does it fit pre-facelift F30 and F31 cars as well as facelift models?
Yes. BMW applies this cover to both pre-facelift and facelift F30 and F31 production with the N47N engine, within the 2014–2018 model years.

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Fitment & Compatibility

Confirm your model year and submodel against the table below before ordering. With over 20 years of parts and fitment experience, PMB Performance can match this to your VIN.