Original BMW N62 V8 Cylinder Head Cover Cap Nut, E60, E63, E65, E53, and E70 BMW 5, 6, 7 Series, Alpina B7, and X5 (2002–2010)

The N62 and N62N V8 uses eight of these Original BMW cap nuts, four on each valve cover. Working together with a rubber seal, they hold each cover to its cylinder head on the 545i, 550i, 645Ci, 650i, 745i, 750i, Alpina B7, and V8 X5. BMW sizes the nut M7/M5. It weighs 14 g, is made in the Czech Republic, and is sold individually. A cap nut closes over the end of the stud, so it presents a smooth, finished top on the cover.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

This number entered production in December 2006 and supersedes 11-12-7-509-753. BMW rates it as backward-compatible, so 2002–2006 cars built with the older nut take this one. The same nut appears across both N62 generations in BMW's parts data: the E60 and E61, the E63 and E64, the E65, E66, and E67, and the E53 and E70 X5. Order by count, keeping in mind that a full set for one engine is eight pieces.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW
• Part number: 11-12-7-568-835
• BMW part name: cap nut
• Thread: M7/M5
• Quantity used: 8 per engine, 4 per valve cover
• Weight: 14 g (0.49 oz)
• Production start: December 2006
• Supersedes: 11-12-7-509-753
• Made in the Czech Republic
• Sold individually
• Warranty: 24 months

Common Questions

How many cap nuts does an N62 engine use?
Eight in total, four on each valve cover.

Does it work with the rubber seal on the cover?
Yes. BMW pairs this nut with a rubber seal to hold the valve cover to the cylinder head.

Will it replace 11-12-7-509-753?
Yes. BMW superseded that number in December 2006 and approves this nut for earlier engines.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to confirm year, make, model, submodel, and any notes tied to your exact vehicle. Pay close attention to engine, chassis, position, and option-specific details before ordering. PMB Performance can confirm this against your VIN, backed by more than 20 years of parts and fitment work.