Original BMW Valve Cover Gasket, Cylinders 1–4, for E90, E92, and E93 BMW M3 (2008–2013)

The Original BMW valve cover gasket 11-12-7-838-271 is the profile gasket BMW specifies for cylinders 1–4 on the S65 engine in the E90, E92, and E93 BMW M3 from 2008 to 2013. A valve cover gasket seals the cover to the top of the cylinder head and keeps oil and oil vapor from escaping at that joint. BMW names the part a profile gasket, gives it a weight of 107 g (0.2 lb), and shows production starting in June 2007. With age the soft rubber hardens into brittle plastic and lets oil past the seal, and that oil often drips onto the exhaust manifold. It is made in Germany and sold as a single piece.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW designates this gasket ZYL.1-4, covering cylinders 1 through 4 only, so confirm that cylinders 1–4 are the ones you are sealing before you order.. The same number serves the E90 sedan, E92 coupe, and E93 convertible, both before and after the facelift, so body style and build year within the range do not change the part.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW Parts)
• Part number: 11-12-7-838-271
• BMW part name: Profile-gasket
• Position: cylinders 1–4 (ZYL.1-4)
• Engine: S65
• Weight: 107 g (0.2 lb)
• Production start: June 2007
• Sold as: single piece
• Country of manufacture: Germany
• Warranty: 24 months

Common Questions

Why do I smell burning oil after driving?
Oil from a leaking valve cover gasket collects on the exhaust manifold while the car sits, then burns off once the engine warms up. A badly worn gasket can leak enough to lower the oil level.

Does this gasket fit the E93 convertible?
Yes. BMW uses the same number on the E90, E92, and E93 M3.

Can a failed gasket affect how the engine runs?
Yes. A badly failed valve cover gasket can let air in or out at that seal, causing rough running or a check engine light.

PMB carries Original BMW sealing parts for the S65 M3.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the table below to verify the year and submodel for your build. PMB Performance has spent over 20 years matching parts to vehicles and can verify this against your VIN.