Performance Air Filter Kit for BMW 5 / 7 Series, X5, X7 (2015-2023) 4.4L V8

Precision Induction: High-Flow Performance Filtration for the BMW N63 Twin-Turbo V8

Who It’s For: Engineered for owners of the BMW G-Chassis 5 Series, 7 Series, and SAV platforms running the N63 4.4L Twin-Turbo powerplant. This is for the driver who understands that a "Hot-V" engine configuration demands the highest possible air density to perform at its peak.

The Symptom: The factory intake system on the N63 engine is designed with a heavy bias toward NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) reduction. To keep the cabin silent, BMW utilizes thick, multi-layered paper filters that create significant parasitic drag on the turbochargers. As these paper fibers swell with humidity and capture debris, the pressure drop across the filter increases, forcing your turbos to work harder and hotter to meet target boost levels.

This results in sluggish low-end response and increased intake air temperatures (IATs) during spirited driving.

The Engineering Fix: This BMC performance filter replaces the restrictive paper media with a multi-layered cotton gauze, saturated in low-viscosity oil. By utilizing a "Full Moulding" process, the filter is cast as a single continuous piece without welded joints, ensuring structural integrity even under high-boost pressures.

The engineering magic lies in the fluid dynamics: we are reducing the micron-level restriction from the OEM 10-micron standard down to 7 microns, while simultaneously increasing the total surface area for airflow. This allows the turbos to spool with less resistance, improving volumetric efficiency across the entire RPM band.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Optimized Flow Dynamics: By reducing the pressure drop in the airbox, we allow the Twin-Turbo setup to reach peak boost faster, sharpening throttle response in Sport and Sport+ modes.
• Superior Filtration Architecture: The epoxy-coated alloy mesh protects the cotton media from petrol fumes and oxidation, ensuring the N63’s sensitive Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensors remain uncontaminated.
• Lifetime Sustainability: Unlike disposable paper elements, this filter is fully washable and regenerable, maintaining its flow characteristics for the life of the vehicle with proper servicing.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• BMW 5 Series (G30) M550i xDrive [462 HP] (2018-2019 US / 2017-2019 Int'l)
• BMW 7 Series (G11, G12) 750i / xDrive [449 HP] (2016-2019 US / 2015-2019 Int'l)
• BMW 7 Series (G11, G12) 750Li [530 HP] (2019 > Int'l)
• BMW 5 Series (G30) M550i xDrive [530 HP] (2019-2023)
• BMW X5 (G05) xDrive50i [462 HP] (2019-2020 US / 2018-2020 Int'l)
• BMW X7 (G07) xDrive50i [462 HP] (2019-2020 US / 2018-2020 Int'l)
• BMW Alpina B7 (G11, G12) 4.4 V8 [608 HP] (2017-2019 US / 2016-2019 Int'l)

Interchange Part Numbers:

FB930/01, FB93001

OEM Cross Reference (BMC): BMW 13718613250, BMW 13718613251 (kit of 2 filters).

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This is the same filtration technology used by top-tier factory racing teams to protect high-strung engines without sacrificing a single CFM of airflow. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping to get your BMW back on the road with the breath of air it deserves.

Common Questions

Which BMW 4.4L V8 models does this BMC air filter kit fit?
This filter set fits BMW G-chassis models equipped with the 4.4L N63 Twin-Turbo V8, including the G30 M550i xDrive (2018-2019 US / 2017+ Int'l), G11/G12 750i and 750Li (2016-2019 US / 2015+ Int'l), G11/G12 Alpina B7 (2017-2019 US / 2016+ Int'l), G05 X5 xDrive50i (2019-2020 US / 2018+ Int'l), and G07 X7 xDrive50i (2019-2020 US / 2018+ Int'l).

Will this fit a 2016-2018 X5 50i or an F90 M5?
This kit is engineered specifically for the G-chassis N63 4.4L V8 airboxes (such as the G05 X5 xDrive50i and G30 M550i) measuring 217mm x 202mm. Prior-generation X5 models and S63-powered M models like the F90 M5 use different airbox dimensions.

Does this filter come pre-oiled and ready to install?
Yes, the BMC multi-layered cotton gauze media comes pre-saturated with low-viscosity oil and installs directly into the factory airbox in place of the OEM paper elements.

Can this BMC filter be washed and reused?
Yes, this filter is fully washable and regenerable using an appropriate filter servicing kit, allowing it to be reused for the life of the vehicle.

Is this filter safe for the N63 Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensors?
Yes, the multi-layered cotton media is supported by an epoxy-coated alloy mesh that resists fuel fumes and humidity oxidation while keeping the N63's Mass Air Flow sensors uncontaminated.