Performance Air Filter Kit for BMW M550i, 750i & M850i (2018-2026)

High-Flow BMC Panel Air Filter for BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, & 8 Series (G30, G11/G12, G14/G15/G16)

What it Does: The BMC performance panel air filter replaces the dense factory paper filter on the BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series to minimize intake restriction, optimize volumetric efficiency, and sharpen turbo spool.

The Stock BMW Airbox Bottleneck

The twin-turbocharged 4.4L V8 draws substantial air under boost, but the factory cellulose paper element creates high delta-pressure across the intake tract. Standard paper media relies on surface filtration that rapidly loads with particulate, compounding airflow restriction as mileage increases. Furthermore, cellulose is prone to moisture saturation and thermal degradation in the high-heat environment of the hot-V turbo configuration, degrading flow consistency and dulling throttle response.

The Engineering Solution

The BMC filter uses multi-layer surgical cotton gauze saturated with low-viscosity synthetic oil, supported by an epoxy-coated alloy mesh. This depth-filtration design captures particulates down to 7 microns without choking mass airflow (MAF). The perimeter is molded using a single-shot polyurethane process with no welded joints, ensuring airtight sealing against the OEM airbox housing.

The media is washable and regenerable, eliminating flow loss across extended service intervals while withstanding the elevated thermal cycles of the twin-turbo engine bay.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the following vehicles (BMC fitment data):

• BMW 5 Series (G30,G31,F90) M550iX (530 HP) | 2019-2023
• BMW 7 Series (G11,G12) 750iX (530 HP) | 2019+
• BMW 7 Series (G11,G12) 750LiX (530 HP) | 2019+
• BMW 8 Series (G14,G15,G16,F91,F92,F93) M850iX (530 HP) | 2018+

The package contains 2 filters.

OEM Cross Reference (BMC): BMW 13718699809, BMW 13718699810

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the G30, G11/G12, and G14/G15/G16 8 Series, 7 Series, and 5 Series?

Yes, this is a direct drop-in replacement for the factory airbox on models equipped with the N63 4.4L V8 engine. Confirm airbox geometry and element count prior to ordering, as twin-airbox applications require two filter elements.

Will installing this high-flow filter trigger a Check Engine Light (CEL) or require ECU recalibration?

No, this filter drops directly into the OEM housing and operates seamlessly within factory MAF sensor tolerances without causing lean codes or requiring an ECU tune.

The BMW Precision Standard

Engineered to exact European tolerances, this drop-in performance panel preserves factory sensor calibration, prevents vacuum bypass leaks, and delivers consistent airflow integrity without triggering diagnostic trouble codes.