Performance Air Filter for BMW X5 M E70 & X6 M E71 4.4 V8 (2009-2014)

High-Velocity Induction for the S63 Twin-Turbo V8: BMW E70 X5M & E71 X6M

Who It’s For: Engineered for BMW X5M and X6M owners running the legendary S63B44 powerplant who demand better throttle response and superior filtration without deleting the factory airbox.

The Symptom: The factory paper filters in the S63 engine are designed for long service intervals and cost-savings, not peak volumetric efficiency. In a "Hot V" turbocharged configuration like the one found in the E70 and E71 chassis, heat is the enemy. When your turbos struggle to pull air through restrictive, dense paper pleats, it increases the workload on the compressor wheels, leading to higher intake air temperatures and a sluggish feeling when you’re rolling onto the throttle at highway speeds.

The Engineering Fix: This BMC performance system replaces the choked-down OEM paper with a multi-layered cotton gauze saturated in low-viscosity oil. By utilizing a "Full Moulding" system, the filter is constructed from a single mold with no welded joints, ensuring it can handle the high-vacuum environment of a twin-turbo V8 without deforming.

The physics are simple: we are increasing the surface area for airflow and reducing resistance, allowing the turbos to spool faster and maintain higher air density entering the combustion chamber.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Precision Filtration: While OEM filters generally stop at 10 microns, this BMC media captures impurities as small as 7 microns, protecting your turbo impellers from micro-abrasion.
• Seamless Construction: The "Full Moulding" red rubber frame provides a perfect airtight seal within the E70/E71 airbox, preventing "dirty air" bypass that can occur with cheaper plastic-framed filters.
• Lifetime Efficiency: Unlike paper filters that are tossed in the trash, this alloy-mesh reinforced cotton system is fully washable and regenerable, maintaining peak flow for the life of the vehicle.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the following vehicles (BMC fitment data):

• BMW X5 (E70) M50 4.4 V8 [Full Kit] (555 HP) | 2009-2013
• BMW X6 (E71,E72) M50 4.4 V8 [Full Kit] (555 HP) | 2009-2014

BMC marks these applications as [Full Kit]. The package contains 2 filters.

OEM Cross Reference (BMC): BMW 13717589641, 13717589642

The Performance Promise

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Common Questions

Which BMW models does it fit?
BMC lists the E70 X5 and E71 / E72 X6 4.4 V8 (555 HP) M models, 2009-2014.

Is it a direct fit?
Yes. It replaces the factory element (2 filters per kit) in the stock airbox with no modifications.

Can I clean and reuse it?
Yes. Wash and re-oil it with a BMC regeneration kit.

How fine is the filtration?
The multi-layer oiled cotton traps particles down to 7 microns.

What will I notice after installing it?
Sharper throttle response and a stronger intake sound.