BOSCH SR0492N Original Equipment New Starter - Compatible with Select BMW 128i, 135i, 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i, 335i, 335is, 525i, 528i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 740i, 740Li, X3, X5, X6, Z4 (xi, xDrive, GT)

FCP parts took to long to arrive so bought this.I was afraid that this wouldn’t be genuine, but after checking the seal and verifying the code online, everything was up to par after holding the starter in my hand. It felt genuine and installing it as a pain in the ass like always, but it works great and a great product and great price

Product matches description and fit for 2008 528i. No problems and worked as expected. Looks like they updated the solenoid contact connection from a braided copper wire to a direct soldered metal contact.

Muy bueno

Not a Germany made partSo, disappointed in that, the price reflects it's not a MIG part but a MICIt's got good start powerIt bolted right inConnections goodForm, fit and function are goodTime will be the testI removed a 190,000 mile OE made in Germany part and replaced it with thisSo we will see

Bot this for 09 bmw X3. Tested it at Oreillys. 1st time it failed. 2nd test is passed. wasn't sure why. Went ahead and installed it. Sometimes it starts the car, and other times it doesn't. I can hear it spin but couldn't figure engine wasn't cranking. It turns out the starter shaft does not pop out to engage the motor consistently. The unit was obviously a return which Boesch simply tested it and resold it again. The job to replace start on X3 is a pain. Now I have to redo the whole job.

Not exactly the easiest thing to install (not the part's fault, just poor engine bay design). Works like the stock OEM starter for a 2011 BMW 328i.

A dog to install but not the fault of the starter. BMW engineers did not concern themselves with the convenience of future mechanics when the placed the starter under the intake manifold and inaccessible from the bottom. What would be a 20 minute job on a Chevy was an all-day ordeal on this BMW. But I love the car. It's worth the work.

Bit of a job to install as you have to remove the inlet manifold to get to the starter motor. The job went well and the Z4 is back. Time will tell on the quality, but so far after 700 miles and approx 40 starts experiencing no problems.