BMW Air Filters for BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003)

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Lackluster performance from a high-performance machine can only mean one thing: poor maintenance. Keep your car at peak operating levels by doing simple things like replacing your air filter. Stock BMW air filters are made from pleated paper. In some cases you can simply remove it from the car and give it a good shake or brush with a very soft bristle brush. But for heavily soiled filters a replacement is the only option. A lot of fresh air is crucial for your BMW's engine to make power. Don't let the filter be the weak link. We only offer OEM quality brands for air filters. Check the Intake category for Performance Air Intakes & Drop In Performance Air Filters
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T#:1943
Part#: 55-10460
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$ 21.00 USD
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Bring your aFe filter back to life with a Restore kit from aFe. Included is filter cleaner & replacement oil. These air filter oils is designed to not harm MAF sensors, while allowing the filter to catch as much debris as possible.

Used for Pro 5 R filters

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T#:2656
Part#: 31-10015
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$ 97.00 USD
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Since 1999, aFe (Advanced FLOW Engineering) has been developing and manufacturing high quality accessories in their facility in Corona, California. Starting with air filters and intake systems, and now expanding into exhaust systems, suspension components, tuning modules, and more, aFe products are a great way to improve the performance of your BMW without altering its fundamental character. Owned by a BMW enthusiast, aFe power is recognized the world over as a leader in quality performance products for your BMW.

This is a drop-in stock replacement aFe performance air filter that installs into your BMW's factory airbox. This particular filter fits the following BMWs:

E36 3 series: 323i 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3 1992-1998
E46 3 series: 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi M3 1999-2005
E39 5 series : 525i 528i 530i 1997-2003
E85 X3 : X3 2.5i X3 3.0i 2004-2006
Z3 : Z3 2.3 2.5 2.8 3.0 1997-2002
E85 Z4 : Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i M54 engine 2004-2006

This version has an oil-free filter media for less maintenance. For the best flowing filter, with the best performance gain, we always recommend the standard aFe "Pro5R " filter (which has a blue pre-oiled filter media), but this oil-free filter flows only slightly less than the blue Pro5R style aFe filter, and requires no re-oiling after cleaning the filter.

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AFE - Corporate Logo
T#:1708
Part#: 30-10015
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$ 91.00 USD
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This is a drop-in stock replacement aFe performance air filter that installs into your BMW's factory airbox. This version uses aFe's highest flowing filter media, which uses a lightly oil gauze to filter out dirt and particulates, while allowing more air to flow to the intake. For the best flowing filter, with the best performance gain, we always recommend this standard aFe filter media (often called "Pro5R ", which has a blue pre-oiled filter media). We also carry this filter in the "ProDry" grey filter media, which is oil-free for only slightly less performance and no maintenance.

Fits the following BMWs:
E36 323i 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3 1992-1998
E46 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi M3 1999-2005
E39 525i 528i 530i 1997-2003
E83 X3 2.5i X3 3.0i 2004-2006
Z3 2.3 2.5 2.8 3.0 1997-2002
E85 Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i M54 engine 2004-2006

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T#:109
Part#: 30-10044
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$ 91.00 USD
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This is a drop-in stock replacement aFe performance air filter that installs into your BMW's factory airbox. This particular filter fits the following BMWs:

E39 5 series: 1997-2003 540i
E39 M5, 2000-2003 (**requires 2 filters)
E34 5 series: 1994-1995 530i & 540i
E38 7 series: 1995-2001 740i & 740iL
X5 4.4i 2001-2006 (E53 chassis)
Z8 roadster 2000-2003 (**requires 2 filters)


This version uses aFe's highest flowing filter media, which uses a lightly oil gauze to filter out dirt and particulates, while allowing more air to flow to the intake. For the best flowing filter, with the best performance gain, we always recommend this standard aFe filter media (often called "Pro5R ", which has a blue pre-oiled filter media). We also carry this filter in the "ProDry" grey filter media, which is oil-free for only slightly less performance and no maintenance.
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T#:2655
Part#: 31-10044
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$ 97.00 USD
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$ 97.00 USD
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Since 1999, aFe (Advanced FLOW Engineering) has been developing and manufacturing high quality accessories in their facility in Corona, California. Starting with air filters and intake systems, and now expanding into exhaust systems, suspension components, tuning modules, and more, aFe products are a great way to improve the performance of your BMW without altering its fundamental character. Owned by a BMW enthusiast, aFe power is recognized the world over as a leader in quality performance products for your BMW.

This is a drop-in stock replacement aFe performance air filter that installs into your BMW's factory airbox. This particular filter fits the following BMWs:


E31 8 series: 840i 840ci 1991-1999
E32 7 series: 740i 740il 1993-1994
E34 5 series : 530i 530i Wagon 540i 1993-1995
E34: M5 1991-1993
E39: M5 2000-2003
E53 X5 : X5 4.4i 4.6is 4.8is
Z8 : Z8

This version has an oil-free filter media for less maintenance. For the best flowing filter, with the best performance gain, we always recommend the standard aFe "Pro5R " filter (which has a blue pre-oiled filter media), but this oil-free filter flows only slightly less than the blue Pro5R style aFe filter, and requires no re-oiling after cleaning the filter.

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Hengst Air Filter - E36, E39, E46, Z3
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T#:577994
Part#: 13721730946
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$ 12.44

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04-01-2026

$ 11.99 USD
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Quality air filter for your BMW

OEM Hengst Intake Air Filter - E31 E34 E38 E39 E52 E53
2 filters required - Priced each
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T#:582241
Part#: 13721736675
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$ 13.99 USD
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Dirty air filters can prevent air from getting to your engine, causing poor performance, low power, and even engine stalling. Luckily, this is a quick and easy fix! Just pop open your intake airbox, pull out the old filter, insert your brand new filter, and button everything back up. Once you start and drive your car, you'll immediately be able to feel a difference! We recommend Hengst filters whenever you are performing maintenance on your BMW. Hengst is an OEM filter supplier that provides filters to some of the biggest brands in the automotive world. We trust Hengst to offer only the highest quality air filters that give you superior filtration and will stand the test of time. Try out a Hengst filter for yourself and feel the difference!
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