BMC 00-07 BMW 3 (E46) M3 3.2L Replacement Panel Air Filter

The panel air filter is commonly referred to as “replacement air filter”. It is installed in the vehicle’s original airbox to replace the OEM air filter. It is made of highly performing materials that allow an increased air flow combined with a more efficient filtration, guaranteeing containment of all impurities from as small as 7 microns (compared to OEM’s 10 microns). BMC air filters are produced using a “Full Moulding” system that enables the characteristic red filter to be realized from a single mould with no welded joints thus avoiding easy breakage. The rubber used in BMC air filtering systems has a long life, is very durable and has optimum adhesion characteristics to all shapes of airboxes. BMC filters are made of a multi-layered cotton gauze soaked with low viscosity oil covered with an epoxy coated alloy mesh to ensure

Fitment

Specifications

What’s Included

One new BMC product in the exact configuration identified by manufacturer part number FB132/01. Only components expressly stated for this part number are included.

About BMC

BMC develops reusable performance air filters, enclosed airbox systems, universal intake components, and filter-care products. Selection remains exact-part-number, exact-dimension, and exact-application specific.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this BMC product fit my 1999-2007 Alpina B3?
That application is listed by BMC. Confirm the complete year, make, model, factory airbox, dimensions, quantity, and every application note because some vehicles use different filters within the same model year.

Does this replace the factory paper air filter?
Yes, when the exact application and dimensions match, this panel filter installs in the original airbox in place of the factory filter. Confirm shape, dimensions, and quantity before ordering.

Can this BMC filter be cleaned and reused?
BMC cotton-gauze panel filters are washable and reusable. Follow BMC’s current cleaning and re-oiling procedure, allow the filter to dry fully, and do not over-oil it.

Installation Instructions

Follow BMC’s current instructions for this exact part number. Confirm fitment and dimensions before disassembly, keep dirt out of the intake tract, seat every filter and connection evenly, tighten hardware to the specified value, and inspect the installation before operating the vehicle.