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Originally Posted by TiAgX5
Most here ONLY recommend using Genuine BMW filters, these have the plastic end caps and snap out without issues.
Buy OEM or aftermarket and you're rolling the dice.
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I can appreciate that some will only ever buy things stamped BMW, but bear in mind that for some items the only thing genuine is the stamp itself. BMW certainly doesn't manufacture every component and fluid they put into their vehicles. Also, if you read through the entire thread, it would appear that there is a certain amount of dice rolling when buying from the dealership anyway.
In the picture above, the Mann filter looks very similar to the BMW filter, without plastic end caps. The Mahle filter has hard plastic caps on the ends.