Originally Posted by bmrboi2

Oil filter housing, very common and easy job to do. I used this DIY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IORcQabnoIw

I think the main cost is because BMW Removes the intake manifold which is not needed to complete this job. I to use the dealership for my oil changes. $100 is and free breakfast is well worth it to me rather than dicking around with the oil change myself and the cost is minimal in retrospect.