In the spirit of the thread . . .

I replaced the HVAC blower motor assembly last summer in my 8/2011 X5 xDrive35d. The blower I removed had a white sticker with a BMW part number and roundel on it. The manufacturer was VDO. I feel confident in saying that the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) for the HVAC blower in my X5 is VDO.

I purchased a VDO manufactured HVAC blower P/N PM4065 from Rock Auto. It appeared to be the same and included the resistor. The VDO blower had the same size sticker as the OE (original equipment) part except no roundel and no BMW part number. Instead the VDO P/N was printed on the sticker. The VDO blower functioned fine and has been installed for over a year now with no issues to report.

I think I might have taken pictures so I may update this thread with them and correct any errors in my memory.

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8/2011 X5 xDrive35d Sport, Black Sapphire Metallic, Black Nevada Leather, Fine Burr Walnut Trim
2/2001 M5, Jet Black, Exclusive Complete Black Walk Nappa Point Heritage Leather, Black Cubic Trim