So it seems the Hose was revised. Same part number though.
The new version does not have a slot for the Sensor (?) and when buying, you are supposed to buy a resistor that plugs into the Sensor (in other words, the sensor is now useless) to simulate an specific temperature.
Went back to RealOem and effectively, there is a note in there that lists the resistor and a plastic tie (!) to secure it against the radiator. (there were two entries for the part so I missed the second entry )
RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts Catalog
Quite a solution....but it is what it is.....will be curious to see how this was addressed in newer models but still Pre-LCI.