Good info.
FYI, my 06/2001 built 2001 3.0i still has its original BREMI coils in there as I approach 200k miles.
My understanding was that there were two "styles" they used in these cars: BREMI = roughly circular with the two ears; BOSCH = square top.
For replacements, various manufacturers will make these two different "styles." So if you find it confusing (like I did) when you see an item listed as a BREMI coil, with someone else's brand on it, this is why.
Realoem info for my car, with a drawing of the BOSCH-style coil:
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=12_1051
I think (not sure) these are what I will need when needing replacement:
https://www.rmeuropean.com/Products/...19-MFG618.aspx
STI now owns BREMI, so STI is OK.
My car, rear 3 coils:
On #5 you can see the date stamp of 19.05.01, which I believe is May 19, 2001, which makes sense for my June 2001 build.
