BMW should have it, if not in stock should be able to get it within a couple days. The front parts counter guys only deal with customer needed parts while the back counter guys deal with the techs all day and would better know what you're talking about. (it's the same filter cap socket as the E60 and E90 with that engine)

And yes the drain plug just aims straight down on that model It is a 17mm bolt head with an allen socket in the middle of it.

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