Ok, so it's not an intake noise. First diagnosis step pretty much confirmed that. I turned the fan off and the noise stopped. Now to search for HVAC fan issues. Yay...

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2016 X5 40e Mineral White/Black Dakota Leather, ZLL, ZCW, ZDA, ZDB, ZPP, multi contour seats, rear side window shades, HK stereo
2011 E90M3, 6-speed manual