BMW F10 F11 F20 F21 F30 F31 N55 Intake Camshaft 7576160

BMW F10 F11 F20 F21 F30 F31 N55 Intake Camshaft is a precision timing system component designed for BMW N55 family petrol engines, used in popular 1, 3, and 5 Series models. As part of the Camshafts group, it is responsible for the precise control of intake valve timing phases, which translates into stable engine operation and proper performance. This used OEM component is a sensible choice for professional repairs or timing system overhauls in modern BMW engines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7576160
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7576160
• Substitutable numbers: 7576160, 11317576160
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Category: Camshafts

Purpose and role in the N55 engine

The presented intake camshaft has been designed to work with the N55 petrol engine installed in, among others, the BMW F10, F11, F20, F21, F30, and F31. It is responsible for the precise control of the intake valves, which is crucial for:

• proper cylinder filling with the fuel-air mixture,
• maintaining stable idle speed,
• engine response to throttle input,
• maintaining proper combustion and engine refinement.

Thanks to the factory cam geometry, the camshaft works with variable valve timing systems, ensuring compatibility with factory engine control unit maps and maintaining original performance parameters.

Benefits of using an original intake camshaft

Choosing a used, original camshaft for the N55 engine allows you to maintain factory manufacturing tolerances and fitment with other timing components. In practice, this means:

• proper cooperation with the cylinder head and valve lifters,
• maintaining the correct valve opening and closing profile,
• reducing the risk of improper engine operation after repair,
• the possibility of cost-effective repair while maintaining high part quality.

The used BMW intake camshaft is a particularly attractive solution for N55 engine overhauls, where both technical correctness and service cost control are important.

Application in popular BMW models

The N55 engine was widely used in the BMW range, which is why a properly selected intake camshaft is important for many vehicle configurations. This applies to both 5 Series sedans (F10, F11) as well as compact 1 Series (F20, F21) and 3 Series (F31) models. In each of these cars, a properly functioning timing system affects:

• smooth power delivery across the entire rev range,
• efficient turbocharger operation,
• maintaining factory fuel consumption parameters,
• reducing vibrations and noise generated by the engine.

Selecting the correct intake camshaft is particularly important during repairs following a mechanical timing failure or during comprehensive cylinder head regeneration.

Professional timing repair and related parts

When performing service work on the N55 engine timing system, it is worth paying attention not only to the camshaft itself but also to other cooperating elements – the chain, tensioners, guides, sprockets, and variable valve timing systems. It is good practice to perform a comprehensive diagnosis of the entire system to avoid the need for re-disassembly in the near future. You can read about when to intervene in the timing system and how to approach repairs using original, including used, BMW components in the article BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts, which discusses the practical aspects of timing service in modern BMW units.

Expanding the BMW timing system – same part group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional camshafts, phase control elements, or components cooperating with the cylinder head, check out the available parts in the BMW Camshafts category.