Shop genuine BMC washable air filters for BMW M2, M3, and M4 applications spanning the E46 and E9X M3, F87 M2, F80 M3, F82/F83 M4, G87 M2, G80/G81 M3, and G82/G83 M4 platforms. Each filter is designed for application-specific replacement inside the corresponding factory BMW airbox.
BMC replacement filters install inside the compatible original BMW M airbox without requiring a complete aftermarket intake system.
BMC’s oiled cotton-gauze filter media can be cleaned, dried, re-oiled, and reused with the proper BMC maintenance products.
BMW M2, M3, and M4 applications use different filters depending on chassis, engine, model year, and factory airbox configuration.
Select your filter from the products below using the BMW chassis, engine, BMC part number, and OEM reference. Contact EPF before ordering if you are uncertain which filter matches your vehicle.
BMW M filter fitment depends on the chassis, engine, production period, and factory airbox. Use the guide below as a starting point and confirm the complete product fitment before ordering.
FB132/01 fits compatible BMW E46 M3 applications using the corresponding factory airbox. Verify the complete application and BMW OEM reference before ordering.
FB577/08 serves compatible earlier U.S.-market E90, E92, and E93 BMW M3 applications. Confirm the production period and OEM reference before ordering.
FB536/08 serves compatible later U.S.-market E90, E92, and E93 BMW M3 applications. Do not select between the E9X filters by chassis alone.
FB740/20 fits compatible original F87 BMW M2 applications with the N55 turbocharged inline-six. It is not the filter used for the later M2 Competition or M2 CS.
FB647/20 is the full replacement filter kit for compatible S55-powered M2 Competition, M2 CS, F80 M3, and F82/F83 M4 applications.
FB01118 fits compatible S58-powered G87 M2, G80/G81 M3, and G82/G83 M4 applications using their corresponding original BMW airboxes.
BMC replacement filters combine washable cotton-gauze media with application-specific factory-airbox fitment for BMW M2, M3, and M4 owners who want a serviceable filter without converting to a complete aftermarket intake system.
Each listed BMC filter is designed to replace the corresponding original filter inside the compatible BMW M factory airbox.
New BMC replacement filters arrive pre-oiled and should be installed as supplied. Additional oil is not required before the first installation.
When service becomes necessary, the filter can be cleaned, dried, re-oiled, and reused with the proper BMC maintenance products.
Send us your BMW model, year, chassis, engine, production information, and current filter or OEM part number. EPF can help confirm whether your application requires FB132/01, FB577/08, FB536/08, FB740/20, FB647/20, or FB01118.
Quick answers about BMW M airbox fitment, chassis differences, installation, tuning, and reusable BMC filter maintenance.
Yes. The replacement filters shown here are designed to install inside the corresponding factory BMW M airbox where the listed BMC part number is specified. A complete aftermarket intake system is not required.
BMC FB01118 is specified for compatible G80/G81 M3, G82/G83 M4, and G87 M2 applications. Verify the complete vehicle application and factory airbox before ordering.
No. Compatible original N55-powered F87 M2 applications use FB740/20, while the S55-powered F87 M2 Competition and M2 CS use the FB647/20 filter kit.
E90, E92, and E93 M3 applications can use FB577/08 or FB536/08 depending on production period and factory airbox configuration. Confirm the model year and BMW OEM reference instead of selecting by chassis alone.
Engine tuning is generally not required when a compatible BMC filter is installed as a direct replacement inside the original BMW airbox. Additional intake or engine modifications may have different tuning requirements.
Yes. BMC filters are washable and reusable when serviced correctly. Use the proper BMC cleaning and re-oiling products, allow the filter to dry completely, and avoid over-oiling before installation.