This is the electronic plug connector used on ZF 6-speed automatic transmissions that is a common source for oil leaks. The seal around the connector goes bad and allows oil to leak out. If you check your automatic transmission housing and see an oil stain around the connector, it needs replacement. If oil is allowed to pool inside the connector it can lead to Mechatronix electronic failure, a much more costly repair.
The connector is best replaced when performing a fluid change when the transmission oil pan is removed anyway.
This is an OEM Mechatronix connector sleeve manufactured by ZF - the original supplier to BMW for this part, as well as the automatic transmission itself. As the OEM it meets all of BMW's original design, fitment, and performance requirements and is TUV approved. OEM parts are the best alternative to more expensive Original BMW parts because they are virtually identical without the inflated price tag. This part has a two year warranty.
BMW Fitments:
1 Series
E82 / E88 (08-13) > 128i
E82 / E88 (08-13) > 135i N54 (08-10)
E82 / E88 (08-13) > 135i N55 (11-13)
E82 / E88 (08-13) > 135is N55 (11-13)
3 Series
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 325i
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 325xi
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 328i
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 328xi
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 330i
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 330xi
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335d
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335i N54 (07-10)
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335i N55 (11-13)
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335is N54
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335xi N54 (07-10)
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 335xi N55 (11-13)
5 Series
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 525i M54 (2004-2005)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 525i N52 (2006-2007)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 525xi N52 (2006-2007)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 528i
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 528xi
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 530i M54 (2004-2005)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 530i N52 (2006-2007)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 530xi N52 (2006-2007)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 535i
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 535xi
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 545i
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 550i
6 Series
E63 / E64 (04-10) > 645Ci
E63 / E64 (04-10) > 650i
7 Series
E65 / E66 (02-08) > 745Li
E65 / E66 (02-08) > 745i
E65 / E66 (02-08) > 750Li
E65 / E66 (02-08) > 750i
E65 / E66 (02-08) > 760Li
7 Series
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 740Li
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 740i
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 750Li
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 750Li xDrive
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 750i
X5 Series
E53 X5 (00-06) > X5 4.4i N62 (04-06)
E53 X5 (00-06) > X5 4.8is N62
X5 Series
E70 X5 (07-13) > X5 3.0si (07-10)
E70 X5 (07-13) > X5 4.8i (07-10)
E70 X5 (07-13) > X5 M (10-13)
E70 X5 (07-13) > X5 xDrive35d (09-13)
E70 X5 (07-13) > X5 xDrive35i N55 (11-13)
E70 X5 (07-13) > X5 xDrive50i (11-13)
X6 Series
E71 X6 (2008-2014) > X6 M (10-14)
E71 X6 (2008-2014) > X6 xDrive35i N54 (08-09)
E71 X6 (2008-2014) > X6 xDrive35i N55 (10-13)
E71 X6 (2008-2014) > X6 xDrive50i (08-14)
Z Series
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) > Z4 3.0i N52
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) > Z4 3.0si N52
Z Series
E89 Z4 (2009-2016) > Z4 sDrive28i
E89 Z4 (2009-2016) > Z4 sDrive30i
E89 Z4 (2009-2016) > Z4 sDrive35i
E89 Z4 (2009-2016) > Z4 sDrive35is