This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 11287636376 (11 28 7 636 376) and is described as Engine Ribbed V-belt for Air Conditioning Compressor on E39 540i, E38 740i, E31 840Ci, and E53 X5 4.4i. It is marked as 5PK1004 (1,004mm length).
This part replaces the previous obsolete BMW part numbers:
11281435280 (11-28-1-435-280)
11281742029 (11-28-1-742-029)
This is an OEM A/C belt manufactured by Continental - the original supplier to BMW for this part, as well as many other belts. 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.
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BMW Fitments:
5 Series
E39 (97-03) > 540i
7 Series
E38 (95-01) > 740i
E38 (95-01) > 740iL
8 Series
E31 (91-97) > 840Ci
X5 Series
E53 X5 (00-06) > X5 4.4i M62 (99-03)