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      07-19-2019, 10:45 PM   #1
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ZR5TPP33 Spark Plug Compatibility?

Looking to replace spark plugs on my '12 X5 35i with Bosch. Factory plugs are ZR5TPP33S and all I'm seeing online is ZR5TPP33. These are listed as compatible but searching yields debates with no conclusive information.

Has anyone run these for some time? How are they?

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Search for part # could be easier. 12120037582
Just purchased 6x of the 33S for my X3 on ebay for $30 shipped. Oem with bmw logo.
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Ditto...it is MUCH better to shop using the 11 digit BMW part number...which can easily be found using one of the multiple online part database sites like www.realoem.com, or www.bmwfans.info, or https://bimmercat.com .

In this case..TwinSnailz has already done the work for you and posted the correct BMW part nbr. Just type BMW xx xx x xxx xxx" (where x=the actual bmw part nbr) into a google search box and should get plenty of result of vendors that are selling the correct spark plug you need. There's no need to wonder about using a part that may not be correct or not.

When using the online part database sites...if you enter the last 7 digits of your VIN, then pull up the diagram and part number index that is specific for your VIN/build date...you can usually bypass all the questionable parts that some sellers may not have verified yet...or shopping generically by a brand name or model number (which can be used on a BMW from a different generation)...thus you could end up with the wrong part.

If you start with good search information (the correct 11 digit BMW part number for your VIN)...it can make the shopping/buying process go much better.
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Ditto...it is MUCH better to shop using the 11 digit BMW part number...which can easily be found using one of the multiple online part database sites like www.realoem.com, or www.bmwfans.info, or https://bimmercat.com .

In this case..TwinSnailz has already done the work for you and posted the correct BMW part nbr. Just type BMW xx xx x xxx xxx" (where x=the actual bmw part nbr) into a google search box and should get plenty of result of vendors that are selling the correct spark plug you need. There's no need to wonder about using a part that may not be correct or not.

When using the online part database sites...if you enter the last 7 digits of your VIN, then pull up the diagram and part number index that is specific for your VIN/build date...you can usually bypass all the questionable parts that some sellers may not have verified yet...or shopping generically by a brand name or model number (which can be used on a BMW from a different generation)...thus you could end up with the wrong part.

If you start with good search information (the correct 11 digit BMW part number for your VIN)...it can make the shopping/buying process go much better.
Thank you. That's my usual procedure. However, in most cases you can find the same OEM part without the BMW stamp for a fraction of the price. So I'm assuming everyone is running the BMW plugs then?
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Decided to play it safe and purchase from the dealer. The plugs they sell are still the ZR5TPP33S.

They do look different than some of the cheaper 33 and 33S plugs on eBay selling for ~$20 a set. The eBay "authentic" plugs look a lot more glossy. Which is consistent with findings on fake NGK plugs. Moral of the story, use caution if purchasing on eBay.

I still encourage those running Bosch 33 plugs to chime in with feedback and mileage to see if this could be a proper alternative.

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