Product Details

• Article Number: WK 6030 — Mann-Filter premium in-line fuel filter from the professional WK-series range. The "WK" prefix designates Mann-Filter's fuel filter product line.
• Filter Type: In-Line Filter — installs in the fuel feed line between the fuel tank and the high-pressure fuel pump. Direct-fit replacement for the original BMW filter location.
• Vehicle Equipment: For vehicles with external fuel filter — designed for BMW X3 F25 production variants where the fuel filter is mounted externally (along the chassis rail or beneath the vehicle), not integrated into the fuel pump module. Always verify your vehicle's fuel filter configuration before ordering.
• Country Specific Design: China — designated for China-market production specification BMW X3 F25 vehicles. Particularly relevant for grey-import F25 vehicles in Tanzania, where many imported units originate from the Chinese production line or share spec with that market.
• Height: 250 mm — overall filter length, dimensionally identical to the Ridex equivalent for direct fitment in the OEM bracket.
• Diameter: 55 mm — outer housing diameter.
• Inlet Diameter: 10 mm — fuel inlet port diameter (slightly larger than the Ridex 9.5 mm spec, but matches BMW's standard inlet line connection — both are within OEM tolerance).
• Outlet Diameter: 8 mm — fuel outlet port diameter.
• Return Pipe Connector Diameter: 8 mm — fuel return line connector.
• EU Product Safety Regulation (GPSR): IEC 60417-6183 mechanical expertise required — indicates this is a technical component requiring qualified installation. Best installed during routine service by a competent mechanic.
• Function: Removes water, rust particles, dirt, and microscopic debris from fuel before it reaches the high-pressure fuel pump and direct injectors. The Mann-Filter WK-series uses multi-stage filtration media including a water-separation layer that coalesces water droplets out of the fuel — important for petrol direct-injection applications where water contamination can cause injector damage and rust within the fuel system.
• Water Separation: Built into the filter element design — separates emulsified water from petrol before it can reach and damage the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors. Particularly valuable in conditions where fuel quality cannot be guaranteed (small filling stations, older underground storage tanks, seasonal moisture issues).
• Condition: New — factory-sealed in Mann-Filter OE packaging.
• Manufacturer: MANN-FILTER (Mann+Hummel) — German OE supplier founded in 1941, headquartered in Ludwigsburg. Mann+Hummel supplies original-equipment fuel filters directly to BMW factories — meaning this filter is functionally identical to a "Genuine BMW" fuel filter at a fraction of the dealer price.
• OEM Cross-References: BMW 16 12 7 221 846.9, BMW 7451424, BMW / BMW Brilliance 16 12 7 233 840 (plus additional BMW Brilliance cross-references) — direct equivalents to these original BMW part numbers. Notable that this Mann filter explicitly covers BMW Brilliance (BMW's Chinese joint venture) cross-references, confirming compatibility with grey-import F25 vehicles common in the Tanzanian market.
• Vehicle Compatibility: Designed for the BMW X3 F25 sDrive 20i (N20 petrol engine) with external fuel filter configuration, particularly China-market and BMW Brilliance production variants. Always verify against your vehicle's VIN or existing filter part number before purchasing.
• Quality Tier: Premium OEM-quality — Mann-Filter supplies BMW's factory fuel filters. Functionally identical to a "Genuine BMW" fuel filter, just without the BMW-branded packaging premium.
• EAN: 4011558079475

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