Sorry I'm not making much progress with this, but....
I wonder if anyone has, or knows anyone with a BMW 535i M5 (E39); or
735 i, or iL (E38), or Z8 (E52)and would be willing to check the MAF sensor's Bosch part number?This is not the housing number, I already know that, but the Bosch part number on the side of the actual insert or sensor please. One plug to undo and two screws to get it out and check the number on the side.
I think it should be Bosch F00C2G2029, but just need to confirm that please, pretty please.
If you might be curious as to why...
Bosch charge a wopping £160 plus for a replacement MAF and will not sell the sensor alone, but with the housing complete. The sensor is the F00C2G2029, which I can get in the BMW housing, if it is the correct item, for just £78.
Just trying to beat Bosch at their own game lol