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BMW Eccentric Shaft Sensor (Valvetronic)
The eccentric shaft sensor on the N52 is a Valvetronic part. The cited threads include a dealer replacement figure for a 2008 X5 3.0 and a DIY price for a sensor, and an owner mentions a small valve replaced during the sensor job. VANOS faults are a different set of parts.
Last updated · By BimmerQuote (how we build guides) · Costs on this page come from the linked repair pages, each citing its sources.
The N52 valve cover is plastic and can warp or crack. The valve cover page lists the N52 cars and the N51 SULEV note. See Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket. Ask your shop whether the sensor and the gasket share any labor.
Another owner questioned a charge for the sensor in the 2018 thread without saying whether it was parts or labor, so do not use it as a quote. Ask for the part and labor separately.
Common questions
How much is an eccentric shaft sensor?
Eccentric Shaft Sensor (Valvetronic) on a BMW X5 3.0si (N52) typically costs $900 at a BMW dealer or about $150 in parts DIY, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.
How much is a VANOS solenoid?
VANOS Solenoids on a BMW with the N52/N54 engine typically costs $500–$750 at a BMW dealer or $80–$300 in parts DIY, based on 6 real owner-reported prices.
How much is an N52 valve cover gasket?
Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket on a BMW 328i (N52, N51 or N20), 335i, 535i or X5 (N54/N55) typically costs $400–$2,000 at an independent shop, $1,300–$2,600 at a BMW dealer, or $38–$630 in parts DIY, based on 26 real owner-reported prices.
Where this comes from
Every cost on this page is pulled from these repair pages, which list the price, the forum or shop source and the details for each report. This guide adds no prices of its own.
