Name: Alternator HELLA 8EL 011 712-031 OE Ref 12 31 7 525 376
Brand: HELLA
SKU: 8EL 011 712-031
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Alternator HELLA 8EL 011 712-031 OE Ref 12 31 7 525 376 HELLA

Key Specification:

Alternator Charge Current [A]: 180
Belt Pulley [mm]: 49
EAN: 4082300712025
Length [cm]: 31
Manufacturer Restriction: VALEO

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Specification
Description
OEM Numbers
Compatibilities
Reviews

Alternator Charge Current [A]

180

Belt Pulley [mm]

EAN

4082300712025

Length [cm]

Manufacturer Restriction

VALEO

Number of grooves

OEM Reference number

12317521178

Packing Unit

Pulleys

with freewheel belt pulley

Voltage [V]

Weight [kg]

8.34

Alternator OE Ref 12 31 7 525 376 – HELLA – OEM 12317521178

This Alternator OE Ref 12 31 7 525 376 is supplied by HELLA as a replacement for OEM reference 12317521178. It is intended for use in selected BMW vehicles and designed to meet original equipment fit and function requirements.

The part is identified by manufacturer reference 8EL 011 712-031 and EAN 4082300712025, allowing accurate identification and compatibility verification before installation. It is suitable for replacing worn, damaged, or non-functioning components where dependable operation is required.

This component is intended as a like-for-like replacement and should be installed in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. Installation requirements may vary depending on vehicle design and component location.

This item has manufacturer restriction: VALEO

Vehicle Compatibility

Compatible with selected BMW models. Detailed compatibility information is available in the Compatibility section of this page.

If this part is not suitable for your vehicle, browse alternative options in our Electrics category.

Reference number(s) comparable with the original spare part number

BMW 12 31 7 521 178 BMW 12 31 7 525 376 BMW 7 521 178 BMW 7 525 376

OE reference number(s) comparable with the original spare part number

BMW

BMW 1 (E87) From 02/2003 to 01/2013

130 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2007-06/2011, 190 kw, 2996 ccm, 258 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 BF, N52 B30 A, N52 B30 AF, N52 B30 B

130 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2005-02/2007, 195 kw, 2996 ccm, 265 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 BF, N52 B30 A, N52 B30 AF

BMW 3 (E90) From 02/2004 to 02/2012

318 d Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2005-08/2007, 90 kw, 1995 ccm, 122 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4)

323 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2007-12/2011, 140 kw, 2497 ccm, 190 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A, N52 B25 BF

330 i Rear-Wheel Drive 12/2004-10/2011, 190 kw, 2996 ccm, 258 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 BF, N52 B30 A

325 xi 4WD 09/2005-08/2008, 160 kw, 2497 ccm, 218 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A

325 i Rear-Wheel Drive 01/2006-12/2011, 155 kw, 2497 ccm, 211 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A

320 d Rear-Wheel Drive 12/2004-10/2011, 120 kw, 1995 ccm, 163 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4), N47 D20 A, N47 D20 C

323 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2005-02/2007, 130 kw, 2497 ccm, 177 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A, N52 B25 B, N52 B25 BF, N52 B25 BE

330 xi 4WD 09/2005-08/2007, 190 kw, 2996 ccm, 258 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 A

325 i Rear-Wheel Drive 12/2004-12/2011, 160 kw, 2497 ccm, 218 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A, N52 B25 B, N52 B25 BF

330 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2007-10/2011, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N53 B30 A

330 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2007-12/2011, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 BF, N52 B30 A

320 d Rear-Wheel Drive 12/2004-09/2007, 110 kw, 1995 ccm, 150 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4)

BMW 3 Touring (E91) From 12/2004 to 12/2012

318 d Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2005-08/2007, 90 kw, 1995 ccm, 122 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4)

325 i Rear-Wheel Drive 12/2004-08/2008, 160 kw, 2497 ccm, 218 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A

323 i Rear-Wheel Drive 04/2006-06/2007, 130 kw, 2497 ccm, 177 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A

325 xi 4WD 08/2005-08/2008, 160 kw, 2497 ccm, 218 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A

330 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2007-06/2012, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N53 B30 A

323 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2006-07/2008, 140 kw, 2497 ccm, 190 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A

330 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2007-06/2012, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 A

330 i Rear-Wheel Drive 08/2005-08/2007, 190 kw, 2996 ccm, 258 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 A

330 xi 4WD 09/2005-08/2007, 190 kw, 2996 ccm, 258 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 A

325 i Rear-Wheel Drive 12/2004-12/2010, 155 kw, 2497 ccm, 211 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A, N52 B25 AF, N52 B25 B, N52 B25 BF

BMW 5 (E60) From 12/2001 to 03/2010

525 i Rear-Wheel Drive 07/2005-03/2010, 155 kw, 2497 ccm, 211 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A

530 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2005-03/2010, 187 kw, 2996 ccm, 254 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 A

525 xi 4WD 04/2005-02/2007, 160 kw, 2497 ccm, 218 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A

530 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2007-12/2009, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 BF, N52 B30 A

525 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2005-12/2009, 160 kw, 2497 ccm, 218 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A, N52 B25 B, N52 B25 BF

530 xi 4WD 02/2007-08/2008, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N53 B30 A

523 i Rear-Wheel Drive 10/2004-02/2007, 130 kw, 2497 ccm, 177 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A, N52 B25 B, N52 B25 BE

523 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2007-12/2009, 140 kw, 2497 ccm, 190 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A, N52 B25 BE

530 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2005-03/2007, 190 kw, 2996 ccm, 258 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 BF, N52 B30 A

530 xi 4WD 03/2007-10/2009, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 A

530 xi 4WD 09/2004-02/2007, 190 kw, 2996 ccm, 258 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 A

523 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2007-12/2009, 140 kw, 2497 ccm, 190 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N53 B25 A

530 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2007-12/2009, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N53 B30 A

BMW 5 Touring (E61) From 03/2004 to 12/2010

530 xi 4WD 09/2006-09/2008, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N53 B30 A

525 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2005-05/2010, 155 kw, 2497 ccm, 211 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A

525 xi 4WD 07/2005-12/2010, 160 kw, 2497 ccm, 218 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A

523 i Rear-Wheel Drive 01/2007-12/2010, 140 kw, 2497 ccm, 190 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N53 B25 A

530 xi 4WD 03/2007-05/2010, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 A

530 xi 4WD 04/2005-02/2007, 190 kw, 2996 ccm, 258 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 A

523 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2007-01/2010, 140 kw, 2497 ccm, 190 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A

525 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2005-05/2010, 160 kw, 2497 ccm, 218 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A, N52 B25 B, N52 B25 BF

530 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2006-03/2010, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 A

530 i Rear-Wheel Drive 01/2007-12/2010, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N53 B30 A

523 i Rear-Wheel Drive 10/2004-02/2007, 130 kw, 2497 ccm, 177 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B25 A, N52 B25 B, N52 B25 BE

530 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2004-02/2007, 190 kw, 2996 ccm, 258 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 BF, N52 B30 A

BMW 6 (E63) From 09/2003 to 12/2010

630 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2007-08/2010, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 BF, N52 B30 A, N52 B30 B

630 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2007-08/2010, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: N53 B30 A

630 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2004-08/2007, 190 kw, 2996 ccm, 258 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 BF, N52 B30 A

BMW 6 Convertible (E64) From 03/2004 to 12/2010

630 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2007-08/2010, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: N53 B30 A

630 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2004-08/2007, 190 kw, 2996 ccm, 258 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 BF, N52 B30 A, N52 B30 B

630 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2007-08/2010, 200 kw, 2996 ccm, 272 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 BF, N52 B30 A, N52 B30 B

BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) From 07/2001 to 12/2009

730 i, Li Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2005-08/2008, 190 kw, 2996 ccm, 258 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N52 B30 BF, N52 B30 A

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12 Nov, 2025
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20 OCT, 2025
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27 AUG, 2025
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12 May, 2025
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2 January, 2025
The correct part was rapidly identified and located, and was despatched promply to my chosen repairer in time for the work to be done on schedule. Very pleased with the service and will be using eAuto Parts again.