Name: V ribbed Belt Belt Tensioner VKM38231 SKF VKM 38231 OE Ref 11281433571
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SKU: VKM 38231
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V ribbed Belt Belt Tensioner VKM38231 SKF VKM 38231 OE Ref 11281433571 SKF

Key Specification:

Alternative Repair Kit: VKM 38202-1
Diameter [mm]: 70
EAN: 7316572668566
OEM Reference number: 11281433571
PURPOSE GROUP: V-Ribbed Belt

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Description
OEM Numbers
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Alternative Repair Kit

VKM 38202-1

Diameter [mm]

EAN

7316572668566

OEM Reference number

11281433571

PURPOSE GROUP

V-Ribbed Belt

Supplementary Info

Tensioner pulley

Tensioner Pulley Actuation

Automatic

Width [mm]

V ribbed Belt Belt Tensioner VKM38231 SKF VKM 38231 OE Ref 11281433571

V ribbed Belt Belt Tensioner SKF OE Ref – SKF – OEM 11281433571

This V ribbed Belt Belt Tensioner SKF OE Ref is supplied by SKF as a replacement for OEM reference 11281433571. 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 VKM 38231 and EAN 7316572668566, allowing accurate identification and compatibility verification before installation. It is suitable for replacing worn, damaged, or non-functioning components where dependable operation is required.

Correct part selection is essential to ensure proper fitment. Please verify compatibility using the OEM reference number or the vehicle registration lookup tool before ordering.

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 Belt Drive category.

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

BMW 11 28 1 433 571

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

BMW

BMW 3 (E46) From 12/1997 to 05/2005

323 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/1998-09/2000, 125 kw, 2494 ccm, 170 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S4)

330 xi 4WD 06/2000-02/2005, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

328 i Rear-Wheel Drive 02/1998-06/2000, 142 kw, 2793 ccm, 193 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S2)

325 xi 4WD 09/2000-02/2005, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

316 i Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2002-02/2005, 85 kw, 1596 ccm, 115 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N40 B16 A, N45 B16 A

325 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-02/2005, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

320 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-02/2005, 120 kw, 2171 ccm, 163 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

320 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-02/2005, 125 kw, 2171 ccm, 170 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

330 i Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2000-02/2005, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

320 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/1998-09/2000, 110 kw, 1990 ccm, 150 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B20 (206S4)

316 i Rear-Wheel Drive 04/2000-02/2005, 77 kw, 1596 ccm, 105 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M43 B16 (164E3)

316 i Rear-Wheel Drive 02/2002-02/2005, 85 kw, 1796 ccm, 115 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N46 B18 A, N42 B18 A

318 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2001-02/2005, 105 kw, 1995 ccm, 143 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A, N46 B20 C

318 i Rear-Wheel Drive 12/1997-09/2001, 87 kw, 1895 ccm, 118 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M43 B19 (194E1)

323 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/1998-09/2000, 120 kw, 2494 ccm, 163 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S4)

316 i Rear-Wheel Drive 12/1998-02/2002, 77 kw, 1895 ccm, 105 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M43 B19 (194E1)

BMW 3 Compact (E46) From 03/2001 to 02/2005

325 ti Rear-Wheel Drive 04/2001-12/2004, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

BMW 3 Convertible (E46) From 04/2000 to 12/2007

325 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-08/2006, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

M3 Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2001-08/2006, 252 kw, 3246 ccm, 343 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: S54 B32 (326S4)

330 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2000-08/2006, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

320 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 01/2006-12/2007, 120 kw, 2171 ccm, 163 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

320 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-12/2007, 125 kw, 2171 ccm, 170 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

323 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 04/2000-09/2000, 120 kw, 2494 ccm, 163 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S4)

323 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 04/2000-09/2000, 125 kw, 2494 ccm, 170 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S4)

BMW 3 Coupe (E46) From 12/1998 to 07/2006

316 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 04/2000-07/2006, 77 kw, 1596 ccm, 105 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M43 B16 (164E3)

330 xi 4WD 06/2000-07/2006, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2004-05/2006, 110 kw, 1995 ccm, 150 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: N46 B20 A, N46 B20 C

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 12/1999-08/2001, 87 kw, 1895 ccm, 118 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M43 B19 (194E1)

320 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 01/2000-05/2006, 120 kw, 2171 ccm, 163 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2001-02/2004, 105 kw, 1995 ccm, 143 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A

325 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-05/2006, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

323 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 04/1999-09/2000, 120 kw, 2494 ccm, 163 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S4)

328 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 12/1998-05/2000, 142 kw, 2793 ccm, 193 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S2)

330 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2000-05/2006, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 12/2000-05/2006, 100 kw, 1995 ccm, 136 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A

320 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 02/1999-08/2001, 110 kw, 1990 ccm, 150 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M52 B20 (206S4)

320 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 01/2000-05/2006, 125 kw, 2171 ccm, 170 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

M3 Rear-Wheel Drive 07/2000-05/2006, 252 kw, 3246 ccm, 343 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: S54 B32 (326S4)

316 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2002-07/2006, 85 kw, 1596 ccm, 115 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: N45 B16 A

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 12/1999-08/2001, 85 kw, 1895 ccm, 116 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M43 B19 (194E1)

M3 CSL Rear-Wheel Drive 05/2003-12/2003, 265 kw, 3246 ccm, 360 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: S54 B32 (326S4)

323 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 04/1999-09/2000, 125 kw, 2494 ccm, 170 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S4)

BMW 3 Touring (E46) From 06/1999 to 07/2005

328 i Rear-Wheel Drive 06/1999-05/2000, 142 kw, 2793 ccm, 193 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S2)

318 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2001-07/2005, 105 kw, 1995 ccm, 143 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A, N46 B20 C

320 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-02/2005, 120 kw, 2171 ccm, 163 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

320 i Rear-Wheel Drive 10/1999-09/2000, 110 kw, 1990 ccm, 150 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M52 B20 (206S4)

318 i Rear-Wheel Drive 10/1999-09/2001, 87 kw, 1895 ccm, 118 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M43 B19 (194E1)

330 xi 4WD 06/2000-02/2005, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

325 xi 4WD 09/2000-02/2005, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

325 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-02/2005, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

318 i Rear-Wheel Drive 10/1999-09/2001, 85 kw, 1895 ccm, 116 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M43 B19 (194E1)

320 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-02/2005, 125 kw, 2171 ccm, 170 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

330 i Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2000-02/2005, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

BMW 5 (E39) From 09/1995 to 07/2003

525 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-06/2003, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

528 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/1995-08/2000, 142 kw, 2793 ccm, 193 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S1), M52 B28 (286S2)

520 i Rear-Wheel Drive 01/1996-06/2003, 110 kw, 1990 ccm, 150 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B20 (206S3), M52 B20 (206S4)

520 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-06/2003, 125 kw, 2171 ccm, 170 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

530 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-06/2003, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

520 i Rear-Wheel Drive 01/1996-06/2003, 100 kw, 1990 ccm, 136 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B20 (206S3), M52 B20 (206S4)

523 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/1995-08/2000, 125 kw, 2494 ccm, 170 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S3), M52 B25 (256S4)

BMW 5 Touring (E39) From 09/1996 to 06/2004

530 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-12/2003, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

520 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/1997-08/2001, 100 kw, 1990 ccm, 136 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M52 B20 (206S3), M52 B20 (206S4)

523 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/1997-08/2000, 125 kw, 2494 ccm, 170 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S3), M52 B25 (256S4)

520 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-12/2003, 125 kw, 2171 ccm, 170 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

528 i Rear-Wheel Drive 11/1996-08/2000, 142 kw, 2793 ccm, 193 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S1), M52 B28 (286S2)

525 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-05/2004, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

520 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/1997-08/2001, 110 kw, 1990 ccm, 150 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M52 B20 (206S3), M52 B20 (206S4)

BMW 7 (E38) From 03/1994 to 11/2001

728 i, iL Rear-Wheel Drive 08/1995-11/2001, 142 kw, 2793 ccm, 193 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S1), M52 B28 (286S2)

BMW X5 (E53) From 01/2000 to 12/2006

3.0 i 4WD 06/2000-12/2006, 168 kw, 2979 ccm, 228 PS, SUV, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

3.0 i 4WD 04/2000-10/2006, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, SUV, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36) From 04/1997 to 06/2003

M Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2001-06/2003, 239 kw, 3246 ccm, 325 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: S54 B32 (326S4)

3.0 i Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2000-06/2003, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) From 10/1995 to 01/2003

2.5 i Rear-Wheel Drive 10/2000-08/2002, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

3.0 i Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2000-01/2003, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

2.2 i Rear-Wheel Drive 10/2000-06/2002, 125 kw, 2171 ccm, 170 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

M 3.2 Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2001-01/2003, 239 kw, 3246 ccm, 325 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: S54 B32 (326S4)

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) From 03/2006 to 01/2009

M Rear-Wheel Drive 04/2006-08/2008, 252 kw, 3246 ccm, 343 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: S54 B32 (326S4)

BMW Z4 Roadster (E85) From 09/2002 to 12/2009

M Rear-Wheel Drive 01/2006-08/2008, 252 kw, 3246 ccm, 343 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: S54 B32 (326S4)

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