Gates VVS225 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid

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Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

Gates VVS225 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid

Brand	Gates VVS225
	Plastic
Activation Style	Electromagnetic
Activation Type	Electromagnetic
Connector Gender	Female
Connector Quantity	1
Contents	Solenoid
Gasket/Seal Included	Yes
Housing Length	1.339
Housing Length	34
Housing Width	2.004
Housing Width	50.9
Mounting Bolt Included	No
Mounting Hardware Included	No
Overall Height	2.004
Overall Height	50.9
Overall Height (in)	2.004
Overall Height (mm)	50.9
Overall Length (in)	1.339
Overall Length (mm)	34
Overall Width (in)	2.004
Overall Width (mm)	50.9
Seal Included	Yes
Shaft Diameter	1.728
Shaft Diameter	43.9
Shaft Diameter (in)	1.728
Shaft Diameter (mm)	43.9
Terminal Gender	Male
Terminal Quantity	2
Terminal Type	Blade
Voltage	12
Voltage (VAC)	12
Product line	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
Fits	BMW · 73 vehicles

OE-spec fit and form. Engineered to restore performance with direct replacement confidence.

Electromagnetic actuation. Provides precise valve timing control for smoother engine operation.

Durable construction. Made from high-quality materials for long service life.

Cross-references Standard Ignition VVT353, URO 11367593719 and 916-602 for the same application. See all 3.

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Gates VVT Solenoid for BMW Engines

The Gates VVS225 Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid is an OE-style replacement built to match factory fit, form, and performance requirements. It is designed for BMW engines that use an electromagnetic oil control valve to manage variable valve timing, helping restore smoother operation and consistent engine response.

Built with durable materials and a sealed design, this Gates engine variable valve timing solenoid is made for direct replacement service on select BMW 120i, 220i, 320i, 328i, 428i, X1, X3, X4, X5, Z4, and related applications.

Key Features

Part number VVS225
Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / oil control valve design
OE-spec fit, form, and performance
Electromagnetic activation style
12V electrical operation
Female connector with 2 male blade terminals
Seal and gasket included
Plastic housing construction
Direct replacement for select BMW engine applications

Product Details

Gates OE performance Variable Valve Timing Solenoids are engineered to match original equipment specifications so the valve timing system can operate as intended. The VVS225 uses an electromagnetic activation design and a sealed housing to support reliable oil flow control within the VVT system. With a 12-volt electrical setup, one connector, and blade-style terminals, this solenoid is built for straightforward replacement on the listed BMW applications. The Gates VVS225 is a practical choice when servicing BMW 320i, 328i, X3, and other compatible models that rely on precise cam timing control for drivability and emissions performance.

This part cross-references Standard Ignition VVT353 and URO 11367593719 for the same application.

Common Issues This Part May Address

Rough or unstable idle caused by a sticking VVT solenoid
Reduced engine response from inconsistent cam timing control
Check engine light concerns related to variable valve timing operation
Fuel economy loss tied to improper oil control valve function
Increased emissions from delayed or incorrect valve timing adjustment

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the connector style, terminal count, and physical dimensions before installation. The VVS225 uses a female connector, two blade terminals, and a sealed design with gasket included. Inspect the mating surface and surrounding oil passages during service, and verify the vehicle’s original part number against the listed BMW fitment before replacement. This part is listed for select 2012-2018 BMW applications, including 320i, 328i, 428i, X1, X3, X4, X5, and Z4 models.

Fits 2018 BMW 120i, N/A
Fits 2018 BMW 220i, N/A
Fits 2013-2018 BMW 320i, N/A
Fits 2013-2018 BMW 320i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2015-2018 BMW X4, N/A
Fits 2016-2018 BMW X5, N/A
Fits 2013-2017 BMW X3, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 228i, N/A
Fits 2015-2016 BMW 228i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2012-2016 BMW 328i, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 328i GT xDrive, N/A
Fits 2013-2016 BMW 328i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 428i, N/A
Fits 2015-2016 BMW 428i Gran Coupe, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 428i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2015-2016 BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe, N/A
Fits 2012-2016 BMW 528i, N/A
Fits 2012-2016 BMW 528i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2012-2016 BMW Z4, N/A
Fits 2012-2015 BMW X1, N/A

Quality Assurance

Gates designs this engine variable valve timing solenoid to OE specifications and tests it to help restore engine performance, fuel economy, idle quality, power delivery, and emissions control. The VVS225 is built from high-quality materials for durability and service life in demanding engine environments.

This part fits 73 vehicles

Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

Year	Make	Model	Liters	Cylinders	Fuel Type	Position	Notes
2018	BMW	120i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018	BMW	220i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018	BMW	320i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018	BMW	320i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018	BMW	X4	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018	BMW	X5	2.0L	L4	ELECTRIC/GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017	BMW	320i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017	BMW	320i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017	BMW	X3	2.0L	L4	DIESEL	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017	BMW	X3	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017	BMW	X4	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017	BMW	X5	2.0L	L4	ELECTRIC/GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	228i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	228i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	320i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	320i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	328i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	328i GT xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	328i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	428i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	428i Gran Coupe	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	428i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	428i xDrive Gran Coupe	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	528i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	528i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	X3	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	X4	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	X5	2.0L	L4	ELECTRIC/GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	Z4	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	228i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	228i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	320i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	320i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	328i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	328i GT xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	328i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	428i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	428i Gran Coupe	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	428i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	428i xDrive Gran Coupe	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	528i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	528i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	X1	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	X3	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	X4	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	Z4	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	228i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	320i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	320i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	328i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	328i GT xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	328i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	428i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	428i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	528i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	528i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	X1	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	X3	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	Z4	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	320i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	320i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	328i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	328i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	528i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	528i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	X1	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	X3	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	Z4	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	328i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	528i	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	528i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	X1	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	Z4	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
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Directly replaces or cross-references 3 part numbers

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

Standard Ignition — VVT353URO — 11367593719916-602