Mahle VS50954 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Product Overview

The Mahle VS50954 valve cover gasket is a sealing component for select BMW and Mini applications. It is built for engines that need a reliable seal at the valve cover to help maintain proper oil containment and serviceability.

Compatible With BMW and Mini applications, this gasket supports a clean reseal during valve cover service. The Mahle VS50954 is a practical choice for technicians and DIY repairs where sealing integrity matters.

Key Features

• Valve cover gasket for engine sealing service
• Mahle sealing product line for OE-style applications
• Cross-references BMW 11 12 8 618 519 and Mini 11 12 8 618 519 for the same application
• Fits a wide range of BMW and Mini models across multiple model years

Detailed Description

Mahle VS50954 is an engine valve cover gasket used to restore the seal between the valve cover and cylinder head on covered BMW and Mini vehicles. This part number appears in applications for BMW 230i, 330i, 430i, 530i, 530e, 740e xDrive, X1, X2, and X3, as well as Mini Cooper, Cooper Clubman, and Cooper Countryman. The gasket is intended for service work where the original sealing surface needs replacement to control oil leakage and maintain proper engine sealing.

Mahle is known for gasket and sealing products used by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and the VS50954 follows that focus on dependable sealing performance. If you are servicing a BMW 530i valve cover gasket, a BMW X3 valve cover gasket, or a Mini Cooper valve cover gasket, this part number provides a direct replacement option for the listed applications.

What It Helps Fix

• Oil seepage around the valve cover
• Loss of sealing after valve cover service
• Leaks caused by aged or compressed gasket material
• Maintenance issues during engine top-end resealing

Installation Notes

Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover and mating surfaces for damage or warping. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and reassembly, and verify the application by year, make, model, and engine configuration before ordering. The fitment notes should be reviewed carefully for each BMW and Mini application.

Quality Assurance

Mahle sealing products are used in OEM and professional repair environments, and the VS50954 is engineered as a replacement gasket for the listed applications. Part number VS50954 cross-references BMW and Mini OE numbers 11 12 8 618 519 for the same application.