MPA Electrical 15479 Alternator

Remanufactured Alternator for BMW and Land Rover

MPA Electrical Part Number 15479 is a remanufactured alternator built for charging-system service on select BMW and Land Rover applications. It is specified at 150 amps, 12 volts, with an internal regulator and a 7-groove serpentine pulley for direct replacement use on listed vehicles.

This remanufactured line from MPA Electrical focuses on restoring alternator function for vehicles that need stable charging output and OE-style fitment. Part number 15479 is built with Bosch manufacturer specification details, clockwise rotation, and liquid-cooled fan design.

Key Features

• 150 amp output for charging-system demand
• 12-volt electrical system application
• Internal regulator for integrated voltage control
• 7-groove serpentine pulley
• Clockwise rotation
• Liquid-cooled fan design
• Manufacturer specification: Bosch
• Remanufactured electrical component

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 15479 is a remanufactured alternator for BMW X5, BMW 540i, BMW 740i, BMW 740iL, BMW 750iL, and Land Rover Range Rover applications listed below. The 150 amp rating supports vehicles with higher electrical demand, while the internal regulator helps maintain charging output within the vehicle’s charging system. The 7-groove serpentine pulley and clockwise rotation match the listed OE-style configuration for proper belt drive operation. This part number 15479 is also cross-referenced to BBB Industries 13815 for the same application.

Compatible With: 2000-2004 BMW X5, 1999-2003 BMW 540i, 1999-2001 BMW 740i, 1999-2001 BMW 740iL, 1999-2000 BMW 750iL, and 2003-2005 Land Rover Range Rover.

Common Charging Issues It May Address

• Low battery charge caused by alternator output loss
• Battery warning light related to charging-system faults
• Dim lights or electrical instability at idle
• Voltage irregularities from a failing internal regulator
• Charging problems tied to worn pulley or bearing operation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify pulley groove count, rotation direction, voltage rating, and cooling style before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s charging-system layout matches the listed Bosch-spec configuration and compare the original unit to MPA Electrical 15479 before removal. After installation, check belt alignment, battery condition, and charging voltage at idle and under load.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured components are rebuilt for replacement use in electrical and charging-system service. This alternator is identified by part number 15479 and is cataloged with OE-style specifications for the listed BMW and Land Rover applications.