EURORELIC

12 14 1 438 081 –Camshaft position sensor

Supersededchecked 2026-10-08source: bmwpartsdeal.commarket: US+EU

BMW part number 12 14 1 438 081 (12141438081) is the Camshaft position sensor, an electrical part catalogued for the E46 (320Ci, 320i, 325Ci), E36/7 (Z3 2.2i, Z3 2.5i, Z3 3.0i), E39 (520i, 525i, 530i), E60 (520i, 525i, 530i), E85 (Z4 2.2i, Z4 2.5i, Z4 3.0i), E53 (X5 3.0i) and 2 more chassis. As of our last check (2026-10-08, bmwpartsdeal.com), it has been superseded by 12147539165. Interchange records list it on E38, E83, E66 as well. 4 aftermarket options below.

  1. 1 New from BMW
    Order the replacement number 12147539165
  2. 2 Aftermarket new
    4 options (quality, budget)
  3. 3 Used / NOS
    Search live listings on eBay US/DE.
  4. 4 Interchange
    Same BMW number listed on 3 other chassis
  5. 5 Kit / reman
    None recorded yet
  6. 6 Community fix
    No forum workaround recorded yet
  7. 7 DIY guide
    No guide yet
  8. 8 Paid hunt
    We search dealers, breakers and forums for you.

Buy new

Replaced by 12147539165. Order the newer number.

  • 🇺🇸 USSupersededbmwpartsdeal.com
  • 🇪🇺 EuropeSupersededsuccessor 12147539165: Leebmann24 (DE): "1-3 Working Days" €144.64 (our Leebmann24 lookup of 2026-09-28)leebmann24.com
View 12141438081 at bmwpartsdeal.comCross-reference 12141438081 on RealOEMCatalog diagram (bmwfans.info)

Aftermarket options (4)

OE-equivalent / quality (2)
Established aftermarket brands built to the original design.
Bremi 60139
Camshaft Position Sensor – Bremi
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Bremi 60139 at RockAuto · $28.79Search eBay for Bremi 60139 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Hella 009121641
Camshaft Position Sensor – 3-Pin Connector; w/ Seal; w/ Cable
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Hella 009121641 at RockAuto · $33.79View Hella 009121641 at FCP Euro · $45.33Search eBay for Hella 009121641 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Budget (2)
Lowest price. Fine for some jobs; quality and service life vary more.
URO Parts 12147539165
Camshaft Position Sensor – Includes O-Ring
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View URO Parts 12147539165 at RockAuto · $15.05Search eBay for URO Parts 12147539165 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Vemo V207204741
Camshaft Position Sensor – Plug (Connector): 3 Pins
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Vemo V207204741 at RockAuto · $30.79Search eBay for Vemo V207204741 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29

Each option links to the page that lists it as replacing this BMW number (price as listed on the check date). Tiers marked “brand class” are our classification of the brand, not a test of this part. Aftermarket parts are not BMW parts: quality varies and fitment is not guaranteed.

Where to buy

Every link opens 12141438081 at that seller: “View” = the part’s own page, “Look up” = the seller’s part-number page, “Search” = the seller’s search pre-filled with the number (successor 12147539165 where shown). You can order from either region.

United States

Europe (DE · UK · DK)

“Ships internationally” is shown only where we read it on the vendor’s own shipping page (checked 2026-09-28); otherwise check with the vendor. Import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility. Amazon links carry our Associates tag, so we may earn a commission; other seller links are not affiliate links today.

Supersession chain

12141438081→12147539165

Older numbers on the left, newest on the right. Numbers without a record open a lookup.

Used & NOS listings

Cross-model interchange (16)

Listed directly for E46 and E36/7 and E39 and E60 and E85 and E53 and E61 and E65 in our data (see Fits). Models below are other listings of the same number.

Via successor numberCatalog match (partial list)shared number 12147539165bmwfans.info

Same BMW part number, but the source list is truncated or market-specific. More models may apply.

E46
320Ci M52320i M52323Ci M52323i M52
E39
520i M52523i M52523i 2.4 M52528i M52
E36/7
Z3 2.0 M52Z3 2.5 M52Z3 2.8 M52
E38
728i M52728iL M52
E83
X3 2.5i M54X3 3.0i M54
E66
730Li M54

+13 more models not listed by the source.

Community fixes (0)

No forum workaround recorded yet. If you know a thread, the hunt team wants to hear about it.

Kits, reman & retrofits (0)

No kit or reman service recorded yet.

DIY

No DIY route recorded yet.

Repair guides & how-tos (0)

No repair write-up or video linked for this part yet.

Notes & sources

Successor 12147539165 listed at $156.37 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock).