BMW X5 X6 F15 F16 E70 E71 Front Left Right Wheel bearing HUB N/O/S

BMW X5 X6 F15 F16 E70 E71 Front Left Right Wheel bearing HUB N/O/S is an original component from the Wheel bearings, hubs and bushings group, designed for installation on the front axle of BMW vehicles. It ensures stable wheel guidance, proper load transfer, and precise interaction with the suspension and braking systems. Thanks to its factory OEM design, it is a solution technically matched to the specifics of the F15, F16, E70, and E71 platforms.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6867808
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6867808
• Substitutable numbers: 31226867808, 6867808, 31206795959 31206779735 31206773207, 6795959 6779735 6773207, 41517211424, 7211424, PK
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Category: Wheel Bearings, Hubs & Seals

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented hub with bearing is intended for installation on the front axle, on both the left and right sides. This solution facilitates part selection during service – one type of component can serve both sides of the vehicle, which is beneficial when replacing in pairs. The element works with the factory BMW suspension and braking system, maintaining proper geometry and operating characteristics.

Technical and functional characteristics

The hub integrated with the bearing is responsible for:

• guiding and supporting the wheel relative to the steering knuckle,
• transferring radial and axial loads from the road to the suspension,
• stable interaction with the brake disc and brake system components,
• maintaining the proper rigidity of the connection between the wheel and the suspension.

The original BMW design helps maintain the factory operating parameters of the chassis, which translates into predictable handling, correct operation of safety systems, and even tire wear.

Benefits of using an original BMW hub

Using such a component in a BMW vehicle brings a number of practical advantages:

• Precise fit – a component designed for a specific platform, with no modifications required.
• Consistency with the chassis – maintaining factory suspension geometry and handling characteristics.
• Optimal interaction with brakes – correct seating of the brake disc and even operation of the brake pads.
• Possibility of replacement on one or both sides of the axle, depending on the condition of other elements.

This solution is particularly recommended for symptoms such as noise increasing with speed, wheel play, or uneven tire wear resulting from bearing operation.

Part condition and use in service practice

The offered hub with bearing is a used part, sourced from a dismantled BMW vehicle. Such components are frequently chosen by professional workshops and informed users who are looking for factory solutions within a reasonable budget. In many cases, an original used component provides better parameter repeatability than low-budget replacements.

If you want to better understand how to safely use the second-hand parts market and what to look for when purchasing, it is worth reading the article Used car parts: Myths and facts you need to know, which dispels the most common doubts related to such products.

Expanding service within the BMW chassis system

When replacing the hub with a bearing on the front axle, it is worth considering checking other chassis and suspension elements, such as control arms, ball joints, bushings, or other hubs. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the chassis area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hubs, bearings, or bushings, check the available parts in the BMW wheel bearings, hubs and bushings category.