FUN FACT: NOX faults can stay hidden until the very late stage.
NOX system functionality / vitality is imperative for these engines to run correctly!
Functional NOX allows DME to enable Stratified charge – a necessity for fuel trims creation.
Don’t listen to people that are telling you to just code it out! Don’t do that and think twice next time when they’ll be giving you any advices regarding this engine.(regardless how big of an experts they may be for the majority of “normal” engines, this one is special, like a child which needs special care its annoying and it costs money.)
You have basically two options (most reliable) when NOX asks for alimony:
- OEM CONTINENTAL/BMW
- BIMMERPROFS NOXem 129/130/402
Both have their pros & cons and more specific use case. Depends on the variables! Let’s dive in:
CONTINENTAL/BMW
OEM PART CODE: 11 78 7 587 129

BIMMERPROFS.com NOXem
