BMW F07 F10 F11 520i 528i Stepped Front Mount Intercooler Upgrade – 2010
Upgrade your BMW 5 Series cooling with this BMW 520i intercooler / BMW 528i intercooler for F07, F10 and F11 models. This stepped front mount intercooler (FMIC) is engineered to deliver lower intake air temperatures, reduce heat soak and unlock consistent, repeatable performance on the road. If you’re searching for a F10 intercooler upgrade, F11 intercooler, F07 intercooler, or a high‑flow BMW 5 Series intercooler replacement, this is the proven solution.
Built around a high-efficiency tube and fin core paired with flowed cast end tanks, this BMW F10/F11/F07 intercooler provides excellent cooling performance without unnecessary weight. The stepped core design maximises frontal area behind the bumper for greater charge air cooling, helping your 520i or 528i maintain power pull after pull.
Proven cooling performance
Tested back-to-back on the road, both the standard intercooler and the MTC intercooler saw inlet temps into the intercooler at 74 degrees through three runs. Post-intercooler, into the engine, the standard unit measured 46 degrees, whereas the MTC intercooler consistently held temps in the high 20s across all three pulls. That drop in IAT translates to stronger, more consistent performance and reduced heat soak during spirited driving.
Key features and benefits
- Direct replacement BMW 520i intercooler / BMW 528i intercooler for F07, F10, F11 platforms
- Stepped front mount intercooler design for maximum cooling area
- High‑flow tube and fin core with flowed cast end tanks for efficient charge air cooling
- Massive competition core size: 500 mm x 254 mm x 110 mm
- 83% larger frontal area and 62% greater internal volume versus the standard intercooler
- Reduced intake air temperatures for consistent performance and reduced heat soak
- Uses standard OEM hoses and clips for an easy, clean install
Fitment
Designed for BMW F07, F10, F11 5 Series: 520i and 528i (2010). Ideal search terms: BMW F10 intercooler upgrade, F11 intercooler, F07 FMIC, BMW 520i FMIC, BMW 528i front mount intercooler, BMW 5 Series intercooler.
Installation
Direct replacement with standard hoses clipping straight in. Professional installation is recommended. Approximate fitting time is around 2 hours and some models may require minor plastic trimming.
Prefer a professional fit? Nforcd can install this intercooler at our Warwickshire workshop. Request a fitting quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
Trusted by enthusiasts
We’ve fitted and used this MTC intercooler ourselves at Nforcd, and customer feedback has been consistently excellent. Drivers report noticeably cooler IATs, stronger pull and dependable performance run after run.
Looking for the best BMW 520i 528i intercooler upgrade for your F07, F10 or F11? This stepped FMIC delivers the cooling, fitment and value enthusiasts want. Order with confidence from Nforcd.