Review on 🚗 Bosch Automotive 6001C HEPA Cabin Air Filter for Cadillac Escalade, EXT Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe GMC Sierra, Yukon XL Vehicles by Bill Dahl

I read a review here that said it didn't fit the Mini R53 (2002-2006) but according to the manufacturer it was correct so I bought it. I've bought a lot of Bosch replacement parts for my Mini in the past, so I trusted the name, and it's about 1/3 the OEM cost. When I opened the package I was immediately disappointed. The OEM filter has a flexible plastic frame that remains rigid when installed in the cabin. In this case, it takes a lot of fiddling to use it properly. (Ignore if drain.) This Bosch filter has a cardboard frame and is flexible straight out of the box. So not only does it look and feel cheap, but its lack of stiffness makes it a monumental pain to fit into an already compressible cabin air filter slot. Trick in the window to set the filter properly. In the end I won but now I understand why another review says it doesn't fit. It was a complete pain because he is so fragile. I wouldn't recommend this filter unless you're a punishment eater. As for filtering, it looks like it will get the job done. The filter paper had an appearance similar to OEM.TL;DR. It will fit any year's Mini R53, but it's a flimsy piece, not up to OEM quality, fit and finish, and will take a lot of fiddling to install properly.