Spark plug NGK or OEM BMW

I've been running the oem ngk's with the is38 and have never had an issue. They are gapped a little tighter per APR's recommendation but that's about it.

Ended up getting NGK.

I did the plugs around the same mileage in my 2014 CX-5 (2.5 liter), last April at 65,000 miles. Used the comparable NGK Laser Iridium plugs. Mine had some carbon buildup but all in all, they probably could have went longer.

I use the NGK 1675 and have and factory black coils and haven't had an issue. I have had issues with with other brands.

NKGs are the exact same plug just different label and cheaper, and are much better than the stock plugs.

On NGK s website it says laser iridium (the oem ones) are good for 100k miles.

So far, the OP is on to something. I’m using these plugs and that are great. Next I’m going to try the NGK ZFR6T-11G Copper Nickel. These are OEM for later 2.5 motors. I have early 2.5. I’m curious how these slightly bottler plugs will run and especially since I run premium at all times. I’ll report back. But good find OP. These work great.

The 94553 Iridiums... the tip will last longer, but the gap will widen quicker as the ground electrode does not have a platinum disc on it like the Laser Platinums, so, the Laser Platinums will last longer.

NGK and Bosch are the same ones as the Genuine BMW ones. The latter are just rebranded and marked up.

Subaru's like NGK (OEM) spark plugs and O2 sensors, respectively. They run poorly and will even throw codes if other parts are used.