yep, BMW's do it that way as I am sure others do to...
E39 5 Series - 525i, 528i, 530i, 540i (1997-2003)
E60 5 Series - 525i, 530d, 530i, 545i, 550i (2004-2006)
E63 6 Series - 645Ci, 650Ci Coupe (2004-2006)
E64 6 Series - 645Ci, 650Ci Convertible (2004-2006)
X3 2.5, 3.0 (2004-2006)
X5 3.0i (1999-2006)
Z3 2.5i, 3.0i (1999-2002)
Z4 2.5i, 3.0i (2003-2006)
Z8 (1999-2003)
E46 M3 (Late 2002, all 2003-2006)
E46 3-Series (1999-2005) 320i, 325i, 330i
E90 3-Series (2005-2006) 325i, 330i
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