[LEAKYSEALS951]

Not familiar with bmw- BUT- I'm voting real- all in.

The mechanic pulled it and realizing what a pia it was/ customer mentality included- see "parts guy thread" , so a meme in the making. He had the meme figured out before 3 hours in and 3 more hours before the engine was even pulled.
By the time the engine was out, not time to photoshop. He popped the pic and added the text.

jmho.

edit- I am concerned about the lack of BMW cladding and extra stuff over the front, but I'm going to assume dual turbo waterjacket intercoolers. My wife is cooking a steak right now . My limited bmw knowledge sense that looks like a legit transfer case for an bmw awd. now for dinner! yummm!!!!!