It's a good clue to know that air intake and air / fuel mixture is what's causing your no start issue. However, it doesn't mean that replacing the valve is your answer.
It means that testing is required to find out why the valve is in the position it is in before you unplug it.
Hands on testing is needed, with use of BMW compatible diagnostic tool.
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