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BMW F10 5 Series buyer's guide
2011–2016 · 528i / xDrive, 535i / xDrive, 535d / xDrive, ActiveHybrid 5, 550i / xDrive, M5 (N52, N20, N55, N57, N63 V8, S63 V8)
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Models and engines by year
| Model | US model years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 528i / xDrive | 2011 | N52 |
| 528i / xDrive | 2012–2016 | N20 |
| 535i / xDrive | 2011–2016 | N55 |
| 535d / xDrive | 2014–2016 | N57 diesel |
| ActiveHybrid 5 | 2012–2016 | N55 hybrid |
| 550i / xDrive | 2011–2016 | N63 V8 |
| M5 | 2013–2016 | S63 V8 |
US-market models. Chassis codes: F10. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Model-year changes
| Model year | What changed |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Launch: 528i (N52), 535i (N55), 550i (N63 V8).23 |
| 2012 | The 528i switches to the 2.0 L turbo four (N20).24,23 |
| 2014 (LCI) | Facelift from July 2013. Revised grille, intakes and rear styling, and turn signals in the mirrors. iDrive 4.2 with a touchpad controller becomes standard on navigation cars. The 550i gets the updated N63TU V8 (445 hp). The 535d diesel (with xDrive available) is added.25,23 |
US model years unless noted. "LCI" (Life Cycle Impulse) is BMW's name for a mid-cycle facelift.
Known problems and when they show up
Mileages are what the cited shops, specialists and owner forums report. They are typical ranges, not predictions for any one car.
N52 engine
528i / xDrive (2011) · N52 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric water pump and thermostat | about 60,000–100,000 miles | Overheating and limp mode. Replace the thermostat at the same time.1,2,3 | N52 / N54 / N55 electric water pump + thermostat |
| VANOS solenoids | about 70,000–130,000 miles | Rough cold idle, loss of power and codes 2A82/2A87.1,2 | VANOS solenoids (intake / exhaust) |
| Hydraulic lifter tick | usually 50,000 miles and up; 2008 and earlier | A tick on cold starts. It is annoying rather than harmful. BMW changed the lifters and head in December 2008, which fixed it.1 | No price yet |
| Valve cover and oil filter housing gasket leaks | about 60,000–100,000 miles | Oil smell and residue on top of the engine. A leaking oil filter housing can soak the belt.2,1 | No price yet |
N20 engine
528i / xDrive (2012–2016) · N20 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timing chain guides and oil pump drive chain | any mileage; BMW warranty extension is 7 years/70,000 miles | A whine from the front of the engine that rises with rpm, or a cold-start rattle. A broken guide can destroy the engine. BMW revised the chain parts from January 2015 production. Its warranty extension (SIB 11 03 17) covers listed 2012–2015 N20/N26 cars built up to mid-2015, for 7 years/70,000 miles from in-service. A class-action settlement (SIB 11 02 21) covers cars built through February 2015.4,5,6,7 | N20 timing chain replacement Owners paid: indie shop $2,375–$2,832 · dealer $3,550–$5,000 |
| Oil leaks and electric water pump | not tied to a mileage in our sources | Valve cover, oil filter housing gasket leaks and electric water pump failures also come up on higher-mileage N20s. | No price yet |
N55 engine
535i / xDrive (2011–2016), ActiveHybrid 5 (2012–2016) · N55 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve cover and gasket leak | about 60,000–100,000 miles | Burning-oil smell and oil on the spark plug wells. The plastic cover can also crack, so it is often replaced together with the gasket.8,9,10 | N55 valve cover / valve cover gasket (PCV) Owners paid: indie shop $930–$1,625 · dealer $1,450–$2,076 |
| Oil filter housing gasket leak | about 50,000–130,000 miles | Oil drips onto the belt and tensioner. Fix it before the belt is damaged.8,9,10,11 | N55 oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) Owners paid: indie shop $648–$763 |
| Electric water pump and thermostat | usually before 100,000 miles; reported failures range from about 30,000 to over 120,000 | Fails suddenly, often with no warning, then overheats.8,9,10 | N52 / N54 / N55 electric water pump + thermostat |
| Plastic charge pipe | can crack at any age, even at stock boost; about 40,000–90,000 miles (60,000–150,000 km) per EngineScope | Sudden loss of boost and a whoosh under load.8,10 | N55 charge pipe (intercooler to throttle) replacement |
| Oil pan gasket | usually past 100,000 miles | Expensive labor because the subframe must be lowered.8 | N55 oil pan gasket Owners paid: indie shop $1,588–$1,900 |
| VANOS solenoids | around 120,000 miles | Rough idle and cam timing faults.8 | VANOS solenoids (intake / exhaust) |
N57 engine
535d / xDrive (2014–2016) · N57 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGR cooler and valve, intake carbon, DPF | age and driving pattern | Short trips clog the DPF. Check the VIN for any open EGR-cooler recall.12,13 | No price yet |
| Timing chain | less common than on the N47 | Listen for rattle on a cold start.13 | No price yet |
| EGR cooler coolant leaks (recalls 18V-755 and 21V-907) | not tied to a mileage in our sources | Coolant leaking from the EGR cooler can mix with soot deposits; BMW recalled US 535d and X5 xDrive35d models to replace the cooler and later extended coverage on N47/N57 EGR coolers.14,15,16 | No price yet |
| Diesel emissions parts (DEF, NOx sensors, particulate filter) | not tied to a mileage in our sources | DEF (AdBlue) system, NOx sensor and particulate filter faults are the other common diesel repairs. | No price yet |
N63 engine
550i / xDrive (2011–2016) · N63 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil consumption and valve stem seals | usually a higher-mileage problem; mostly the original N63 | Blue smoke on start-up or overrun, high oil use, oil-fouled plugs. BMW published a dedicated procedure and tool for N63TU/S63TU valve seals (SI B11 01 17).17 | N63 valve stem seals (oil burning / blue smoke) |
| N63 Customer Care Package items | any mileage; 2009–2014 cars | BMW's Customer Care Package (SIB 11 06 14) checks and replaces, as needed: air mass sensors, piezo injectors, vacuum pump, low-pressure fuel sensor and line, turbo intake seals and crankcase vent hoses. It lists F01/F02/F04/F07 to 6/2012, F10 to 7/2013, F12/F13 to 7/2012, E70 to 6/2013, E71 to 6/2014 and E72. Ask a dealer whether the VIN has had it.18 | No price yet |
| Turbo coolant lines, valve cover gaskets and timing chain | commonly 70,000+ miles | The heat of the "hot vee" layout ages rubber and plastic parts. The N63TU (from mid-2012 to 2013, by model) revised the timing chain, VANOS, crankcase ventilation and cooling.19,18 | N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V) Owners paid: dealer $2,000–$3,202 |
S63 engine
M5 (2013–2016) · S63 bulletins
| Problem | When it shows up | What to know | Repair prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil consumption and valve stem seals | mileage varies | Signs are smoke on start-up or hard acceleration and deceleration, plus oil-fouled plugs. BMW's bulletin requires a full oil-consumption test before replacing valve seals when high oil use is the only complaint.20 | No price yet |
| Spark plugs and ignition coils (wear items) | stock: plugs about 40,000–50,000 miles, coils about 50,000–70,000; much sooner when tuned | Misfires on a turbo V8 are often plugs or coils. Ask when they were last done.21 | No price yet |
| Version matters | — | BMWTuning says the updated S63TU (F10 M5 onward) has better reliability than the original S63 (E70 X5 M / E71 X6 M).21 | No price yet |
| Rod bearings, coils and injectors | not tied to a mileage in our sources | Rod bearing wear is discussed on early S63s; misfires from coils and injectors and turbo coolant leaks also show up.22 | No price yet |
Known F10 issues beyond the engine
Big wheels and run-flats. Carbuyer suggests avoiding the largest optional wheels: they hurt the ride, add noise and are prone to pothole damage and sidewall bulges.24
Recall and campaign history. Carbuyer stresses a full BMW service history and completed recall work. See the recall and warranty lists below.24
Warranty extensions and service campaigns 44
Warranty extensions (43)
- SIB 01 11 25 EGR valve warranty extension EGR valve warranty extension on BMW F01/F02/F10/F15 models (2014–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Sep 2026
- SIB 01 01 22 Oil consumption class-action settlement Oil consumption class-action settlement on BMW E60/F01/F02/F06 and other models (2009–2019); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Jan 2026
- SIB 01 10 18 EGR valve warranty extension EGR valve warranty extension on BMW F10/F15 models (2014); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Sep 2025
- SIB 01 05 20 EGR cooler warranty extension EGR cooler warranty extension on B46/B48/B47/B58/N20/N47/N55/N57/N63 engines (2014–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Aug 2025
- SIB 72 04 17 Seat warranty extension Seat warranty extension on BMW F90/G01/G02/G05 and other models (2016–2022); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jun 2025
- SIB 01 12 24 Power train warranty extension Power train warranty extension on N55/N63 engines (2012–2015); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Oct 2024
- SIB 32 02 23 Steering warranty extension Steering warranty extension on BMW G05/G06/G07/G11 and other models (2015–2024); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Jan 2024
- SIB 01 09 19 Fuel injectors warranty extension Fuel injectors warranty extension on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2009–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Nov 2023
- SIB 01 14 23 Crankcase vent valve (PCV) warranty extension Crankcase vent valve (PCV) warranty extension on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2016–2021); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Nov 2023
- SIB 01 14 18 Exhaust warranty extension Exhaust warranty extension on BMW E60/F07/F10/F15 models (2014–2016); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Jun 2022
- SIB 01 19 18 Component specific limited warranty extension Component specific limited warranty extension on BMW G20/E60/E90/E92 and other models (2009–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · May 2022
- SIB 01 02 22 Communication class-action settlement Communication class-action settlement on BMW E60/E82/F01/F02 and other models (2009–2019); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Feb 2022
- SIB 11 03 17 Timing chain warranty extension Timing chain warranty extension on BMW E84/E89/E92/E93 and other models (2011–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Oct 2021
- SIB 01 14 17 High-pressure fuel pump warranty extension High-pressure fuel pump warranty extension on BMW F01/F02/F10/F15 and other models (2014–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Sep 2021
- SIB 11 02 21 Electrical class-action settlement Electrical class-action settlement on BMW E84/E89/E92/E93 and other models (2012–2018); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Sep 2021
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Service campaigns (1)
- SIB 11 06 14 Engine service campaign Engine service campaign on N63 engines (2008–2015); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service campaign · Mar 2025
Filed by BMW with NHTSA. Extensions usually follow the car to later owners and can reimburse earlier repairs; a BMW dealer can confirm by VIN.
NHTSA safety recalls 19
- Recall 24V608: water pump, plug connector 228I, 328I, 428I, 528I, X1, X3, X4, X5, Z4, 2012–2018. BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 201
- Recall 24V527: driver's front air bag 320I, 328D, 328I, 335I, 428I, 435I, 528I, 535D, 535I, 550I, 640I, 650I, ACTIVE HYBRID 5, X3, X5, 2013–2015. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models.
- Recall 21V907: fuel system, diesel 328D, 535D, 740LD, X3, X5, 2014–2018. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
- Recall 21V586: high-pressure fuel pump 328D, 535D, 740LD, X3, X5, 2014–2018. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
- Recall 18V755: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve) 328D, 535D, 740LD, X3, X5, 2014–2018. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot.
- Recall 18V248: engine 550I, 550I GRAN TURISMO, 650I, 750I, 750LI, 760LI, ACTIVE HYBRID 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, X6 M, 2008–2012. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- Recall 17V683: crankcase (PCV) 128I, 328I, 525I, 528I, 530I, X3, X5, Z4, 2007–2011. 0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles.
- Recall 17V067: constant velocity joint 1 SERIES M, 135I, 335D, 335I, 535I, 535I GRAN TURISMO, 550I GRAN TURISMO, 740I, 740LI, Z4, 2011–2012. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
- Recall 16V914: air bags 430I, 440I, 528I, 535D, 535I, 550I, 640I, 650I, I3, I8, M4, M5, M6, X1 SAV, 2016–2017. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Recall 16V832: sensor/control module-inactive 528I, 535I, 550I, 2011. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit.
- Recall 16V747: retractor 528I, X1, 2016–2017. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed.
- Recall 16V746: fuel pump 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 528I, 535I, 535I ACTIVEHYBRID, 550I, 640I, 650I, X5, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, 2007–2012. 0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDri
Showing the 12 newest of 19.
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Test drive and inspection checklist
- Run the VIN for open recalls. Open safety recalls are free at any BMW dealer. Check on NHTSA's site or our recall page before you buy.26
- Scan for stored fault codes with a BMW-capable tool. A generic OBD reader misses most BMW modules. Specialist guides recommend a BMW-level scan (ISTA or similar) to catch faults that have been cleared from the dash but still stored.27,28
- Start it from cold. Ask the seller not to warm the car up first. Chain rattle, VANOS rattle, lifter tick and rough idle show most clearly in the first seconds after a cold start.27,29,30
- Ask a BMW dealer about warranty extensions and campaigns. Several BMW warranty extensions follow the car, not the owner, and some reimburse earlier repairs. A dealer can check the VIN. The list for this chassis is below.
- Get a pre-purchase inspection from a BMW specialist. A few hundred dollars for an independent BMW specialist is the usual advice, especially for M cars and high-mileage turbo engines.31,27
- 550i: Customer Care Package and oil use. Pre-LCI 550i cars (built to 7/2013) are covered by BMW's N63 Customer Care Package. Ask a dealer whether it has been done, and ask about oil consumption.18
- 528i (N20): timing chain. Listen for chain whine or rattle from cold, and ask about the N20 chain warranty extension.32
Engine items to listen and look for are in the known problems section.
Service-history red flags
- Oil changes only at the long computer interval. Several guides advise changing oil more often than the onboard service indicator (CBS) suggests, especially with lots of city driving.30,33
- Gaps in the records around known failure mileages. If the engine section below lists a job that usually comes due at the car's mileage, ask for the invoice. A missing record isn't proof it wasn't done, but it is a negotiating point.
- Tuned or "deleted" cars. Tunes, emissions deletes and removed parts complicate warranty claims and inspections and raise wear on turbo cars. Ask, and look for aftermarket intakes, downpipes and charge pipes.
- N52: ask for records of Electric water pump and thermostat; VANOS solenoids; Hydraulic lifter tick; Valve cover and oil filter housing gasket leaks.
- N20: ask for records of Timing chain guides and oil pump drive chain; Oil leaks and electric water pump.
- N55: ask for records of Valve cover and gasket leak; Oil filter housing gasket leak; Electric water pump and thermostat; Plastic charge pipe; Oil pan gasket; VANOS solenoids.
- N57: ask for records of EGR cooler and valve, intake carbon, DPF; Timing chain; EGR cooler coolant leaks (recalls 18V-755 and 21V-907); Diesel emissions parts (DEF, NOx sensors, particulate filter).
- N63: ask for records of Oil consumption and valve stem seals; N63 Customer Care Package items; Turbo coolant lines, valve cover gaskets and timing chain.
- S63: ask for records of Oil consumption and valve stem seals; Spark plugs and ignition coils (wear items); Version matters; Rod bearings, coils and injectors.
Which F10 to look for
Engine choice. Lower-risk choices are the 535i (N55) or a 2014+ car. The pre-LCI 550i carries the most N63 baggage, which is why BMW created the Customer Care Package for those cars.18,25
These are the views of the cited reviewers and specialists, not a ranking of our own.
F10 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 240 hp (528i) to 560 hp (M5), with 0-60 mph as quick as 4.2 s.
A manual gearbox was offered in model years 2011–2016 (EPA listings). Full F10 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Factory paint and option codes
Paint colors BMW of North America listed for the F10 in the ordering and pricing guides we read:
| Code | Color | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Alpine White | 2016 |
| 416 | Carbon Black Metallic | 2016 |
| 475 | Black Sapphire Metallic | 2016 |
| 668 | Jet Black | 2016 |
| A52 | Space Gray Metallic | 2016 |
| A72 | Cashmere Silver Metallic | 2016 |
| A83 | Glacier Silver Metallic | 2016 |
| A89 | Imperial Blue Metallic | 2016 |
| A90 | Dark Graphite Metallic | 2016 |
| A96 | Mineral White Metallic | 2016 |
| B39 | Mineral Grey Metallic | 2016 |
| B65 | Jatoba Brown Metallic | 2016 |
| C10 | Mediterranean Blue Metallic | 2016 |
| S34 | Azurite Black Metallic | 2016 |
| X02 | Citrin Black Metallic | 2016 |
| X04 | Moonstone Metallic | 2016 |
| X08 | Champagne Quartz Metallic | 2016 |
| X10 | Tanzanite Blue Metallic | 2016 |
| X11 | Frozen Bronze Metallic | 2016 |
82 option codes are listed for the F10 in the same guides. Search them.
Only model years covered by the guides we could obtain are shown.
Coding
The coding apps' own lists show 158 settings that owners can change on the F10 with a phone and an OBD adapter, in areas such as Seat heating/cooling, Convenient opening/closing, Display options iDrive system, Audio, Headlight cleaning, Display options instrument cluster. 138 come from BimmerCode's list and 20 more appear only in Carly's list.
Ownership costs
Routine maintenance: oil service prices by engine size, published BMW Value Service prices (brakes, spark plugs) from 16 US dealers, and the F10 maintenance schedule. Most F10 models: 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder $119.99 tier; 550i V8 $149.99; M5 and diesel "Other".
Repairs we price that apply to the F10
| Repair and owner-reported prices |
|---|
| N20 timing chain replacement Owners paid: indie shop $2,375–$2,832 · dealer $3,550–$5,000 |
| N55 oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) Owners paid: indie shop $648–$763 |
| N55 valve cover / valve cover gasket (PCV) Owners paid: indie shop $930–$1,625 · dealer $1,450–$2,076 |
| N52 / N54 / N55 electric water pump + thermostat |
| N55 oil pan gasket Owners paid: indie shop $1,588–$1,900 |
| VANOS solenoids (intake / exhaust) |
| N55 ignition coils (all six) |
| N55 charge pipe (intercooler to throttle) replacement |
| N63 valve stem seals (oil burning / blue smoke) |
| N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V) Owners paid: dealer $2,000–$3,202 |
| N63 valve cover gaskets (both banks) |
| ZF 8-speed automatic transmission fluid and pan/filter service |
"Owners paid" is the middle 50% of sourced owner prices across chassis with the same engine. Each job page reprices for your ZIP.
By model year
| Year | Models and engines | NHTSA recalls | Warranty extensions | Repairs we price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 528i / xDrive N52 535i / xDrive N55 550i / xDrive N63 V8 | 6 | 19 | 11 Priciest: N63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V), owners paid up to $3,202 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2012 | 528i / xDrive N20 535i / xDrive N55 ActiveHybrid 5 N55 hybrid 550i / xDrive N63 V8 | 7 | 24 | 12 Priciest: N20 timing chain replacement, owners paid up to $5,000 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2013 | 528i / xDrive N20 535i / xDrive N55 ActiveHybrid 5 N55 hybrid 550i / xDrive N63 V8 M5 S63 V8 | 6 | 29 | 12 Priciest: N20 timing chain replacement, owners paid up to $5,000 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2014 | 528i / xDrive N20 535i / xDrive N55 535d / xDrive N57 diesel ActiveHybrid 5 N55 hybrid 550i / xDrive N63 V8 M5 S63 V8 | 8 | 30 | 12 Priciest: N20 timing chain replacement, owners paid up to $5,000 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2015 | 528i / xDrive N20 535i / xDrive N55 535d / xDrive N57 diesel ActiveHybrid 5 N55 hybrid 550i / xDrive N63 V8 M5 S63 V8 | 6 | 27 | 12 Priciest: N20 timing chain replacement, owners paid up to $5,000 (dealer, middle 50%) |
| 2016 | 528i / xDrive N20 535i / xDrive N55 535d / xDrive N57 diesel ActiveHybrid 5 N55 hybrid 550i / xDrive N63 V8 M5 S63 V8 | 7 | 25 | 12 Priciest: N20 timing chain replacement, owners paid up to $5,000 (dealer, middle 50%) |
Recalls and warranty extensions are counted when their published model-year range includes that year. Each one may cover only some cars, so check by VIN. Repairs counted are the ones whose engine was offered that year.
Production
| What | Units | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sixth-generation 5 Series (F10/F11/F07/F18) sold | more than 2 million | BMW UK media information |
| 5 Series Touring (F11, not sold in the US) sold as reported by BimmerToday | 334,642 | BimmerToday |
| M5, total built 6,281 European LHD, 5,164 RHD and 8,088 North American cars | 19,533 | BMW M Registry |
| M5 with manual gearbox (North America only) | 577 | BMW M Registry |
| 30 Jahre M5 edition | 300 | BMW Middle East |
Figures are copied as each source publishes them (retrieved October 18, 2026). "Sold" figures are BMW's reported sales, not production counts. Where we add numbers up, they come from one source. We leave out anything that hasn't been published.
Sources
- BMWTuning: 7 most common N52 problems
- Euro Premium Parts: N52 engine guide
- AmpAuto: N52 problems
- BMW SIB 11 03 17 (rev. 7): N20/N26 timing chain warranty extension, via NHTSA
- BMW SIB 11 02 21: N20/N26 class action settlement (Gelis v. BMW)
- RightFootDown: BMW redesigns N20 timing chain parts (01/2015)
- Bimmerpost X3 forum: build date for revised N20 chain
- BMWTuning: N55 FAQ
- BMWTuning: 5 most common N55 problems
- EngineScope: N55 reliability
- r/F30: how long has your N55 lasted?
- DC Remapping: N57 common faults
- Carsniffer: N47/N57 family
- NHTSA recall 18V-755 report
- NHTSA recall 21V-907 report
- BMW SIB 01 05 20: N47/N57 EGR cooler extension (NHTSA)
- BMW SI B11 01 17: N63TU/S63TU valve seal replacement, via NHTSA
- BMW SIB 11 06 14: N63 Customer Care Package, via NHTSA
- BMWTuning: N63 vs N63TU vs TU2 vs TU3
- BMW SIB: N63 and S63 engine valve seal replacement (2018), via NHTSA
- BMWTuning: S63 FAQ (maintenance, problems)
- BMW Tuning: S63 M5 and M6 engine problems
- Wikipedia: BMW 5 Series (F10)
- Carbuyer: used BMW 5 Series buying guide 2010–2016
- BMW USA PressClub: 2014 model year changes
- NHTSA recall lookup by VIN
- The Stable: E92 M3 buyer's guide
- Euro Premium Parts: E60 M5 reliability guide
- carsales: buying a used F30 3 Series (2015–20)
- carsales: buying a used E90 3 Series
- Road & Track: E46 M3 buyer's guide
- BMW SIB: N20/N26 timing chain limited warranty extension to 7 yr/70,000 mi, via NHTSA
- Drive-My: E60 5 Series buying guide (six-cylinder petrol)
Retrieved 2026-10-18. Bulletins and recalls come from NHTSA filings; owner prices come from the public posts linked on each job page.