Used BMW 5 Series Camshaft
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Choosing the right used BMW 5 Series camshaft
Used camshafts vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does a BMW 5 Series camshaft from a 2010 car fit a 2014 car?
This depends heavily on the engine code rather than the year alone. The F10 5 Series ran from 2010 to 2017 with a facelift in 2013, and while many engines carried across that facelift, ancillary and internal specification changes mean you should confirm directly with the breaker against your exact registration and engine code before buying.
Will a camshaft from an E60 5 Series fit my F10 5 Series?
Almost certainly not — the E60 (2003–2010) and F10 (2010–2017) are entirely different generations with different engine families, so their camshafts are not interchangeable. The engine code, which you can find on your V5 or via a VIN check, is the detail that matters most here, and you should supply it to the breaker so they can match the correct part.
Does the trim level affect which camshaft I need — for example, does an SE need a different one to an M Sport?
No — trim levels like SE, Sport, M Sport, and Luxury on the 5 Series are cosmetic and equipment-based distinctions that have no bearing on the camshaft. What matters is the engine code, since a 520d and a 530d of the same year and trim will have completely different camshafts despite wearing similar badges.
Is the camshaft the same on a petrol 5 Series as on a diesel 5 Series?
No, petrol and diesel engines are mechanically distinct and their camshafts are not interchangeable. Always confirm your fuel type and, more precisely, your engine code with the breaker to ensure you receive the correct part.
Do I need a different camshaft for an automatic 5 Series compared to a manual?
Gearbox type does not affect the camshaft — it is purely an engine internal component, so a manual and automatic car sharing the same engine code will use the same camshaft. Focus on supplying your engine code to the breaker rather than your gearbox type.
Does the BMW 5 Series actually have a camshaft, or is it only on certain engine types?
All BMW 5 Series variants — whether petrol or diesel, and across all generations including the E60 (2003–2010), F10 (2010–2017), and G30 (2017–present) — use internal combustion engines that have camshafts, so this is a genuine part for this model. Many 5 Series engines also feature variable camshaft timing systems such as BMW's VANOS, which can add complexity to sourcing a replacement, so giving the breaker your engine code is essential to getting the right unit.