Second Hand BMW 5 Series Rear Panel

No — the E60 (2003–2010) and F10 (2010–2017) are completely different generations with entirely different body pressings, so their rear panels will not interchange. These are distinct platforms and the panels are not compatible regardless of body style. Always confirm the exact generation against your registration with the breaker before ordering.

Both years fall within the F10 generation (2010–2017), which received a facelift in 2013, so you are potentially crossing a mid-generation pressing change. The generation and saloon body style are the same, which is the right starting point, but whether the pre- and post-facelift rear panels are identical pressings is something you must confirm with the breaker against both registrations before buying.

Yes, body style is the single most important factor for a rear panel — the saloon (F10/G30) and estate Touring (F11/G31) have completely different rear-end pressings and panels will not cross over between them. Always tell your breaker exactly which body style you have, as the platform code alone is not enough. Confirm your body style against your registration before requesting a quote.

Trim level — whether SE, M Sport, or any other — does not affect rear panel fitment on the BMW 5 Series, as the structural pressing is the same across the range for a given generation and body style. However, you may find cosmetic differences such as paint finish or any dealer-applied trim detailing, so factor that in when assessing a used panel's condition. Fitment depends on generation and body style, not trim.

The G30 saloon and G31 Touring ran from 2017 onwards, and for the most part panels within the same body style share the same pressings across the generation. However, mid-generation pressing changes can occur and are not always well-documented, so if you are sourcing a panel from a noticeably different year within the G30 range, confirm compatibility with the breaker against your specific registration to be sure.

Whether the same-generation 5 Series sold under a different regional name or specification uses an identical rear panel is not something that can be stated with certainty, and differences in pressings between market variants do sometimes exist. Route this question directly to your breaker and ask them to cross-reference both registrations or chassis numbers before committing to a purchase. Never assume interchangeability based on generation alone when market variants are involved.