Used BMW 5 Series Rear Tailgate

The BMW 5 Series has run through distinct generations — the E39 (1996–2003), E60/E61 (2003–2010), F10/F11 (2010–2017), and G30/G31 (2017–2024) — and tailgates do not cross between these generations as the bodyshells are completely different. Within the same generation, fitment is more plausible, but pressing changes can occur mid-run without a formal facelift, so always confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.

The F11 estate ran from 2010 to 2017 with a facelift in 2013, and while the underlying platform is the same throughout, there can be panel differences between pre- and post-facelift cars — particularly around the light clusters and lower trim integration. You should treat the 2013 facelift as a boundary and confirm with the breaker whether the specific part from one side of that boundary will physically match your car before proceeding.

No: the saloon (E60, F10, G30 etc.) has a conventional boot lid, the Touring estate (E61, F11, G31 etc.) has a full tailgate with rear glass, and these are completely different pressings that will not interchange. Always source a tailgate specifically from a Touring estate matching your generation.

Trim level does not affect tailgate fitment on the BMW 5 Series Touring — the shell pressing is the same across SE, Sport, M Sport, and other grades within the same generation and body style. You may find cosmetic differences such as badging, parking sensor holes, or spoiler lips between trims, so check those details with the breaker to make sure the part matches your car's specification visually.

The G31 Touring ran from 2017 through to 2024, so a 2018 and a 2022 car are within the same generation — which is a good starting point. However, mid-generation pressing changes are possible and cannot be confirmed here, so check the part against your specific registration with the breaker to be sure before purchasing.

Tell the breaker your exact registration, as this identifies your generation, body style (saloon or Touring estate), and any mid-run specification changes that might affect the pressing. The engine and trim level you have make no difference to which tailgate fits, so there is no need to filter by those — focus entirely on generation and body style.