BMW 5 Series Washer Motor Replacement Parts

The E60 is the fifth-generation 5 Series (2003–2010, with a facelift around 2007), while the F10 is the sixth generation (2010–2017, facelift 2013), and these use different body structures and washer system designs, so the motors are very unlikely to be interchangeable. Because this question crosses a generation boundary, confirm fitment with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.

Yes, generation matters more than the exact year — the E39 (1995–2003), E60 (2003–2010), F10 (2010–2017), and G30 (2017–present) each have different washer pump and motor designs. Within a generation, earlier and later cars are more likely to share the part, but a facelift can sometimes introduce changes, so always confirm with the breaker using your registration.

Yes, this is one of the most important things to get right — front and rear washer motors are different parts with different connectors and flow rates, so make sure you tell the breaker clearly which one you need. On 5 Series Touring (estate) models the rear washer motor is mounted in the tailgate area, while saloon variants typically do not have a rear washer motor at all, so confirm your body style with the breaker too.

Trim level does not affect washer motor fitment — the pump and motor assembly is the same across SE, ES, M Sport, and xDrive variants within a given generation. You may find cosmetic differences in how washer jets are styled or positioned depending on trim, but the motor itself is interchangeable within the same generation and body style.

Both years fall within the F10 generation (2010–2017), though the 2013 facelift introduced some updates, so there is a reasonable chance the motor is compatible but it is not guaranteed across the facelift boundary. Confirm against your exact registration with the breaker before purchasing, as connector types or pump specifications can occasionally differ between pre- and post-facelift cars.

BMW does sometimes share components across models within the same generation era, and it is worth asking a breaker whether a motor from a same-era 3 Series or 7 Series will physically fit, as the pumps can be similar. However, this is not something to assume without checking — ask the breaker to cross-reference the part number against your registration before buying.