BMW 5 Series Wheel Trims Replacement Parts

Wheel trims (plastic hub caps) are only found on base-specification 5 Series cars fitted with steel wheels, which were typically offered on entry-level SE variants — most 5 Series sold in the UK came with alloy wheels as standard from the factory. If your car has steel wheels, it will have trims; if it has alloys, it never had trims and you'll be looking for alloy wheels or centre caps instead. Check your current wheels before ordering to confirm which type you need.

The E60 (2003–2010) and F10 (2010–2017) are different generations with different steel wheel bolt patterns and rim diameters, so trims are not straightforwardly interchangeable across that boundary. Wheel trim fitment depends on the specific rim diameter and retaining clip design used on your generation, so confirm the exact rim size on your car and check with the breaker that the trim they have matches before buying.

Trim level does not affect whether wheel trims physically fit, as fitment is determined by the steel wheel rim diameter and the trim's retaining design rather than the trim level of the donor car. That said, you may find cosmetic differences between trims sourced from different specification cars, so bear that in mind if appearance matters to you. Confirm the rim size matches your own wheels with the breaker.

The F10 ran from 2010 to 2017 with a facelift in 2013, but the facelift did not change the steel wheel or trim specification, so trims from within the same F10 generation should generally share the same fitment. Confirm the rim diameter is identical on both cars, as this is what governs whether a trim clips on correctly, and check with the breaker that the part matches your registration to be sure.

Engine size does not affect wheel trim fitment — trims are matched to the steel wheel rim diameter and retaining design, not to the engine or drivetrain. A trim from a 520d and one from a 530d of the same generation should be identical in fitment terms, provided both cars had steel wheels. Confirm the rim diameter with the breaker against your specific car's registration.

The E39 (1995–2003) and E60 (2003–2010) are separate generations and the steel wheel rim diameters and trim retaining designs differ between them, making cross-generation fitment unreliable. You should source trims from the same generation as your car, and confirm the exact rim size and trim diameter with the breaker before purchasing to avoid a wasted trip.