Second Hand BMW i5 Timing Chain
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Choosing the right used BMW i5 timing chain
Used timing chains 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 i5 have a timing chain at all?
No — the BMW i5 (G60, launched 2023) is a fully electric vehicle, and none of its variants have an internal combustion engine of any kind. Without an engine, there is no timing chain, camshaft, or any of the associated components. If you are searching for a timing chain, you may be thinking of a different BMW model — perhaps a petrol or diesel 5 Series such as the G30 or F10 generation.
I thought my BMW i5 had an engine — could it have a timing chain fitted?
The i5 G60 is available only as a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in all UK variants, including the eDrive40, xDrive40, and M60 — none of these use a combustion engine, so none have a timing chain or any belt, chain, or valve train. The electric motors that drive the i5 have no such serviceable timing components. If your vehicle has an engine with a timing chain, it is almost certainly not an i5 — a VIN or V5 check will confirm your exact model.
Could an i5 timing chain from a 2023 fit a 2024 car?
The BMW i5 does not exist in any combustion-engine form, so there is no timing chain to interchange between any model years — this question does not apply to this vehicle. If you have a petrol or diesel 5 Series (for example a 530i or 520d on the G30 platform), that is a different model entirely and timing chain fitment would depend on the engine code shown on your V5. Please search for the correct model to get accurate fitment guidance.
Does the trim level — for example eDrive40 versus M60 — make any difference to timing chain fitment on the i5?
Trim level makes no difference here, because no trim level of the BMW i5 G60 has a timing chain — all variants are fully electric. The distinction between eDrive40, xDrive40, and M60 relates to motor output and drivetrain layout, not to any combustion engine components. If you are sourcing a timing chain for a different 5 Series variant, engine code is the key detail to supply to a breaker, not the trim badge.
What should I search for instead if I need engine timing parts for my 5 Series?
If your 5 Series has a combustion engine, you will want to search under the correct generation — for example the F10 (2010–2017) or G30 (2017–2023) — and supply your engine code (found on the V5 or via a VIN check) to the breaker, as timing chain kits are matched to the engine code above anything else. A breaker will use that code to confirm which chain, tensioner, and guide set applies to your specific unit. The i5 badge is exclusive to the electric variant, so confirming your exact model first will save time.