Second Hand BMW M5 Crankshaft
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Buying a used BMW M5 crankshaft: what matters
Fitment on a used crankshaft varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does a crankshaft from an E60 M5 (2005–2010) fit an F10 M5 (2011–2016)?
No – these generations use completely different engines: the E60 M5 uses the naturally aspirated S85 V10, while the F10 M5 uses the twin-turbocharged S63 V8, so the crankshafts are not interchangeable in any way. Always cross-reference the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check before ordering. Confirm exact compatibility with the breaker against your registration.
Will a crankshaft from a 2013 F10 M5 fit a 2015 F10 M5?
Both years sit within the F10 M5 generation (2011–2016) and share the S63 V8 engine family, so fitment is likely – but BMW did make incremental changes to the S63 during this period, and ancillary or mounting details can differ mid-production. Supply your engine code (found on the V5 or a VIN check) and confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying.
Does trim level affect crankshaft fitment on the BMW M5 – for example, does it matter if the car is a standard M5 or an M5 Competition?
Trim level does not affect crankshaft fitment – the crankshaft is determined by the engine code, not whether the car is a standard M5 or Competition variant. Both versions of any given M5 generation use the same engine block internally. Confirm the engine code with the breaker to be sure, but trim differences are cosmetic and performance-tune related, not bottom-end engine architecture.
Does a crankshaft from an F90 M5 (2018–present) fit an F10 M5 (2011–2016)?
No – while both generations use an S63 V8, the F90 uses the updated S63M unit and the F10 uses the earlier S63B44, and these are different engine variants with different internal specifications. The crankshaft is not a straightforward swap across these generations. Always supply the full engine code to the breaker and confirm fitment against your specific registration.
What engine code do I need to find the right used crankshaft for my BMW M5?
The engine code is the single most important detail for buying a crankshaft – for the E39 M5 (1998–2003) it is the S62 V8, for the E60 M5 (2005–2010) it is the S85 V10, and for the F10 M5 (2011–2016) and F90 M5 (2018–present) it is a variant of the S63 V8. You can find your engine code on your V5 registration document or via a VIN check. Give this code directly to the breaker so they can match the correct crankshaft for your car.
Does the BMW M5 actually have a crankshaft – is it a standard internal combustion engine part?
Yes, every BMW M5 generation has been powered by a petrol internal combustion engine, so all of them have a crankshaft as a fundamental engine component. The crankshaft specification varies significantly across generations – from the E39's S62 V8 through the E60's S85 V10 to the S63 V8 variants used in the F10 and F90 – so generation and engine code are essential when sourcing a used unit from a breaker.