BMW M5 Door Replacement Parts

The BMW M5 has run across several distinct generations: E28 (1984–1988), E34 (1988–1995), E39 (1998–2003), E60/E61 (2004–2010), F10 (2011–2016), and F90 (2018–present). Doors are generation-specific, so always match the part to the correct generation for your car. A door from an E60 will not fit an F10, for example, even though both are M5 saloons. Confirm the exact generation against your registration before ordering from the breaker.

Yes, both the 2013 and 2015 M5 fall within the F10 generation (2011–2016), so the body structure is the same and a door from either year should be dimensionally compatible. That said, you should confirm with the breaker that there are no minor mid-cycle production changes that could affect your specific build, as subtle running changes can occur within a generation. Colour will differ between cars but that is not a fitment issue — doors can be resprayed. Always verify against your registration to be safe.

The M5 shares its bodyshell with the standard F10 5 Series saloon within the same generation, so NS and OS front and rear doors are generally interchangeable in terms of the frame and fitment. The M5 does not have a trim level as such — it is a standalone performance model — but trim differences between a standard 5 Series and the M5 do not affect door fitment. Bear in mind that any door sourced from a non-M5 may have different interior trim or switchgear, which is a cosmetic difference rather than a fitment problem. Confirm the generation and door position (NS/OS, front/rear) with the breaker against your registration.

Yes, it absolutely matters — NS (nearside, passenger left) and OS (offside, driver right) doors are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. In the UK, the driver sits on the right (OS), so always specify which side you need when quoting with a breaker. Getting the wrong side is one of the most common ordering mistakes on doors, so double-check before purchasing.

No — colour is not a fitment factor for doors; what matters is that the generation, body position (NS/OS, front/rear), and door count are correct. A door in any colour can be fitted and then resprayed to match your car. Most buyers source the closest colour available to keep respray costs down, but this is a preference rather than a requirement. Confirm fitment details with your breaker against your registration, and discuss colour matching with your body shop separately.

The F10 M5 received a facelift in 2013, and while the overall bodyshell remained the same generation (2011–2016), there can be subtle differences in panel fits or trim details around a facelift boundary. The door frame dimensions are generally consistent across the F10 generation, but whether a specific pre-2013 door swaps cleanly onto a post-2013 car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration rather than assume. Name the facelift year and your car's build date when requesting a quote so the breaker can advise accurately.