BMW M5 Engine Replacement Parts
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Choosing the right used BMW M5 engine
Used engines 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 the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Will a BMW M5 engine from an E39 fit my E60 M5?
No – these are completely different generations with incompatible engines: the E39 M5 (1998–2003) used the S62 V8, while the E60 M5 (2005–2010) used the high-revving S85 V10, and neither the block, ancillaries nor transmission tunnel will match the other car. Always quote the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check to your breaker so they can source the correct unit. Never assume fitment across a generation boundary like this.
Does a 2006 BMW M5 engine fit a 2009 BMW M5 – are they the same generation?
Both the 2006 and 2009 cars fall within the E60 M5 generation (2005–2010), which used the S85 5.0-litre V10 throughout, so the engine code should match. However, ancillary brackets, oil cooler routing and mounting details can vary across a production run, so confirm those specifics with the breaker against your exact registration before buying. The engine code is the single most reliable detail to supply when getting a quote.
Is the engine in an F10 M5 the same across the whole generation?
The F10 M5 ran from 2011 to 2016 and used the S63 twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 throughout the generation, so the core engine code is consistent across those years. A Competition Pack car is still an F10 with the same S63 unit – trim level does not affect which engine is fitted. Confirm ancillary and mounting compatibility with the breaker against your registration, as minor production changes can occur mid-run.
I have an F90 M5 – does it matter whether it's an M5 Competition? Will the same engine fit?
The F90 M5 (2018–2024) and F90 M5 Competition share the same S63 engine code, so the Competition badge is a tune and chassis setup difference, not a different engine. Trim level makes no difference to engine fitment here – a Competition and a standard F90 M5 engine will physically interchange. Confirm ECU pairing and immobiliser coding requirements with the breaker, as these are not something we can advise on as fact.
What engine code should I give the breaker when searching for a used BMW M5 engine?
The engine code is the most important detail you can supply – more useful than the year or trim level alone. For an E39 M5 it is S62, for the E60 M5 it is S85, and for both the F10 and F90 M5 generations it is S63; you can verify your exact code from the V5 logbook or a VIN check service. Giving your full registration alongside the engine code lets the breaker cross-reference ancillaries and mounting specifications to your exact car.
Will an E60 M5 engine fit if my car is near the start or end of that generation – say a 2005 or a 2010 car?
The E60 M5 ran from 2005 to 2010 with the S85 V10 throughout, so a 2005 and a 2010 car share the same engine code. The boundary to watch is between the E60 generation and the F10 generation that followed from 2011, where the engine changed entirely from the S85 V10 to the S63 V8 – no crossing that boundary. For a car at either end of the E60 run, confirm ancillary and mounting details with the breaker against your registration, as small production changes can occur across a long model life.