Cheap BMW M5 Fuel Filter

On modern BMW M5 generations — the E60 (2004–2010), F10 (2011–2018), and F90 (2018–present) — the fuel filter is integrated inside the fuel tank as part of the fuel pump assembly and is not a serviceable external inline component. This means there is no separately replaceable external fuel filter on these cars, and searching for a standalone fuel filter for the M5 is unlikely to yield the right part. If your car has a fuelling issue, what you most likely need is the complete in-tank fuel pump unit or the fuel pump sender assembly — search for those instead, or describe the fault to your breaker so they can identify the correct component.

The filter element sits inside the fuel pump module and is generally not sold or supplied separately by breakers — the unit that comes out of a donor car will be the whole in-tank pump and filter assembly together. When contacting a breaker on Findapart, quote your engine code (found on your V5C or a VIN check) and your registration, as there are differences between the S85 V10 in the E60 M5, the S63 twin-turbo V8 in the F10, and the S58 in the F90. Getting the right assembly for your exact engine is more important than matching the model year alone.

Both sit within the F10 generation (2011–2018), so the engine code — S63B44 in both cases — is your primary guide to compatibility. However, ancillary and mounting changes can occur within a production run, so confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before purchasing. The F10 also received a facelift in 2013 which brought various updates, so it is worth letting the breaker know which side of that year your car falls on.

Body style does not typically affect fuel system component fitment — what matters is the engine code, fuel type (all M5s in these generations are petrol), and where applicable the gearbox type. Confirm the engine code with your breaker rather than relying on body style alone, and they will be able to cross-reference the part against your registration to check it suits your specific car.

The Competition pack on the F10 M5 is a handling and cosmetic upgrade and does not change the engine or fuel system specification — the engine code remains S63B44 regardless of whether the car has the Competition package. This means trim level does not affect which in-tank fuel pump assembly you need, so do not worry about specifying Competition or non-Competition when asking breakers for this part. Simply provide your engine code and registration and the breaker will identify the correct unit.

Earlier M5 generations such as the E28 and E34 did use external inline fuel filters that could be replaced independently, but these are older carburettor or early fuel-injection era vehicles rather than the modern high-pressure direct-injection cars most UK buyers are searching for today. If you own one of these earlier cars, mention the exact year and engine code to the breaker, as fuel filter specifications varied across those older generations. For E39, E60, F10, and F90 M5s, the integrated in-tank assembly is the part to look for.