Used BMW M5 Gear Stick

It depends entirely on the generation: earlier M5s (E28, E34, E39, E60/E61) were available with a manual gearbox and a traditional gear stick, while later generations moved to automatic or dual-clutch transmissions operated by a gear selector or rotary dial rather than a conventional stick. From the F10 M5 (2011–2016) onwards, the 7-speed dual-clutch (M-DCT) and later 8-speed automatic use a selector unit rather than a classic gear stick, so if your M5 is from that era what you likely need is a gear selector assembly. Always confirm with the breaker what shifter type is fitted to your specific registration.

The E39 M5 used a 6-speed manual gearbox with the S62 V8 engine throughout its production run, so gear sticks from other E39 M5s are generally from the same mechanical family. However, minor ancillary or mounting changes can occur across a production run, so confirm the exact fit with the breaker against your registration before buying. The S62 engine code is the key detail to supply.

The E60 M5 (2004–2010) used the S85 V10 engine and a 7-speed SMG sequential gearbox, which uses a completely different shifter mechanism to the 6-speed manual in the E39 M5 (S62 V8) – these are not the same part. If your E39 M5 has a manual, you need a manual shifter from another E39 M5 rather than anything from the E60 generation. Give the breaker both the generation name and engine code to make sure you get the right unit.

The M5 is effectively a single high-performance trim in its own right rather than a range with multiple trim levels, so trim variation is not a meaningful factor here – what matters is generation, engine code, and gearbox type. Focus on supplying the breaker with your engine code (found on the V5 or via a VIN check) and confirming whether your car has a manual, SMG, M-DCT, or automatic transmission. Cosmetic differences such as shift knob material or gaiter colour may vary but these are surface finishes, not mechanical fitment factors.

The F10 M5 ran from 2011 to 2016, with a facelift around 2014, and the S63 twin-turbocharged V8 with 8-speed automatic or M-DCT transmission ran throughout the generation. The selector units are from the same generation and powertrain family, but whether parts interchange across the pre- and post-facelift boundary is something to confirm with the breaker against your registration, as ancillary and mounting details can change at a facelift. Supply your engine code and registration for the most accurate guidance.

The F10 M5 and the standard F10 5 Series share a platform but use completely different drivetrains, and the gear selector assemblies may differ in design, mounting, and specification even if they look similar externally. Engine code is the overriding factor here, and an S63-engined M5 may well have a different selector unit to a standard N20 or N47-engined 5 Series. Route this question directly to the breaker with both registrations to check compatibility before purchasing.