Used BMW M5 Headrest

No – the E39 M5 (1998–2003) and E60 M5 (2005–2010) are entirely different generations with different seat designs, so headrests are not interchangeable between them. You need to source a headrest that matches your specific generation. Always confirm the exact part with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

Within the E60 M5 generation (2005–2010) the seat and headrest design remained consistent, so year of manufacture within that generation is unlikely to matter for basic fitment. That said, if your car has optional sport or comfort seats, make sure the breaker's part comes from a car with the same seat type. Confirm against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

The M5's sport seats often differ from those in standard 5 Series models, meaning headrests from a non-M 5 Series may not locate correctly or may look different even if they physically fit. It is worth telling the breaker you need a headrest specifically from an M5 rather than a standard E60 or F10 5 Series. Always confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration.

Yes, headrest design can vary between front and rear seats, and on front seats the driver's side (OS) and passenger's side (NS) may differ if the seats have differing adjustment mechanisms or shapes. Always tell the breaker exactly which position you need – front or rear, and NS or OS for front seats. Confirm the details with the breaker against your registration to avoid buying the wrong item.

The F10 M5 received a facelift in 2014, and while interior changes were relatively minor, seat trim and headrest design may have been updated. This means a pre-facelift headrest might not be an exact match for a post-facelift car, particularly if there were any changes to seat upholstery or shape. Name the facelift year and your exact build date to the breaker and ask them to confirm against your registration before committing.

The F90 M5 (2018–present) was offered in standard, Competition, and CS variants, and seat specification does vary across these trims – for example the CS uses different lightweight sport seats which have their own headrest design. If your car has the standard M5 seats, a headrest from a Competition model may still fit if the seats are the same type, but a CS headrest is likely different. Tell the breaker your exact trim and seat type and confirm compatibility against your registration before buying.