Second Hand BMW M5 Sunroof

Yes, the BMW M5 has been available with a sunroof (or panoramic glass roof) across multiple generations, though it was typically an optional extra rather than standard fitment on every car, so not every M5 will actually have one fitted. If you are sourcing a used sunroof for your M5, confirm with the breaker that your donor car was genuinely optioned with it, as plenty of M5s left the factory without one.

No, the E39 and E60 are entirely different generations on different platforms, so the sunroof assemblies, glass, frames, and headlining cut-outs are not compatible with one another. You need a sunroof sourced specifically from an E60 M5 or E60 5 Series donor car with the same body style — the M5 was only produced as a saloon in that generation. Always confirm the exact part with the breaker against your registration before ordering.

The E60 M5 shares the same saloon body shell as the standard E60 5 Series, so the sunroof opening, frame, and glass are the same regardless of whether the donor car was a 520d or an M5. Trim level and engine make no difference to sunroof fitment here, though if you are sourcing from a non-M car you may notice minor differences in headlining colour or finish. Confirm the specific part numbers with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

No — trim level does not affect sunroof fitment on the M5; what matters is the generation (platform) and body style of the donor vehicle, not whether it was a base-spec M5 or a Competition model. The sunroof opening and mechanism are determined by the body shell, not the trim specification. That said, decorative elements like headlining material or switch surrounds may differ cosmetically, so mention this to the breaker if it matters to you.

No, the F10 M5 (2011–2016) and F90 M5 (2018 onwards) are different generations on different platforms, and the sunroof assemblies are not interchangeable between them. The body structures, glass dimensions, and frame designs differ significantly across that generational boundary. Source your sunroof from the correct generation and confirm the part with the breaker against your registration.

The F10 M5 ran from 2011 to 2016 without a full generational change, so in principle parts from within that range should align, but BMW did make minor mid-generation revisions to some components during this period. Because of the possibility of mid-run pressing or assembly changes, you should confirm compatibility directly with the breaker using both your registration and the donor vehicle's details rather than assuming all F10 years are identical.