Used BMW M5 Suspension Leg
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Buying a used BMW M5 suspension leg: what matters
Fitment on a used suspension leg varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
- State whether it's front or rear, left or right
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Fitment questions
Does the BMW M5 have a suspension leg?
Yes, the BMW M5 uses MacPherson-style suspension legs (sometimes called front struts or front suspension legs) at the front axle across all generations of the car. This is a genuine, standard fitment on the M5 and used parts are available through breakers. Always quote your registration when requesting a part so the breaker can confirm the exact specification for your generation.
Will a suspension leg from an E60 M5 (2005–2010) fit an E39 M5 (1998–2003)?
No, the E39 and E60 are entirely different generations with different subframes, strut dimensions, and suspension geometry, so the suspension legs are not interchangeable. You must source a leg specific to your generation — E39 for the 1998–2003 car, or E60 for the 2005–2010 car. Always confirm your exact year with the breaker against your registration plate.
Does it matter whether I buy a suspension leg from an early or late F10 M5 (2011–2016)?
The F10 M5 ran from 2011 to 2016, and within that generation fitment is generally consistent, but there may be mid-generation specification differences affecting damper rates or spring configurations that are not always obvious from the outside. Name your registration to the breaker so they can check the exact build date and confirm the part matches your car rather than assuming all F10 M5 legs are identical.
Does the trim level of an M5 affect which suspension leg I need — for example, does a Competition model need a different leg to a standard M5?
Trim level alone does not determine which suspension leg physically fits — the core strut housing, mounting points, and dimensions are shared regardless of whether the car is a standard M5 or a Competition variant. However, Competition and other sport-specification cars may carry different spring or damper rates, so the rates of a standard-spec leg may not match your setup even if it physically bolts on. Confirm with the breaker against your registration whether the specification of their part suits your variant.
Does it matter whether I buy a nearside (NS) or offside (OS) M5 suspension leg?
Yes, this matters — the left (NS, driver's side in UK) and right (OS, passenger's side in UK) suspension legs are handed and are not interchangeable. Always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker, as well as your registration and generation, to make sure you get the correct part.
Will a suspension leg from a G30 M5 (2017 onwards) fit my F90 M5?
The G30 and F90 are actually the same generation — the F90 is the internal BMW code for the G30-bodied M5 introduced in 2017, so there is no separate model to confuse here. If you are sourcing a leg for an M5 from 2017 onwards, confirm your exact build year and specification with the breaker against your registration, as later updates within this generation could affect specification even if the basic fitment is shared.