Cheap BMW M5 Track Rod
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A buyer's guide to used BMW M5 track rod
No two track rods are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's left or right
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Fitment questions
Do BMW M5 track rods exist, or is it a different part I should be searching for?
Yes, the BMW M5 is a rear-wheel-drive (or in the F90 generation, xDrive four-wheel-drive) saloon with a conventional front suspension setup, so it does have track rods (also called tie rods) connecting the steering rack to the front hub carriers. Every M5 generation has them, so you are searching for the right part. Make sure you specify NS (nearside, left) or OS (offside, right) when requesting a quote from a breaker.
Will a track rod from an E60 M5 (2005–2010) fit my E39 M5 (1998–2003)?
No — the E39 M5 and E60 M5 are entirely different generations with different subframes, steering geometry, and suspension components, so their track rods are not interchangeable. Always quote your exact registration to the breaker so they can pull the correct part for your generation.
Does the engine variant matter — for example, does the E60 M5's V10 use a different track rod to the standard E60 5 Series?
Engine size and weight can influence steering and suspension component specifications, and the M5's unique front subframe and suspension setup means its track rods may well differ from those of an equivalent standard E60 5 Series. Always confirm with the breaker using your registration rather than assuming a standard 5 Series track rod will cross over to the M5.
I have a late F10 M5 (2011–2016) — will a track rod from an early F10 M5 fit, given there were running changes during that generation?
The F10 M5 ran from 2011 to 2016, and in most cases track rods within the same generation are consistent, but mid-generation running changes can sometimes affect suspension components. Name the boundary to the breaker — tell them your exact build date or registration — and let them confirm whether the part from an earlier or later F10 M5 is a direct swap before buying.
Does trim level affect which track rod I need on a BMW M5?
No — trim level does not affect track rod fitment on the BMW M5; what matters is the generation (E39, E60, F10, F90) and the side (NS or OS). The M5 is a single high-performance variant rather than a range with multiple trim tiers, so you do not need to worry about trim differences when sourcing this part.
Will a track rod from an F10 M5 fit the newer F90 M5 (2018 onwards)?
No — the F90 M5 is a new generation with a significantly redesigned platform and, unlike the F10, is available with xDrive four-wheel drive, which changes the front suspension layout; track rods from an F10 M5 will not transfer across. Confirm your registration with the breaker to ensure you get the correct F90-specific part.