BMW M5 Wiper Blades Replacement Parts

The BMW M5 has gone through several distinct generations — E28 (1985–1988), E34 (1988–1998), E39 (1998–2003), E60 (2005–2010), F10 (2011–2016), and F90 (2018–present) — and wiper blade fitment is generation-specific, as the windscreen dimensions, fixing arms, and blade lengths differ between each. Within a generation, blades are generally consistent, but crossing a generation boundary (for example, using an E60 blade on an F10, or an F10 blade on an F90) is very unlikely to work without modification. Always confirm the exact blade length and arm attachment type with the breaker against your registration before buying.

No — trim level does not affect wiper blade fitment on the BMW M5, as the windscreen and wiper arm specification are the same across the range within a given generation. Whether your car has additional options or higher-specification interior or exterior equipment makes no difference to the blades required. The one thing to be aware of cosmetically is that some later cars may have been retrofitted with different arm types, so it is worth the breaker confirming the exact arm attachment against your registration.

In many generations the M5 shares its bodyshell with the standard 5 Series, so the windscreen and wiper arm dimensions are typically identical — for example, an F10 M5 (2011–2016) shares its screen with the F10 5 Series, and blades should interchange. This is generally true across the E60/M5 (2005–2010) pairing as well. Confirm with the breaker against both registrations to be sure, as individual cars can sometimes have been fitted with different blade types.

The F10 M5 ran from 2011 to 2016 and received a facelift in 2013, but the windscreen and wiper arm specification did not change at that point, so blades from either side of the facelift should be directly interchangeable. Blade lengths and arm attachment types remained consistent throughout the F10 generation. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to be certain, particularly if either car has had any non-standard parts fitted.

The E60 M5 (2005–2010) and the F10 M5 (2011–2016) are separate generations with different bodyshells, windscreen sizes, and wiper arm fittings, so blades are not expected to interchange between them. This is a generation boundary crossing and the blade dimensions and arm attachment types are highly likely to differ. A breaker can confirm the exact specifications for both cars against your registrations if you want to be absolutely sure.

All BMW M5 generations have been produced as saloon or — in the case of the E34 and E61-era cars — estate (Touring) bodystyles, and the standard saloon M5 does not have a rear wiper. If your car is an E34 M5 Touring or you have a non-standard estate conversion, a rear blade may be present, but for the vast majority of M5 buyers only a front wiper set is needed. Confirm with the breaker whether you need a driver's-side (OS) blade, passenger-side (NS) blade, or both.