Cheap BMW M5 Wiper Motor
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A buyer's guide to used BMW M5 wiper motor
No two wiper motors 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 front or rear
- State hatchback or estate if it's for the rear
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Fitment questions
What generation is my BMW M5 and does the wiper motor differ between generations?
The BMW M5 has run across several distinct E-series and F/G-series generations: E28 (1984–1988), E34 (1989–1995), E39 (1998–2003), E60/E61 (2004–2010), F10 (2011–2016), and F90 (2018–present). The front wiper motor is generation-specific, so you need to match your generation when sourcing a used unit. Always confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure.
Will a wiper motor from a BMW 5 Series fit my M5?
Because the M5 is built on the same bodyshell as the standard 5 Series for each generation — for example, the F10 M5 shares its shell with the F10 520d/530d — the front wiper motor is the same unit and a standard 5 Series donor is a valid source. Trim level and engine make no difference to wiper motor fitment. Confirm the generation matches your registration with the breaker before buying.
Does a wiper motor from a pre-facelift F10 M5 fit a post-facelift F10 M5?
The F10 BMW M5 ran from 2011 to 2016 and received a facelift in 2013, but the front wiper motor assembly was not changed at that facelift point and the units are generally considered interchangeable across the full F10 run. That said, it is worth confirming with the breaker against both registrations to make sure no mid-cycle revision affects your specific car.
I have an E60 M5 — will a wiper motor from a later F10 M5 fit?
The E60 M5 (2004–2010) and the F10 M5 (2011–2016) are separate generations with different bodyshells, so the wiper motors are not interchangeable between them. You need a unit from the E60-generation 5 Series or M5 specifically. Confirm this against your registration with the breaker.
Does it matter whether I buy a wiper motor from an M5 Competition rather than a standard M5?
No — Competition is a trim or options package and makes no difference to wiper motor fitment; the motor is identical across standard M5 and M5 Competition within the same generation. The only thing to check is that the generation matches your car. Confirm with the breaker against your registration and you should be fine.
Does the front wiper motor from a BMW M5 also fit the rear, or do I need a different part?
Front and rear wiper motors are different units and are not interchangeable — the rear motor is smaller and has a different mounting arrangement. When contacting a breaker, make clear whether you need the front or rear motor so they supply the correct part. Always confirm against your registration.