Used BMW M5 Wishbone

No – the E60 M5 ran from 2005 to 2010 and the F10 M5 from 2011 to 2016, and these are entirely different generations with different subframes, geometry, and suspension architecture, so the wishbones are not interchangeable. Always quote your exact registration to the breaker so they pull the right part.

The F10 M5 ran from 2011 to 2016 with a facelift in 2014, and for most structural suspension components the wishbone design carried across the facelift without change. That said, whether a specific used wishbone crosses that 2014 boundary is worth confirming with the breaker against your registration, as minor revisions can occur mid-generation.

Yes, side absolutely matters – NS (nearside, left) and OS (offside, right) wishbones are handed and cannot be swapped. Always specify whether you need the nearside or offside when getting a quote from the breaker.

The M5 uses uprated, wider-track suspension components that differ from the standard F10 5 Series, so a regular 5 Series wishbone is not a straight swap. Confirm the exact part against your M5's registration with the breaker rather than assuming they share components.

Trim level does not affect wishbone fitment – the Competition Pack changes engine mapping, exhaust, and chassis tuning settings but not the physical wishbone itself, so a wishbone from a standard F10 M5 and a Competition Pack car are the same component. Bear in mind the Competition Pack does alter suspension settings, so if you have any concerns about spring or damper rates alongside your wishbone replacement, raise those separately with the breaker against your registration.

The E60 M5 (2005–2010) shares its bodyshell with the standard E60 5 Series but uses M-specific suspension geometry and wider tracks, meaning the wishbones are not simply shared with a non-M E60. Give the breaker your full registration so they can verify the correct M5-specific part rather than a standard 5 Series item.