BMW X5 Rear Cross Member Replacement Parts
Compare prices on a used BMW X5 rear cross member from UK breakers. Free part request, no obligation.
Enter your registration or select your vehicle
Find the right part faster and get quotes direct from UK breakers - free, and no obligation.
Choosing the right used BMW X5 rear cross member
Used rear cross members vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- Confirm body style
- State if it's for 2WD or 4WD
Other used BMW X5 parts
Used rear cross member for other BMW models
Fitment questions
What generation is my BMW X5 and does it matter for a rear cross member?
The X5 has run across four well-established generations: E53 (1999–2006), E70 (2006–2013), F15 (2013–2018), and G05 (2018–present), and generation is the single most important factor for a rear cross member because the entire underbody structure is platform-specific. A cross member from an E70 will not fit an F15, and so on across every generation boundary. Always tell the breaker your exact generation code as well as your registration so they can pull the right part.
Will a rear cross member from a 2010 X5 fit my 2013 X5?
This question sits right across the E70-to-F15 boundary: the E70 ran until 2013 and the F15 launched in 2013, so a 2010 car is E70 but a 2013 car could be either the very end of the E70 or an early F15 depending on build date. These two generations use completely different platforms and the rear cross member will not interchange between them. Confirm your exact generation with the breaker using your registration before ordering.
Does the engine or trim level affect which rear cross member I need on a BMW X5?
No — engine choice and trim level make no difference to rear cross member fitment on the X5; the structure is shared across xDrive30d, xDrive40i, M50i, SE, xLine, M Sport, and all other variants within the same generation. You may find cosmetic differences in the surrounding area depending on trim, but the cross member itself is the same part. Just confirm your generation and build date with the breaker.
Does the E70 X5 facelift in 2010 mean I need a different rear cross member?
The E70 received a facelift around 2010, but whether that refresh involved any pressing or structural changes to the rear cross member is not something we can state with certainty — mid-generation changes to underbody panels are exactly the kind of detail that varies by production date rather than model year. Name the generation (E70) to the breaker and give them your full registration so they can cross-reference against the specific build date before committing to the part.
Can I use a rear cross member from a BMW X6 E71 on my X5 E70?
The E71 X6 shares the E70 platform with the X5, which makes this a plausible question, but the X6's different roofline and body style mean the rear pressings and surrounding structure differ from the X5. Whether the cross member itself is identical or carries different mounting points is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume compatibility on platform alone.
I'm scrapping my E53 X5 — will its rear cross member fit a newer X5?
The E53 (1999–2006) is the first-generation X5 and its platform is entirely different from every subsequent generation, so its rear cross member is not interchangeable with E70, F15, or G05 cars. If you're sourcing a replacement, only match it to another E53 donor, and confirm the exact build date with the breaker in case of any mid-generation structural variation.