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Reliability Database
BMW

5 Series

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.9)
5 Generations
33 Engines Rated
3,885 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
12 recommended 8 caution 13 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2003 E39
7 engines
426 complaints 🔥 44 ☠ 1
4.9L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.8)
→
2004-2010 E60
9 engines
1,930 complaints 🔥 140
4.8L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.4)
→
2011-2016 F10
7 engines
1,265 complaints 🔥 46
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
→
2017-2023 G30
7 engines
246 complaints 🔥 5
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
→
2024-2026 G60
3 engines
18 complaints
2.0L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
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