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Reliability Database
BMW

5 Series

Luxury Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
5 Generations
13 Engines Rated
6,676 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
4 recommended 1 caution 8 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2003 E39
3 engines
468 complaints 🔥 46 ☠ 1
4.4L 8-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.5)
→
2004-2010 E60
7 engines
2,068 complaints 🔥 144
4.8L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
2011-2016 F10
2 engines
3,776 complaints 🔥 149
3.0L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2017-2023 G30
1 engine
345 complaints 🔥 7
4.4L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.5)
→
2024-2026 G60
0 engines
19 complaints
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