BMW · Sedan · 2010–2017
BMW 5er F10 Limousine
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
2.3 / 5.0 · Based on 8 engine variants Most Fun Engine
449 PS
4.4L V8 Biturbo Benzin
Quiet Man with the V8 Hammer
Fun to Drive! Problem Engine
408 PS
4.4L V8 Biturbo Benzin
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The BMW 5er F10 Limousine is available with 9 engine variants — from 90 to 449 hp.
520d Engine Change
2010 2014
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2010 2014
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
525d Engine Change
2010 2016
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2010 2016
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
530d Engine Change
2010 2017
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2010 2017
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
535d Engine Change
2010 2017
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2010 2017
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
M550d
2012 2016
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
520i
2011 2016
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
528i
2011 2016
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
535i
2010 2016
Be Careful 10 weaknesses
550i Engine Change
2010 2012
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2013 2016
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2013 2016
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Water ingress through rear door liner Leaking rear door liners can cause moisture damage in the footwell. Known weak point on F10/F11. Check for moisture inside when inspecting. Symptoms: Damp or wet rear footwell, musty smell, fogged rear window. from 80,000 km | Low | |
| Door membrane detaches — water ingress into rear footwell The butyl adhesive bond on the acoustic foam in the rear doors separates. Rainwater can no longer drain to the door bottom and enters the footwell. Symptoms: Wet rear floor mats after rain; musty interior smell; water audible in door cavity when braking. from 80,000 km | Low |
Frequently Asked Questions
What problems and weaknesses does the BMW 5er F10 Limousine have? +
The BMW 5er F10 as Limousine has 60 known weaknesses, 7 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Be Careful: N55B30 (3.0L Turbo), N57D30 (3.0L Diesel), N57D30S1 (3.0L Quad-Turbo), B57D30 (3.0L Diesel), N63B44TU (4.4L V8 Biturbo). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'.
Is the BMW 5er F10 Limousine worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the BMW 5er F10 Limousine — 3 of 8 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee