Used BMW X5 Parts

The generation and platform decide whether a used part interchanges. Match yours before you request a quote.

• 2007–2013 (E70 (second gen)) — The naturally-aspirated N52 six, the turbo N55 six, the N62 then N63 twin-turbo V8 (xDrive50i) and the M57 diesel (xDrive35d) covered the range. This is the E70 SUV — don't assume any sedan part carries over; the X5 body and driveline are their own.
• 2014–2018 (F15 (third gen)) — The N55 turbo six (xDrive35i), the N63 twin-turbo V8 (xDrive50i) and a diesel (xDrive35d) were the volume drivetrains. Early and late F15 builds differ, so match by build date, not just the year.
• 2019–present (G05 (fourth gen)) — The B58 turbo six (xDrive40i) and a newer twin-turbo V8 (xDrive50i/M) power the range. G05 parts are a clean break from F15 — don't assume an F15 part carries into a 2019+ X5 even where it looks similar.

"X5 engine" spans gas sixes, a twin-turbo V8 and a diesel across three generations, so order by the engine code, not the badge. The E70 runs the N52 NA six, the N55 turbo six, the N62/N63 V8 and the M57 diesel; the F15 runs the N55 six, the N63 V8 and a diesel; the G05 runs the B58 six and a twin-turbo V8. A six-cylinder xDrive35i and a V8 xDrive50i are entirely different drivetrains and don't cross, and the diesel is its own long block and after-treatment.

Almost every US X5 is xDrive all-wheel drive, which makes the transfer case, front driveshaft/axle and propshaft defining parts — and these are matched to the chassis and drivetrain, not shared across generations. If you need a transfer case or driveline part, confirm the chassis code, engine and build date by VIN first.

BMW revises hardware mid-generation, so matching by year alone gets the wrong part. Match the chassis code plus the build month, because an early and a late build of the same chassis can differ. Send the full 17-digit VIN and build date for any engine, transfer case or module.

• The N63 twin-turbo V8 (xDrive50i) can use oil and wear valve-stem seals, among other hot-vee items. Have a mechanic check oil consumption and service history on any used N63 X5 before you commit.
• On the diesel X5, emissions after-treatment parts (DPF, EGR and related sensors) are their own service and cost area, and used emissions parts aren't legal everywhere — CARB/state rules differ. Route any diesel emissions diagnosis and repair to a qualified diesel shop.

Safety- and emissions-related parts should be diagnosed and installed by a licensed mechanic.

The two questions we get most are "will an xDrive35i engine fit my xDrive50i?" and "does a used BMW ECU need coding?" The engine answer is no — the 35i runs a six and the 50i runs a V8, so match the exact engine code. The DME answer is that a used engine computer is not plug-and-play: it must match the correct part number and be synchronized to your car's immobilizer, or the engine won't start. Budget for a shop with BMW software; most mechanical parts, including the transfer case, bolt in without coding. Send your VIN, chassis code and build date and we'll match a tested unit.