BMW 5 SERIES WORKSHOP MANUALS

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The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972. Since the E28, all generations of 5 Series have included an "M" model, called the BMW M5.

The first generation of 5 Series E12 was manufactured for model years 1972–1981 and was produced in the sedan body style. The initial models were powered by four-cylinder engines, with a six-cylinder engine introduced a year later.

The second generation of 5 Series E28 was manufactured for model years 1981-1988 as a sedan. It was initially offered with petrol four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines. In 1983, a diesel engine became available along with the option of anti-lock brakes (ABS).

The third generation of 5 Series E34 was manufactured for model years 1988–1996. It was launched in the sedan body style, with the range expanded in 1990 to include the "Touring" wagon/estate body style. The E34 was available with all-wheel drive, V8 engines, and saw the introduction of stability control (ASC), traction control (ASC+T) a 6-speed manual transmission and adjustable damping (EDC) to the 5 Series range.

The fourth generation of 5 Series E39 was manufactured for model years 1995–2004. It was launched in the sedan body style, with the wagon/estate body style (marketed as "Touring") introduced in 1996. The E39 was the first to use aluminum front suspension components and a four-cylinder diesel engine.

The fifth generation of 5 Series E60/E61 was manufactured for model years 2003 to 2010 and included the 4-door sedan/saloon (E60 model code), and the 5-door estate/wagon (E61 model code, marketed as "Touring"). The E60 generation introduced iDrive, head-up display, active cruise control, active steering and voice control, adaptive headlights, night vision, active headrests, Lane Departure Warning.

The sixth generation of 5 Series F10/F11/F07/F18 was manufactured for model years 2010–2017 and included the 4-door sedan/saloon (F10), 5-door estate/wagon (F11, marketed as "Touring"), 5-door fastback (F07, marketed as "Gran Turismo"), 4-door long wheelbase sedan (F18, sold only in China and the Middle East).

The seventh generation of 5 Series G30/G31/G38 was manufactured for model years beginning in February 2017 and included, 4-door sedan/saloon (G30), 5-door wagon/estate (G31), 4-door long-wheelbase saloon (G38). The F90 M5 is the first M5 to employ an all-wheel X-Drive powertrain.

BMW 5 Series Variants

The E12 is the first generation of 5 Series, which was produced from 1972 to 1981.

• 1 First generation (E12; 1972–1981)
• 2 Second generation (E28; 1981–1988)
• 3 Third generation (E34; 1988–1996)
• 4 Fourth generation (E39; 1995–2003)
• 5 Fifth generation (E60/E61; 2003–2010)
• 6 Sixth generation (F10/F11/F07/F18; 2010–2016)
• 7 Seventh generation (G30/G31/G38; 2017-Present) F32, F33, F36

BMW 5 Series Service Manuals

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1989-1995 BMW 3 & 5 Series Service Manual

• 3 Series: 1983-1991 Petrol up to H registration
• 5 Series: 1981-1991 Petrol up to J registration
• Sedan Service Repair
• Format: Bookmarked pdf
• By: Haynes Publishers
• Contents: 229 pages, 132 mb
• Download Fee: USD $19.95

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1989-1995 BMW 5 Series Service Manual

• For Models: 525i, 530i, 535i, 540i + Touring
• Years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
• Sedan, Sport Wagon
• Format: Bookmarked pdf
• By: Bentley Publishers
• Contents: 459 pages, 76.3 mb
• Download Fee: USD $19.95

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1997-2002 BMW 5 Series (E39) Service Manual

• For Models: 525i, 528i, 530i, 540i
• Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
• Sedan, Sport Wagon
• Format: Bookmarked pdf
• By: Bentley Publishers
• Contents: 1003 pages, 74.9 mb
• Download Fee: USD $19.95

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BMW 01 51 9 750 017 Manual

• Part No. # 01 51 9 750 017
• BMW 3 Series 320i
• BMW 5 Series 528i,530i,528e
• BMW 6 Series 630-633 CSI
• BMW 7 Series 733i
• Published: 9/81, Format: pdf
• Contents: 123 pages, 20.3mb

USD $9.95

This publication is a survey of all important technical data and tightening torque values.

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BMW 01 51 9 750 057 Manual

• Part No. # 01 51 9 750 057
• BMW 5 Series 528i-530i
• Repair Manual No. 1
• Published: 06/80
• Contents: 428 pages, 112mb
• Format: pdf

USD $19.95

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BMW 01 51 9 750 107 Manual

• Part No. # 01 51 9 750 107
• BMW 3 Series 318i,320i,
• BMW 5 Series 528i,530i,533i
• Engine L-Jetronic Nominal Values No. 5
• Published: 4/83, Format: pdf
• Contents: 343 pages, 65.4mb

USD $14.95

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BMW 01 51 9 750 137 Manual

• Part No. # 01 51 9 750 137
• BMW 5 Series 524td,528e,533i,535i
• Repair Manual No. 4
• Published: 11/85
• Contents: 641 pages, 135mb
• Format: pdf

USD $19.95

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BMW 01 51 9 750 247 Manual

• Part No. # 01 51 9 750 247
• BMW 318i-750i
• Engines M10,M20,M21,M30,M70,S14.S38
• BMW 3 Series 318i/iA 325e,es,A i,is,ix,A M3 325iX
• BMW 5 Series 528e,i 524td/tdA 533i/A M5
• BMW 6 Series 633,635CSi/A M6
• BMW 7 Series 733i,735i/A
• Specifications and Torques
• Published: 11/87 - Begin 1983 Format: pdf
• Contents: 375 pages, 44.1mb

USD $9.95

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BMW 01 51 9 750 387 Manual

• Part No. # 01 51 9 750 387
• BMW 3 Series 318i/A, 325e/A, M3
• BMW 5 Series 528e/A, 533i/A, M5
• Engine L-Jetronics, ABS, Nominal Values No. 6
• Published: 1/89 Format: pdf
• Contents: 375 pages, 44.1mb

USD $9.95

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BMW 01 51 9 770 421 Manual

• Part No. # 01 51 9 770 421
• BMW 3-7 Series Automobiles Drivetrain
• Engines M10,M20,M21,M30, M40,M42,M50,M51, M60,M70,S14,M88-3,S38Z
• Repair Manual No. 14, Format: pdf
• Published: 09/92 Begin 1985
• Contents: 794 pages, 153mb

USD $19.95

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BMW 01 51 9 770 491 Manual

• Part No. # 01 51 9 770 491
• ABS Control and Hydraulic Units
• BMW 3,5,6,7,Z1 Series
• Nominal Values No. 6
• Published: 06/89 Format: pdf,
• Contents: 239 pages, 50.9mb

USD $9.95

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BMW 01 51 9 780 741 Manual

• Part No. # 01 51 9 780 741
• BMW 5 Series E34
• Engines M20,M21,M30,M40,M43, M50,M51,M60,S38
• Repair Manual No. 8
• Published: 03/95, Format: pdf
• Contents: 992 pages, 167mb

USD $19.95

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BMW 01 51 9 780 941 Manual

• Part No. # 01 51 9 780 941
• BMW Passenger Cars from 1988 on
• Models E12,E21,E24,E28,E30,E31,E32,E34,E36
• Engines M10,M20,M21,M30,M40,M42,M43, M50,M51,M60,M70, S14,M88-3,S38,S50,S70
• Technical Data and Torques
• Published: 08/93 Format: pdf
• Contents: 547 pages, 59.4mb

USD $9.95

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BMW 01 51 9 788 311 Manual

• Part No. # 01 51 9 788 311
• BMW 316i - 850 CSi
• Series E12,E21,E23,E24,E28, E30,E31,E32,E34,E36,E38,E39,E46
• Engines M10,M20,M21,M30, M40,M41,M42,M43,M44,M47, M50,M51,M52,M57,M60,M62, M70,M73,S14,S38,S50,S52,S62,S70
• Technical Data and Torques No. 10
• Published: 12/98 Begin 1994 Format: pdf
• Contents: 740 pages, 78.1mb

USD $19.95

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Owners Operation Instruction Manuals

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• Official BMW 5 Series vehicle owners manuals in pdf format
• BMW Chassis Codes / E Codes / F Codes / G Codes
• E12=Sedan, E28=Sedan, E34=Sedan/Touring Wagon, E39=Sedan/Touring Wagon, E60=Sedan, E61=Touring Wagon, F10=Sedan, F11=Touring Wagon, F07=Fastback Gran Turismo, F18 Long Sedan, G30=Sedan, G31=Wagon, G38=Long Sedan
• Additional BMW 5 series M-vehicles are on a separate BMW M-Vehicle page
• xD=xDrive