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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
1989-1995 BMW 3 & 5 Series Service Manual
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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
1989-1995 BMW 5 Series Service Manual
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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
1997-2002 BMW 5 Series (E39) Service Manual
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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
BMW 01 51 9 750 017 Manual
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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.
BMW 01 51 9 750 057 Manual
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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
BMW 01 51 9 750 107 Manual
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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
BMW 01 51 9 750 137 Manual
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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
BMW 01 51 9 750 247 Manual
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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
BMW 01 51 9 750 387 Manual
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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
BMW 01 51 9 770 421 Manual
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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
BMW 01 51 9 770 491 Manual
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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
BMW 01 51 9 780 741 Manual
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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
BMW 01 51 9 780 941 Manual
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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
BMW 01 51 9 788 311 Manual
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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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- 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
| Year | Chassis | Body | Models Covered | Owners Manual # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Generation 1972-1981 E12=Sedan | E12 | |||
| 1977 | E12 | Sedan | 518, 525, 528 520, 520i |
01 41 9 699 811 |
| 2nd Generation 1981-1988 E28=Sedan | E28 | |||
| 1987 | E28 | Sedan | 528e, 535i/S, M5 | 01 47 9 699 397 |
| 3rd Generation 1988-1996 E34=Sedan/Touring Wagon | E34 | |||
| 1994 | E34 | Sedan Touring Wagon |
518i, 520i 525i, 525iX 530i, 540i 525td, 525tds |
01 41 9 788 371 |
| 4th Generation 1995-2004 E39=Sedan/Touring Wagon | E39 | |||
| 2000 | E39 | Sedan, Sport Wagon | 528i, 540i | 01 41 0 155 012 |
| 2000 | E39 | Sedan | BMW M5 | 01 41 0 155 062 |
| 2001 | E39 | Sedan, Sport Wagon | 525i, 530i, 540i | 01 41 0 155 420 |
| 2001 | E39 | Sedan | BMW M5 | 01 41 0 155 429 |
| 2002 | E39 | Sedan, Sport Wagon | 525i, 530i, 540i | 01 41 0 156 213 |
| 2002 | E39 | Sedan | BMW M5 | 01 41 0 156 225 |
| 2003 | E39 | Sedan, Sport Wagon | 525i, 530i, 540i | 01 41 0 156 818 |
| 2003 | E39 | Sedan | BMW M5 | 01 41 0 156 830 |
| 5th Generation 2003-2010 | E60 E61 | |||
| E60=Sedan, E61=Touring Wagon | ||||
| 2004 | E60 | Sedan | 525i, 530i, 545i | 01 41 0 157 647 |
| 2005 | E60 | Sedan | 525i, 530i, 545i | 01 41 0 158 518 |
| 2006 | E60 E61 | Sedan, Sports Wagon | 525i, 525xi 530i, 530xi 550i |
01 41 0 159 736 |
| 2006 | E61 | Sports Wagon | 530xi | 01 41 0 012 211 |
| 2006 | E60 | M5 Sedan | M5 | 01 41 0 012 213 |
| 2007 | E60 E61 | Sedan, Sports Wagon | 525i, 525xi 530i, 530xi 550i |
01 41 0 012 828 |
| 2007 | E61 | Sports Wagon | 530xi | 01 41 0 013 308 |
| 2007 | E60 | M5 Sedan | M5 | 01 41 0 012 754 |
| 2008 | E60 E61 | Sedan, Sports Wagon | 528i, 528xi 535i, 535xi 550i |
01 41 0 014 240 |
| 2008 | E61 | Sports Wagon | 535xi | 01 41 2 600 310 |
| 2009 | E60 | Sedan | 528i | 01 41 2 600 721 |
| 2009 | E60 | Sedan | 528i xDrive | 01 41 2 600 721 |
| 2009 | E60 | Sedan | 535i | 01 41 2 600 721 |
| 2009 | E60 | Sedan | 535i xDrive | 01 41 2 600 721 |
| 2009 | E60 | Sedan | 550i | 01 41 2 600 721 |
| 2009 | E61 | Sports Wagon | 535i xDrive | 01 41 2 600 721 |
| 2010 | E60, E61 | Sedan, Sports Wagon | 528i 528i-xD 535i 535i-xD 550i 550i-xD |
01 41 2 602 678 |
| 2010 | E60, E61 F10, F11 |
Gran Turismo | 535i 550i 550i-xD |
01 41 2 604 413 |
| 6th Generation 2010-2017 | F10, F11, F07, F18 | |||
| F10=Sedan, F11=Touring Wagon, F07=Fastback Gran Turismo, F18 Long Sedan | ||||
| 2011 | F10, F11, F07 | 528i 535i 535i-xD 550i 550i-xD |
01 40 2 606 469 | |
| 2011 | F07 | Gran Turismo | 535i 535i-xD 550i 550i-xD |
01 40 2 606 445 |
| 2012 | F10, F11, F07 | Sedan | 528i 528i-xD 535i 535i-xD 550i 550i-xD |
01 40 2 606 879 |
| 2012 | F07 | Gran Turismo | 535i 535i-xD 550i 550i-xD |
01 40 2 607 855 |
| 2012 | F10 | ActiveHybrid | 01 40 2 900 579 | |
| 2013 | F10, F11, F07 | Sedan | 528i 528i-xD 535i 535i-xD 550i 550i-xD |
01 40 2 926 029 |
| 2013 | F07 | Gran Turismo | 535i 535i-xD 550i 550i-xD |
01 40 2 926 027 |
| 2013 | F10 | ActiveHybrid 5 | 01 40 2 926 033 | |
| 2014 | F10 | Sedan | 528i, 528i-xD 535i, 535i-xD 535d, 535d-xD 550i, 550i-xD |
01 40 2 928 000 |
| 2015 | F10 | Sedan | 528i, 528i-xD 535i, 535i-xD 550i, 550i-xD 535d, 535d-xD |
01 40 2 954 312 |
| 2016 | F10 | Sedan | 528i, 528i-xD 535i, 535i-xD 550i, 550i-xD 535d, 535d-xD |
01 40 2 972 586 |
| 2017 | F10 | Sedan | 530i, 530i,xD 540i, 540i-xD |
01 40 2 976 346 |
| 7th Generation 2017-present | G30, G31, G38 | |||
| G30=Sedan, G31=Wagon, G38=Long Sedan | ||||
| 2018 | G30 | Sedan | 530i, 530i,xD 540i, 540i-xD 540d, 550i-xD |
01 40 2 989 478 |
| 2019 | G30 | Sedan | 530i, 530i,xD 540i, 540i-xD 550i-xD |
01 40 2 722 630 |
| 2019 | G30 | Sedan | 530e iPerformance 530e-xD iPerform. |
01 40 2 722 600 |
| 2020 | G30 | Sedan | 530e, 530e-xD | 01 40 2 913 849 |
| 2021 | G30 | Sedan | 530i, 530i,xD 540i, 540i-xD 550i-xD |
01 40 5 A11 338 |
| 2022 | G30 | Sedan | 530i, 530i,xD 540i, 540i-xD 550i-xD |
01 40 5 A37 F46 |
| 2023 | G30 | Sedan | 530i, 530i,xD 540i, 540i-xD 550i-xD |
01 40 5 A5E 998 |
