Front control arm bushes
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Shimmy under braking
Fix: Replace bushes / arms
€250–600
Common faults, service intervals and costs
BMW X5 (G05)
2018–now
3
engines covered
8
known faults
27,850
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
29
official recalls
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The BMW X5 (G05) has been built since 2018.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 8 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Injectors and ignition coils (V8 twin-turbo): it usually appears at 60,000–140,000 km and costs €600–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (8.9 %), lights, wipers and visibility (2.9 %), exhaust, emissions and leaks (0.9 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: tyres and wheels. It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension, lights, wipers and visibility.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0d (BMW B57) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · BMW LL-04 · ~6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 3.0 petrol (BMW B58) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · BMW Longlife-01 FE / LL-17 FE+ · every 15,000 km |
| 4.4 V8 twin-turbo (BMW N63) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · BMW LL-01 / LL-04 · ~8.5–10 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Run-flat tyres (harsh, expensive)
usually 0–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Harsh ride; expensive to replace
Fix: Budget accordingly
free / recall
Faults by engine
3.0d (BMW B57)
AdBlue / NOx sensor
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace sensor or doser
€300–900
3.0 petrol (BMW B58)
Coolant loss (plastic coolant pipes / expansion tank)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant warning, sweet smell, level drops
Fix: Find and replace the leaking pipe or tank
€150–600
Oil filter housing gasket leak
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Oil smell, oil on the engine or the drive belt
Fix: Replace the gasket
€150–500
4.4 V8 twin-turbo (BMW N63)
Injectors and ignition coils (V8 twin-turbo)
usually 60,000–140,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Misfire, rough cold start, smell of fuel
Fix: Replace the injectors with the latest version, plus coils and plugs
€600–2,500
Turbo coolant and oil lines leaking (engine valley)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smell of coolant, low coolant warning, oil smoke from the top of the engine
Fix: Replace the lines and seals in the engine valley
€600–2,000
Gearboxes
Steptronic (ZF 6HP / 8HP)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 3.0d (BMW B57) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Transfer case / rear differential oilTransmission | every 80,000 km | €60–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| AdBlue top-upEmissions | every 15,000 km | €10–30 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| AWD coupling (Haldex) oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km or every 36 months | €60–150 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 27,850 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.4 % | 0.7 % | 1.1 % | 2.0 % |
| Suspension | 0.6 % | 0.8 % | 1.6 % | 2.2 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.0 % | 0.3 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 8.4 % | 8.9 % | 10.5 % | 7.4 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 2.2 % | 2.9 % | 3.0 % | 4.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.7 % | 0.9 % | 2.1 % | 2.8 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 182 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (29). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Fire risk Replace the Engine Starter Motor02/03/2026 · R/2026/054
- Fire risk Replace the Engine Starter Motor07/10/2025 · R/2025/406
- Visibility Check Windscreen Bonding reworking if necessary03/09/2025 · R/2025/360
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement24/10/2024 · R/2024/414
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Integrated Braking System13/09/2024 · R/2024/383
- Engine / loss of power Engine Starter Motor / DME Software Update14/08/2024 · R/2024/319
- Other Owners Manual G0501/07/2024 · R/2024/269
- Seat belt Seat Belt Warning (Front Seat Belts)20/05/2024 · R/2024/262
The other recalls (21) are listed in the app.
Other generations
BMW X1 (E84) 2009–2015BMW X1 (F48) 2015–2022BMW X1 (U11) 2022–BMW X2 (F39) 2018–2023BMW X3 (E83) 2003–2010BMW X3 (F25) 2010–2017BMW X3 (G01) 2017–2024BMW X5 (E53) 1999–2006BMW X5 (E70) 2006–2013BMW X5 (F15) 2013–2018BMW X4 (F26) 2014–2018
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026