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BMW X5 problems: all generations

We have documented 4 generations of the BMW X5: X5 E53 (1999–2006), X5 E70 (2006–2013), X5 F15 (2013–2018) and X5 G05 (2018–today). The one with the best score is the BMW X5 G05 (6.4/10). Choose the generation or the year to see its faults, the engines best avoided and what to check before buying.

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  1. BMW X5 E53

    1999–2006

    Engines and gearboxes: BMW M57, BMW M54, ZF 6HP gearbox, BMW N62 / N63

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.5 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. BMW X5 E70

    2006–2013

    Engines and gearboxes: BMW N57, BMW M57, BMW N62 / N63, ZF 6HP gearbox, BMW N54/N55, BMW N52 / N53

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.2 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  3. BMW X5 F15

    2013–2018

    Engines and gearboxes: BMW N57, BMW N62 / N63, BMW N54/N55, ZF 8HP gearbox

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.6 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  4. BMW X5 G05

    2018–today

    Engines and gearboxes: BMW B58, BMW B57

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.4 out of 10MotorFiable Score

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