BMW M5 E39 — Reliability

E39 1998–2003 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine S62 — 72/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 2

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 72

S62

S62 5.0 V8

E39 M5 V8. High-revving naturally aspirated masterpiece. Rod bearing concerns at high mileage. VANOS...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Throttle actuator failure S62 high 80,000 km – 150,000 km
Rod bearing wear at high mileage S62 high 120,000 km – 200,000 km