BMW M5 E60 — Reliability

E60 2005–2010 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine S85 — 51/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 4

Engine in this model

CAUTION 51

S85

S85 5.0 V10

E60 M5 / E63 M6 V10 with an 8,250 rpm redline - spectacular and expensive to keep. Rod bearings wear...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Rod bearing wear — engine destruction if not replaced preventively S85 critical 80,000 km – 150,000 km
Throttle actuator failure (two actuators, plastic gears) S85 high 120,000 km
VANOS solenoids and high-pressure pump / line failure S85 high —
High oil consumption S85 minor —