S63
BMW · S63 4.4 V8 Twin-Turbo
2011–present
"F10/F90 M5 engine. Hot-V turbo layout. More reliable than N63 base engine due to stronger internals. Rod bearing concern on early units. Oil consumption. Expensive maintenance but less catastrophic than N63."
Mileage Risk Timeline
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Known Issues 2
Rod bearing concern (early units)
▸Oil pressure warning, metallic noise
F10 M5 early production. Later improved.
Ρουλεμάν — πρώιμα F10 M5. Ελέγξτε.
Oil consumption
▸Low oil between services
Twin-turbo V8 consumes oil by design. Monitor closely.
Κατανάλωση λαδιού — κανονική αλλά ελέγξτε συχνά.
Models with S63 3
Other BMW Engines
Tuning Potential
700hp+ Stage 2
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BMW S63 reliable?
The BMW S63 scores 65/100 with a verdict of CAUTION. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €2,000 and €6,500.
What are the common problems with the S63?
The most common issues are:
- Rod bearing concern (early units) — high, repair cost €2,000–€6,000, 80,000 km–150,000 km
- Oil consumption — moderate, repair cost €0–€500, 40,000 km–100,000 km
How much does it cost to repair the S63?
Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €2,000 to €6,500. The most expensive issue is typically .
What years was the S63 produced?
The BMW S63 was produced from 2011 to present. It is a 4395cc V8 petrol turbo engine.
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