Produced in Germany, Mexico, Indonesia, Egypt, Russia, China, India and Thailand.
Restyling in 2007.
In Kaliningrad, only rear-wheel drive versions were produced. All 4WD vehicles are made in Germany.
Body
Aluminum front fenders and bonnet. There will be no corrosion on them, but repairs after an accident will be expensive.
Electrician
There are a lot of expensive electronics in the car, which fail for various reasons.
By 120 t. Km, the heating of the front seat fails.
In the cold, the joystick freezes on restyled cars. The system crashes if any of the numerous sensors fails, resulting in the replacement of the entire computer ($ 1600) /
There are problems with the ground wire on the right rear light. Contact burns out.
Water can cause the generator clutch to hum.
Engine
The M54B22 engine (170 HP, 2.2 L) was installed on the 520i
The N43B20 engine (170 hp, 2.0 l) was installed on the 520i
The N52B25 engine (177 hp, 2.5 l) was installed on the 523i
The N53B25 engine (190 HP, 2.5 L) was installed on the 523i in the period from 2007 to 2010.
The M54B25 engine (192 HP, 2.5 L) was installed on the 525i in the period from 2003 to 2005.
The N52B25 engine (218 HP, 2.5 L) was installed on 525i in the period from 2005 to 2007.
The N53B30 engine (218 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on 525i in the period from 2007 to 2010.
The M54B30 engine (231 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on the 530i in the period from 2003 to 2005.
The N52B30 engine (258 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on the 530i in the period from 2005 to 2007.
The N53B30 engine (272 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on the 530i in the period from 2007 to 2010.
The N54B30 engine (306 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on the 535i in the period from 2007 to 2010.
The N62B40 engine (306 HP, 4.0 L) was installed on the 540i
The N62B44 engine (333 hp, 4.4 l) was installed on the 545i in the period from 2003 to 2005.
The N62B48 engine (367 HP, 4.8 L) was installed on 550i in the period from 2005 to 2010.
The M47D20 engine (163 hp, 2.0 l) was installed on the 520d in the period from 2005 to 2007.
The N47D20 engine (177 hp, 2.0 l) was installed on the 520d in the period from 2007 to 2010.
The M57D25 engine (177 HP, 2.5 L) was installed on 525d
The M57D30 engine (197 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on 525d in the period from 2007 to 2010.
The M57D30 engine (218 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on the 530d in the period from 2003 to 2005.
The M57D30 engine (231 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on the 530d in the period from 2005 to 2007.
The M57D30 engine (235 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on the 530d in the period from 2007 to 2010.
The M57D30 engine (272 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on the 535d in the period from 2004 to 2007.
The M57D30 engine (286 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on 535d in the period from 2007 to 2010.
Diseases of gasoline engines BMW M (1933-2011)
Diseases of gasoline engines BMW N (2001-present)
Diseases of BMW M Diesel Engines (1983-present)
Diseases of BMW N diesel engines (2006-present)
Common BMW engine diseases
A radiator flows to 150 km. By 170-180 t. Km the pump and cooling system valves fail. Cooling system pipes burst. Thermostat fails. The radiator is leaking.
Engines eat oil.
On pre-styling cars, a valve in the crankcase ventilation system fails every 80 tons. Km. After restyling, it was built into the valve cover and the resource doubled.
The valve cover gasket leaks in the cold with a mileage of about 100 tons. Km.
Sometimes ignition coils fail.
Transmission
When buying an all-wheel drive version, it is necessary to diagnose the all-wheel drive system ($ 200).
On pre-styling cars, the gearbox pallet gasket flows.
On pre-styled cars with automatic transmission, a jolt is felt when turned onD and R ... Partially eliminated partially by updating the box software. After restyling, the problem went away. When changing a driver, the box may kick. According to the regulations, the oil in the automatic transmission does not change.
On automatic transmission 6-26, the turbine shaft wears out up to 80-100 t. Km.
On all-wheel drive versions, up to 150 t. Km, the transfer case motor fails.
Gearbox oil seals flow to 140 km.
The plastic pan of the automatic transmission leads from the temperature drop and an oil leak appears.
Chassis
By 70-90 t. Km on rear-wheel drive versions, the rear suspension wears out completely. Sometimes without H-levers. On all-wheel drive, it runs 140 km. The hub bearings run 170 tons km. The stabilizer racks run 60 tons km. The front suspension runs 90-110 km.
If a rear air suspension is installed, the compressor will wear out due to the poor location of the air intake.
In general, the suspension on all-wheel drive is stronger.
The stabilizer struts run 20-30 km.
The hydraulic actuators of the active stabilizers flow with the dynamic drive system.
Control mechanisms
The weak active steering rack starts knocking ($ 3500) to 100 t. Km, the car floats. Many people change the tie rods at the risk of damaging the bushings, which makes the knocking worse. On pre-styling cars with an active rail, the sensor located at the bottom of the rail fails. The crankcase guard can significantly extend the life of the sensor.
Weak steering shaft.
On all-wheel drive, there are no problems with the steering rack.
Front brake pads run 35 t. Km, rear 80 t. Km. Discs are 2 times longer.
By 180 t. Km the hydraulic booster pump fails. Power steering hoses are flowing.
Other
In general, all the problems of the car are predictable and the increase in reliability in comparison with the previous generation is visible to the naked eye.
Expensive branded service.
Hijacked. They steal mirrors.
The fifth series of BMW cars has been produced since 1972, and the first cars are completely different from modern cars - the German concern has never stood still and constantly used the latest technologies.
There is no limit to perfection
Each subsequent model became more and more perfect and popular, and the sixth generation of BMW "five" became almost a legend.
The BMW E60 passenger car was produced from 2003 to 2010, and it was very noticeably different from its classmates with its rich equipment and electronic equipment.
Even cars of recent years can envy the "five" - \u200b\u200bmany modern foreign cars of the latest years of production do not have such a large number of options.
In 2005, the Bavarian company introduced the world to the BMW E60 in the M5 version, which was equipped with a new 10-cylinder S85 power unit with a capacity of 507 hp. from.
In this configuration, "Beha" is just fire - the car accelerates to "hundreds" in 4.7 seconds.
BMW E60 / E61 was produced in sedan and station wagon bodies, restyled in 2007:
- new optics installed;
- bumpers were replaced;
- fog lights have become different;
- minor changes have affected the interior of the car.
Features of the BMW E60
The predecessor of the 60th series was the E39, and compared to the previous version, the new brand has a revolutionary change.
In particular, this applies to the body - so that the front and rear axles are in the same weight ratio, aluminum body elements were installed in the front of the car:
- front;
- hood;
- front fenders.
The front suspension also has a lot of aluminum parts, although aluminum arms and a beam have already been used on the E39.
Another innovative solution of the German concern is the introduction of the iDrive electronic system into the car, which controls all the electronic components of the car.
Of course, the innovation made the control convenient, but also added a lot of troubles for car owners - if the electronics fail, it is very difficult to understand it.
BMW E60 specifications
The equipment level of the BMW E60 has become significantly higher than that of the E39, and the new car has also turned out to be more comfortable and safe.
"Five" BMW in the sixth generation has the following technical characteristics:
- dimensions - 4.84 / 1.85 / 1.47 m (length / width / height);
- distance between axles (wheelbase) - 2.89 m;
- front / rear wheel track - 1.56 / 1.58 m;
- the number of people in the cabin - 5 (including the driver);
- car weight (equipped) - 1.49 tons;
- gross vehicle weight (five passengers + luggage) - 2.05 tons;
- fuel tank capacity - 70 l;
- trunk volume - 520 liters.
E60 cars were produced in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions; BMWs with 2.5 and 3.0 liters internal combustion engines were equipped with all-wheel drive.
Engine
BMW E60 engines are installed in various types, and if all types of fuel systems are taken into account, there will be a total of 19 modifications.
It is easier to distinguish between motors by volume.
Gasoline:
- 2000 cm 3 (170 HP in two modifications);
- 2300 cm 3 (177/190 HP);
- 2500 cm 3 (192/218 HP);
- 3000 cm 3 (231/258/272 HP);
- 4000 cm 3 (306 hp);
- 4500 cm 3 (333 hp);
- 5000 cm 3 (507 hp);
- 5500 cm 3 (367 HP).
Also, various volumes of diesel engines were installed on BMW:
- 2000 cm 3 (163/177 hp);
- 2500 cm 3 (170/197 hp);
- 3000 cm 3 (235 HP);
- 3500 cm 3 (286 HP).
The engines themselves are quite reliable, but they require careful operation; it is also necessary to use only high-quality fuel and engine oil.
Like all other engines, BMW power units do not tolerate overheating, and in 2.5 and 3.0-liter N52 internal combustion engines, the cylinder block can fail from high temperatures.
Still all BMW engines sin by the fact that they "eat up" the oil a little - but this is not scary, the main thing is to monitor the oil level in the crankcase.
If the flow rate begins to approach the 1l / 1000 km mark, then you should already contact a car service.
On engines N52B30 after 70-80 thousand km they can knock, the problem of their replacement is eliminated.
This phenomenon was observed on motors until 2008, after the engine was modified, and the valves on it were already knocking extremely rarely.
Later, the N52 engine series was replaced by the N53 - the new engines became even more reliable.
Diesel engines are even more critical to the quality of fuel than gasoline ones, and "Behu" diesel fuel should be refueled only at the "correct" gas stations.
First of all, the turbine breaks down from poor diesel fuel, problems can begin at the first hundred thousand kilometers.
Even on the motors, the ventilation system is often clogged, and if it clogs, oil begins to flow from all the cracks.
BMW diesel engines also have one very good quality - it is traditionally believed that a diesel engine does not start well in cold weather, but BMW engines break this "tradition", they start without any problems at ambient temperatures down to -300C.
Transmission
BMW E60 is equipped with two types of gearboxes:
- mechanical "six-steps";
- six-speed automatic machines.
The mechanical part of both transmission options is very reliable, but the electronic control system on the automatic transmission can malfunction.
The problem is eliminated by flashing the control unit - another program is installed, errors are erased from the computer's memory.
There has long been a heated debate about changing the oil in an automatic transmission - whether it is necessary to change it at all or not.
According to the factory conditions, the automatic gearbox does not need to change the oil at all for its entire service life, it is only required to top up if necessary.
Servicemen, however, claim that changing the oil in the automatic transmission will not hurt, but what needs to be "poured" into the transmission cannot really answer.
Many car owners have come to this opinion - if there are no problems with the box, nothing needs to be done with it.
Electrical part
Low-quality gasoline primarily affects not the mechanical part of the engine, but the electrics - various sensors fail:
- fuel pump;
- nozzles.
Also, the catalyst is clogged with soot and soot, and its replacement costs very decent money.
Many car owners, in order to save money, put a flame arrester and "snag", but it is better to install a new one.
Chassis
The suspension of the BMW E60 is very soft, it easily swallows any spots on the roads.
On the one hand, this is a plus, but on the other hand, and a minus, those who like to drive a car quickly kill the "hodovka", despite its survivability.
Traditionally, the stabilizer struts and the steering rack are considered weak on BMWs.
A new rail costs about $ 2,000, although you can buy a remanufactured mechanism or a used part at a car breakdown. It is difficult to say how much used rake "passes".
The BMW 5 Series E60 is a 4-door sedan (the station wagon, unlike previous generations, received its own index - E61) of the business class. "Five" E60 became the fifth generation in the history of the legendary Bavarian model, created back in 1972. Production of the fifth generation began in 2003 and ended in 2010, when the E60 was replaced.
Along with the main BMW plant in the Bavarian city of Dingolfing, the BMW 5 Series (E60) was assembled in 8 more countries - Mexico, Indonesia, China, Egypt, Malaysia, Iran, Thailand and Russia.
The history of the creation of the BMW 5 Series E60
The debut of the BMW 5 E60 took place in June 2003. She changed the model on the assembly line, which entered the market in 1995 and became one of the most successful in the history of the brand. The E60 was designed by David Arcangeli, who started his career at Pininfarina. It caused a lively controversy among critics and fans of the brand, the main reason for which was the cardinal difference from its predecessor. However, the author of the new design concept was not Arcangeli, but BMW chief designer Chris Bangle. A few years earlier, it was he who created the exterior of the flagship BMW 7 Series E65 2002 model year, which became the benchmark for the entire model range of the Bavarian manufacturer.
Fans of the Bavarian brand are still condemning the creations of the former chief designer Chris Bangle, only the design of the first generation BMW X5 raises criticism
In 2005, a new generation of BMW M5 was presented, which for the first time in the history of the M-series received a 10-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 507 hp. It is noteworthy that the supercharged V8, which was installed on the Alpina B5, which debuted in the same year, developed 7 hp. less. At the same time - 700 against 520 Nm in the V10.
In 2007, the BMW 5 E60 was restyled - the shape of the front bumper, PTF changed, the front and rear optics were updated. Some changes have also taken place in the interior, but they were cosmetic in nature. In December 2010, the Dingolfing plant was closed in preparation for assembly of the E60's successor, the new BMW 5 Series F10.
Some of the structural elements of the BMW 5 Series body are not welded, but literally glued together
Technical features of the BMW 5 Series E60
One of the features of the BMW 5 E60 was the use of new materials in the assembly of the body. The front fenders, the hood, as well as the side members with support "cups" and some parts of the suspension are made of light aluminum alloy. This was necessary to achieve the optimum axle weight distribution - 50:50. Interestingly, rivets and special glue were used to attach the light-alloy spars to the steel elements of the load-bearing frame.
Another innovation, first introduced in the fifth generation of the BMW 5 Series E60, is the iDrive common computer interface, which controls all of the vehicle's electronic systems, from climate control to navigation. It caused a lot of fierce controversy among the owners, who often complained about the complexity of the interface and various problems. The latter were usually eliminated by flashing the system at the dealership. Over time, BMW engineers have managed to improve the system both in terms of functionality and reliability.
Pros and cons of BMW 5 Series E60
In general, experts assess the engines installed on the BMW 5 E60 as reliable enough. However, one weak point is also known - the bi-Vanos variable valve timing system is too sensitive to oil quality. Despite the fact that, on average, an indicator indicating the need to replace it lights up every 15-20 thousand km, taking into account the Russian operating conditions, experts recommend changing the oil every 8-10 thousand. The weak point of diesel engines of the N47 and N57 series are , and an exhaust gas recirculation valve. Their resource is about 150 thousand km.
And if the jamming of the EGR valve only leads to unstable operation of the engine, then the dampers can come off, and their fragments can get into the cylinders, which will require an overhaul of the engine. Therefore, many specialized services suggest eliminating the problem by removing unreliable dampers and turning off the EGR system as a preventive measure.Also, the disadvantages include a small resource of catalytic converters, which is about 100 thousand km, a high probability of failure of the steering rack and hydraulic motors of active stabilizers in the suspension Dynamic Drive. Among the advantages are the high corrosion resistance of the body and reliability.
Along with the usual 5 Series E60 at the plant in Dingolfing, an armored special version of Security was assembled, withstanding a point-blank shot from a 44-caliber pistol
In addition to the usual "fifth series" sedan, an armored special version of Security with a level of protection VR4 was assembled at the plant in Dingolfing. It can withstand a shot from a .44 caliber pistol and can travel up to 50 km on flat tires.
Fans of the fifth series were concerned for a long time with the question of which car would be faster - an atmospheric BMW M5 or a turbocharged Alpina B5 (in those years, the Bavarians had not yet begun to massively use supercharging on gasoline engines). To the delight of some and the disappointment of others, both "special versions" of the E60 showed the same dynamics - 4.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h.
Contrary to popular belief, the BMW 5 E60 was not the first "five" to receive an all-wheel drive transmission. Long before its appearance, there was a modification of the 525iX, which was released in a circulation of only 9366 copies.
BMW 5 Series E60 in comparison with classmates
Experts point out that the BMW 5 E60 is one of the most manageable cars in the business class, thanks in large part to the traditionally stiffer suspension. Other advantages include a comfortable fit and good noise isolation, which "blurs the feeling of speed."
Figures and awards
Sales statistics have become a powerful argument in the dispute over the exterior of the BMW 5 E60. In the period from 2003 to 2009, 1,369,817 vehicles (including E61 station wagons) found their owners. This made the model the best-selling "fifth series" in history.
BMW 5 E60 became the best car of 2005 in its class, according to the automobile magazine What Car ?.
In 2006, the sedan received the title of Best New Luxury / Prestige Car in Canada.
The target audience of the BMW 5 E60, according to statistics, is younger than buyers of other business sedans: their average age is from 25 to 35 years. For young people, the decisive criterion for choosing a BMW was not only status and comfort, but also the ability to drive dynamically.
Led by Christopher Bangle. Through his passion for experimentation and fantasy, episode five in the back of E60 it will look relevant and attractive for many motorists for a long time.
Moreover, the excellent anti-corrosion coating of the body allows you to operate it for a long time without any problems. Separately, it is worth noting the Russian-made E60 cars. Since 2004, the Kaliningrad Automobile Plant began to produce the fifth BMW series, adapted to the conditions of Russia, with a higher ground clearance and crankcase protection.
We will not even dwell on the "driving pleasure" in the cars of the Bavarian fifth series. So much has been written about this that those who have not yet driven this car should get behind the wheel of a "five" and experience these indescribable sensations from owning SUCH a car. Let's dwell on the “bottlenecks” of the development of specialists from Bavaria.
The first is the electronic equipment that BMW E60 cars are fully equipped with. This is especially true for cars of the first years of production (since 1983). Failure of one of their electronic units could entail the need to rewrite the entire system. Installation on later "fives" iDrive interface allowed to significantly smooth out this problem.
The BMW company - "Bavarian Motor Plants" - has always been famous for its power plants, the quality of which is indisputable, and the BMW 5 Series clearly demonstrates this. Engines, which are equipped with cars of the fifth series in the back of the E60, differ in great variety: from a two-liter gasoline engine with 163 horsepower to a V-shaped petrol volume of five liters with a capacity of over 500 horsepower installed on a "charged" version of the BMW M5. In Russia, the most popular engines are BMW 525i - six-cylinder in-line with a capacity of 218 hp, as well as two- and three-liter diesel engines.
But ... good driving characteristics, adrenaline, which the driver gets while driving these powerful and comfortable cars, provoke their active use, and this pleasure is not cheap. Fuel consumption per hundred kilometers in gasoline versions of the E60 in the urban cycle can reach 15 liters or even more. It should be borne in mind that bMW engines require high-quality fuel... Only then will the engine be able to work out the huge resource laid down by the manufacturer. It is also necessary to monitor the oil level. Its consumption for 15 thousand kilometers (service interval) with intensive use of a car can be several liters.
Especially the character of the owner of the BMW E60 affects the durability of the car's gearbox. For those who like to "jerk" from a place, the automatic checkpoint will not serve even up to one hundred thousand kilometers. Mechanics in this regard are much more durable. This driving style will also affect the service life of the shock absorbers - no more than 50 thousand kilometers. The fifth series BMW E60 is equipped with automatic and manual six-speed gearboxes, the M5 has a robot with two clutches SMG - 7. The rigid suspension of the fifth series E60 cars is worth mentioning separately. Although, the sports temperament of the models, perhaps, does not mean otherwise.
In conclusion, I would like to say that BMW does not have any significant shortcomings in the E60 body. The problem with the steering rack inherent in many Bavarian models (after 30 thousand kilometers it starts leaking or knocking) and, due to the low quality of Russian gasoline, the failure of engine parts (crankcase gas recirculation valves, exhaust gas neutralizers, spark plugs, generator bearings). Therefore, in the case of buying a car with a "history", it is worth spending money on a good diagnosis. This will help avoid many problems.
Dimensions:
length, mm - 4841 \\ 4843,
width, mm - 1846,
height, mm - 1468 \\ 1491,
wheelbase, mm - 2888,
front track, mm - 1558,
nazik
wrote 03-Oct-2012 13:27
gelding gamno
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ROSTISLAV
wrote on 26-September-2012 21:11
I work in a taxi on the E-39 C DV. M-52 7 YEARS, MILEAGE 550.000 KM, LOOKING FOR A WORTHY REPLACEMENT ?!
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max
wrote 06-Nov-2012 17:23
but what about the fragility and glitches in the electrics? is it really fiction?
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XO
wrote 11-April-2012 00:56
There is nothing good about them. Yes, beautiful, but no more, there is no reliability. It is not for nothing that they are recalled by the manufacturer throughout the world. Recently I had such a car burned down and there is no one to present the claims to anyone. no longer under warranty. In short, the BMW E-60 is completely disappointed.
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Evgesha
wrote on 16-Feb-2012 19:35
Excellent mechanic box and reliable car
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eve
wrote 12-October-2011 22:37
I'm sorry! I got distracted! I wanted to write meren next to it is not worth it! I am delighted with the box! It is really sensitive, soft and also adaptive!
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Eve
wrote on 12-October-2011 22:32
softly almost imperceptible! a huge difference, cannot be compared with a measure (although it is also an excellent brand)
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Dynamics, handling, prestige and the word "BMW" have long been synonymous. However, for everything someday comes the reckoning. What will have to sacrifice in case of purchasing a supported BMW five in the back of E60 / E61 (2003-2009)?
Due to the fact that Chris Bangle worked on the design of the E60 body (and not only), the "five" was not immediately accepted by the public.
After the strict and fanciful BMW 5th series in the back of the E39, which many considered, and still consider, the best "five" in terms of design, the E60 seemed too "colorful" and catchy. As a result, supporters and opponents were divided into two hostile camps, where each has its own truth. It only remains to add that over time, the E60 began to be perceived not so emotionally, and in our time this body does not look outdated even today and attracts attention on the road.
So, a year after the debut of the E60, a station wagon appeared in the sedan body, the series of which was E61. - each motorist will determine for himself.
The line of gasoline power plants was as follows: 2.2 L (170 horsepower), 2.5 L (192 horse power), 3 L (231 horse power), and the most powerful 4.4 L V8 (333 horse power). The power range of smaller turbodiesels is a six-cylinder 3-liter with a capacity of 218 horsepower and a four-cylinder turbo diesel engine developing 163 horsepower, which appeared in 2005. In the same year, the "six" with a volume of 2.5 liters and a capacity of 177 horsepower became the basic power plant. It is worth noting that the power of the 2.5 and 3 liter engines has increased. In the course of restyling, which was produced in 2007, the range of power units was replenished with a four-cylinder two-liter engine with a capacity of 170 horsepower.
After 100,000 kilometers, exhaust gas converters can "live long" - they simply bake and fall apart. with platinum electrodes it is usually enough for 30,000 - 40,000 kilometers, adjusted for our harsh operating conditions, for in Europe they serve up to 100,000 kilometers, or even more.
The bearings of the cooled generators are also not the strong point of this car - they serve an average of 50,000 kilometers and are changed only as an assembly. It is also recommended, from time to time, to clean the injection system, but there is no need to remove the injectors from the engine.
Gearboxes
No particular problems were noticed, however, diagnostics, nevertheless, will not hurt. The clutch serves up to 150,000 kilometers, under the condition of normal operation, it will last 3 times less for "racers". It is recommended to change the oil in the boxes every 60,000 kilometers.
BMW suspension
The weak point is the steering rack, which, as a rule, "does not go" more than 100,000 kilometers. Ball joints and silent blocks of the rear arms of the BMW 5-series E60 urgently requires special attention, taking into account the quality of Russian roads. Therefore, it is worth doing it more often, especially if you have a garage with a pit.
Outcome
BMW 5 Series E60 is capable of delivering a lot of driving pleasure, but you have to pay for the pleasure. Think again before deciding to buy this vehicle from the aftermarket. Be sure to go through the diagnostics and check the "history" of the car, as the car thieves did not deprive the E60 of attention. Good luck!
