Platform Heritage
The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series consists of the BMW F10 (saloon version), F18 (long-wheelbase saloon), BMW F11 (wagon, marketed as Touring) and BMW F07 (fastback/hatchback, marketed as Gran Turismo) executive cars, and was produced by BMW from January 2010 (for the 2011 model year) to 2017. The F10 was launched on 20 March 2010 to domestic market and the F11 in summer 2010. The F07 Gran Turismo was produced from early September 2009 to 2017, being launched in the domestic German market in late October 2009.
The F10 5 Series shares a platform with the F01 7 Series full-size luxury saloon, and the F12 6 Series executive-sized grand tourer. The F10 generation is the first 5 Series to offer a hybrid drivetrain, a turbocharged V8 engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission, a dual-clutch transmission (in the M5), active rear-wheel steering (called "Integral Active Steering"), electric power steering, double-wishbone front suspension, an LCD instrument cluster (called "Black Panel Display"), and automatic parking (called "Parking Assistant"). A long-wheelbase saloon version (model code F18) was sold in China, Mexico, Turkey and the Middle East. Introduced in 2011, the M5 model is powered by the BMW S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The Gran Turismo (F07) is the first and only 5 Series to be produced in a fastback body style with a hatchback boot opening.
In February 2017, the G30 5 Series was released as the successor to the F10. Based on the G30 platform, the G32 6 Series Gran Turismo succeeded the F07.
Source: Wikipedia intro extract · as of Jul 23, 2026
Key facts for this model year
49NHTSA owner complaints
2Safety recalls on file
0Top issue reports · None reported
$0Typical OEM recall remedy cost to you
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System Defect Summaries & Field Data
Active safety recalls on file: 2 (source: NHTSA Recalls API · as of Jul 23, 2026)
Recent recall summaries
Campaign 07V479000 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · API record
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) COULD BE AFFECTED SO THAT ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT.
Campaign 13V407000 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS · API record
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).
Complaint count sourced from NHTSA ODI bulk file — REST complaintsByVehicle returned HTTP error or empty for this nameplate.
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On-Site Bmw 550I Pre-Purchase Checklist
- Verify OBD-II readiness monitors are complete (not recently cleared) using a full protocol scan.
- Compare dashboard mileage to ECU-stored odometer modules where accessible.
- Pull permanent and pending DTCs — not only stored codes visible on the dash.
- Confirm recall remedy completed for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (campaign 07V479000).
- Confirm recall remedy completed for EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS (campaign 13V407000).
- Run a MotoMetrics on-site scan for Bmw 550I before signing the bill of sale.
Bmw OBD-II trouble code quick reference
- P0420 — Catalyst bank 1 efficiency — N54/N55 and B58 oil consumption overlap
- P0171 — System too lean — vacuum leaks and crankcase vent valve
- P0300 — Random misfire — coil packs and fuel injector balance
Generic diagnostic context only — confirm stored, pending, and permanent codes with a full-protocol scan before purchase.