Free BMW 5 Series VIN Decoder
Decode your BMW 5 Series VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 175 variants (1972+). No registration.
1972+ 175 variants DieselPlug-in hybridPetrol
BMW 5 Series specs by variant
Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 5 Series variant in our database (showing 60 of 175).
| Variant | Years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520d 8AT RWD (197 HP) | 2024 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 194 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 520d xDrive 8AT AWD (197 HP) | 2024 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 194 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 8AT RWD (190 HP) | 2024 | — | 2.0 L | 187 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 530e PHEV 8AT RWD (299 HP) | 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.0 L | 187 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 550e xDrive PHEV 8AT AWD (489 HP) | 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | — | — | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| M550i xDrive 8AT AWD (530 HP) | 2021 | Petrol | 4.4 L | 523 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 540d xDrive 8AT AWD (340 HP) | 2021 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 335 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 540i 8AT (333 HP) | 2021 | — | 3.0 L | 328 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 540i xDrive 8AT AWD (333 HP) | 2021 | — | 3.0 L | 328 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 530d 8AT (286 HP) | 2021 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 282 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 530d xDrive 8AT AWD (286 HP) | 2021 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 282 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 530i 8AT (252 HP) | 2021 | — | 2.0 L | 248 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 530i xDrive 8AT AWD (252 HP) | 2021 | — | 2.0 L | 248 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 520d 8AT (190 HP) | 2021 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 187 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 520d xDrive 8AT AWD (190 HP) | 2021 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 187 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 520i 8AT (184 HP) | 2021 | — | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 530e 8AT (292 HP) | 2021 | — | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 530e xDrive 8AT AWD (292 HP) | 2021 | — | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 545e xDrive 290 KW (394 HP) | 2021 | — | — | — | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| m550i xDrive 8AT AWD (462 HP) | 2017 | Petrol | 4.4 L | 456 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 540i 8AT RWD (340 HP) | 2017 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 335 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 540i xDrive 8AT AWD (340 HP) | 2017 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 335 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 530d 8AT RWD (265 HP) | 2017 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 261 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 530d xDrive 8AT AWD (265 HP) | 2017 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 261 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 530i 8AT RWD (252 HP) | 2017 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 249 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 520d 6MT RWD (190 HP) | 2017 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 187 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 520d 8AT RWD (190 HP) | 2017 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 187 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 520d xDrive 8AT AWD AWD (190 HP) | 2017 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 187 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 530e 8AT RWD (252 HP) | 2017 | — | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 550i 8AT RWD (407 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 4.4 L | 402 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 550i xDrive 8AT RWD (407 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 4.4 L | 402 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 535d 8AT RWD (313 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 308 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 535d xDrive 8AT AWD (313 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 308 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 3.0L ActiveHybrid 8AT RWD (340 HP) | 2009 | — | 3.0 L | 302 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 535i 6MT RWD (306 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 302 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 535i 8AT RWD (306 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 302 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 535i xDrive 8AT AWD (306 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 302 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 535d 8AT RWD (300 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 295 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 530i 6MT RWD (272 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 268 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 530i 8AT RWD (272 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 268 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 528i 6MT RWD (258 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 528i 8AT RWD (258 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 530d 6MT RWD (258 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 530d 8AT RWD (258 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 530d xDrive 8AT AWD (258 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 528i 6MT RWD (245 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 241 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 528i 8AT RWD (245 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 241 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 528i xDrive 8AT AWD (245 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 241 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 530d 6MT RWD (245 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 241 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 530d 8AT RWD (245 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 241 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 525d 6MT RWD (218 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 215 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 525d 8AT RWD (218 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 215 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 525d xDrive 8AT AWD (218 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 215 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 523i 6MT RWD (204 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 201 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 523i 8AT RWD (204 HP) | 2009 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 525d 6MT RWD (204 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 201 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 525d 8AT RWD (204 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 520d 6MT RWD (184 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 520d 8AT RWD (184 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 520d EfficientDynamics 6MT RWD (184 HP) | 2009 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
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BMW 5 Series VIN FAQ
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Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the BMW 5 Series made?+
Our database covers the BMW 5 Series for model years 1972+, across 175 variants.
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