Free BMW 5 Series VIN Decoder
Look up available BMW 5 Series vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 175 listed variants. Free, no registration.
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BMW 5 Series specs by variant
All 175 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 37 variants
| Variant | Listed 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 | — |
| 540d xDrive 8AT AWD (340 HP) | 2021–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 335 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| 535d 8AT RWD (300 HP) | 2009–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 295 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | 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 | — | — |
| 530d 8AT RWD (245 HP) | 2009–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 241 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | 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 | — | — |
| 525d 8AT RWD (204 HP) | 2009–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 520d 8AT RWD (184 HP) | 2009–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 535d 6AT RWD (286 HP) | 2007–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 282 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 530d 6AT RWD (235 HP) | 2007–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 232 bhp | AUTOMATIC 6sp | RWD | — |
| 530d xDrive 6AT AWD (235 HP) | 2007–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 232 bhp | AUTOMATIC 6sp | — | — |
| 525d 6AT RWD (197 HP) | 2007–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 194 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 525d xDrive 6AT AWD (197 HP) | 2007–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 194 bhp | AUTOMATIC 6sp | — | — |
| 520d 6AT RWD (177 HP) | 2007–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 174 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 520d Special Edition 6AT RWD (163 HP) | 2007–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 161 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 530d 5AT RWD (193 HP) | 2000–? | Diesel | 2.9 L | 190 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525d 5AT RWD (163 HP) | 2000–? | Diesel | 2.5 L | 161 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 530d 4AT RWD (184 HP) | 1995–? | Diesel | 2.9 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 525d 4AT RWD (163 HP) | 1995–? | Diesel | 2.5 L | 161 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 525tds 5AT RWD (143 HP) | 1995–? | Diesel | 2.5 L | 141 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525 TDS 4AT RWD (143 HP) | 1988–? | Diesel | 2.5 L | 141 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 524 TD 4AT RWD (115 HP) | 1988–? | Diesel | 2.4 L | 114 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 525 TD 4AT RWD (115 HP) | 1988–? | Diesel | 2.5 L | 113 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 524td 4AT RWD (115 HP) | 1981–? | Diesel | 2.4 L | 113 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
Fuel not listed · AUTOMATIC 11 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520i 8AT RWD (190 HP) | 2024–? | — | 2.0 L | 187 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| 530e 8AT RWD (252 HP) | 2017–? | — | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 3.0L ActiveHybrid 8AT RWD (340 HP) | 2009–? | — | 3.0 L | 302 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
Plug-in hybrid · AUTOMATIC 2 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 54 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M550i xDrive 8AT AWD (530 HP) | 2021–? | Petrol | 4.4 L | 523 bhp | 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 | — | — |
| 530i 8AT RWD (252 HP) | 2017–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 249 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| 530i 8AT RWD (272 HP) | 2009–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 268 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 528i 8AT RWD (258 HP) | 2009–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | 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 | — | — |
| 523i 8AT RWD (204 HP) | 2009–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 8AT RWD (184 HP) | 2009–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| 550i 6AT RWD (367 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 4.8 L | 362 bhp | AUTOMATIC 6sp | RWD | — |
| 535i xDrive 6AT AWD (306 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 302 bhp | AUTOMATIC 6sp | RWD | — |
| 540i 6AT RWD (306 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 4.0 L | 302 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 530i 6AT RWD (272 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 268 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 530i xDrive 6AT AWD (272 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 268 bhp | AUTOMATIC | — | — |
| 528i xDrive 6AT AWD (230 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 227 bhp | AUTOMATIC 6sp | — | — |
| 525i xDrive 6AT AWD (218 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 215 bhp | AUTOMATIC | — | — |
| 523i 6AT RWD (190 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 188 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 520i 6AT RWD (170 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 540i 5AT RWD (286 HP) | 2000–? | Petrol | 4.4 L | 282 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 535i 5AT RWD (245 HP) | 2000–? | Petrol | 3.5 L | 241 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 530i 5AT RWD (231 HP) | 2000–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 228 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525i 5AT RWD (192 HP) | 2000–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 189 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 5AT RWD (170 HP) | 2000–? | Petrol | 2.2 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 528i 5AT RWD (193 HP) | 1995–? | Petrol | 2.8 L | 190 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 523i 5AT RWD (170 HP) | 1995–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 5AT RWD (150 HP) | 1995–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 530i 5AT RWD (218 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 215 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 535i 4AT RWD (211 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 3.4 L | 208 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 525i 4AT RWD (192 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 189 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 525ix 5AT RWD (192 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 189 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | — | — |
| 530i 4AT RWD (188 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 185 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 525i 4AT RWD (170 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 4AT RWD (129 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 127 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 518i 4AT RWD (115 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 113 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 535i 4AT RWD (218 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 3.4 L | 215 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 528i 3AT RWD (184 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.8 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 525i 3AT RWD (150 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 148 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 525e 4AT RWD (129 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.7 L | 127 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 3AT RWD (125 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 123 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 525e 4AT RWD (125 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.7 L | 123 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 528e 3AT RWD (122 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.7 L | 120 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 530i 3AT RWD (178 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 176 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 528i 3AT RWD (177 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 2.8 L | 175 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 528 3AT RWD (165 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 2.8 L | 163 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 525 3AT RWD (145 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 143 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 3AT RWD (130 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 128 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 520 3AT RWD (115 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 113 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 518 3AT RWD (90 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 89 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
Diesel · MANUAL 23 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520d 6MT RWD (190 HP) | 2017–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 187 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 530d 6MT RWD (258 HP) | 2009–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 530d 6MT RWD (245 HP) | 2009–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 241 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 525d 6MT RWD (218 HP) | 2009–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 215 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 525d 6MT RWD (204 HP) | 2009–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 201 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 520d 6MT RWD (184 HP) | 2009–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 520d EfficientDynamics 6MT RWD (184 HP) | 2009–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 520d Special Edition 6MT RWD (163 HP) | 2009–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 161 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 530d 6MT RWD (235 HP) | 2007–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 232 bhp | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 530d xDrive 6MT AWD (235 HP) | 2007–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 232 bhp | MANUAL | — | — |
| 525d 6MT RWD (197 HP) | 2007–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 194 bhp | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 525d xDrive 6MT AWD (197 HP) | 2007–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 194 bhp | MANUAL | — | — |
| 520d 6MT RWD (177 HP) | 2007–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 174 bhp | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 530d 5MT RWD (193 HP) | 2000–? | Diesel | 2.9 L | 190 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525d 5MT RWD (163 HP) | 2000–? | Diesel | 2.5 L | 161 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 520d 5MT RWD (136 HP) | 2000–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 134 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 530d 5MT RWD (184 HP) | 1995–? | Diesel | 2.9 L | 181 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525tds 5MT RWD (143 HP) | 1995–? | Diesel | 2.5 L | 141 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525td 5MT RWD (115 HP) | 1995–? | Diesel | 2.5 L | 114 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525 TDS 5MT RWD (143 HP) | 1988–? | Diesel | 2.5 L | 141 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 524 TD 5MT RWD (115 HP) | 1988–? | Diesel | 2.4 L | 114 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525 TD 5MT RWD (115 HP) | 1988–? | Diesel | 2.5 L | 113 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 524td 5MT RWD (115 HP) | 1981–? | Diesel | 2.4 L | 113 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
Petrol · MANUAL 48 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i 6MT RWD (306 HP) | 2009–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 302 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 530i 6MT RWD (272 HP) | 2009–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 268 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 528i 6MT RWD (258 HP) | 2009–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 528i 6MT RWD (245 HP) | 2009–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 241 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 523i 6MT RWD (204 HP) | 2009–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 201 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 6MT RWD (184 HP) | 2009–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 550i 6MT RWD (367 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 4.8 L | 362 bhp | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 535i xDrive 6MT AWD (306 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 302 bhp | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 540i 6MT RWD (306 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 4.0 L | 302 bhp | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 530i xDrive 6MT AWD (272 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 268 bhp | MANUAL | — | — |
| 528i xDrive 6MT AWD (230 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 227 bhp | MANUAL | — | — |
| 525i 6AT RWD (218 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 215 bhp | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 525i 6MT RWD (218 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 215 bhp | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 525i xDrive 6MT AWD (218 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 215 bhp | MANUAL | — | — |
| 523i 6MT RWD (190 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 188 bhp | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 520i 6MT RWD (170 HP) | 2007–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 530i 5MT RWD (231 HP) | 2000–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 228 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525i 5MT RWD (192 HP) | 2000–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 189 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 5MT RWD (170 HP) | 2000–? | Petrol | 2.2 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 528i 5MT RWD (193 HP) | 1995–? | Petrol | 2.8 L | 190 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 523i 5MT RWD (170 HP) | 1995–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 5MT RWD (150 HP) | 1995–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 540i 6MT RWD (286 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 4.0 L | 282 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 530i 5MT RWD (218 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 215 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 535i 5MT RWD (211 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 3.4 L | 208 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525ix 5MT RWD (192 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 189 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | — | — |
| 530i 5MT RWD (188 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 185 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525i 5MT RWD (170 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 5MT RWD (129 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 127 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 518i 5MT RWD (115 HP) | 1988–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 113 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 535i 5MT RWD (218 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 3.4 L | 215 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 528i 5MT RWD (184 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.8 L | 181 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525i 4MT RWD (150 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 525i 5MT RWD (150 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525e 5MT RWD (129 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.7 L | 127 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 4MT RWD (125 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 123 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 5MT RWD (125 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 123 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 525e 5MT RWD (125 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.7 L | 123 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 528e 5MT RWD (122 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 2.7 L | 120 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 518i 5MT RWD (102 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 101 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 518 4MT RWD (90 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 89 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 518 5MT RWD (90 HP) | 1981–? | Petrol | 1.8 L | 89 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 530i 4MT RWD (178 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 176 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 528i 4MT RWD (177 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 2.8 L | 175 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 528 4MT RWD (165 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 2.8 L | 163 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 525 4MT RWD (145 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 2.5 L | 143 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 520i 4MT RWD (130 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 128 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 520 4MT RWD (115 HP) | 1972–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 113 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.
Reading your BMW 5 Series result
These model-code examples apply to BMW VINs beginning WBA, WBS, WBX or WBY. Other formats are checked against the available source data.
A model code can identify a family
For the supported European BMW format, characters 4–5 identify a model family in our decoder. Some codes also narrow the chassis generation. A family match does not identify every engine, gearbox or factory option.
A generation is not a build year
Our decoder does not read position 10 as a year for WBA, WBS, WBX and WBY VINs. If the exact year is missing, use the registration document or build label to select the right year in Refine. North American formats, including 5UX, use a different year rule.
Check the body style before choosing specifications
A 3 Series sedan, Touring and Gran Turismo can share a model-family name while using different bodies and specifications. Match the chassis and body to your car before using a variant from the catalog. The listed variants are alternatives, not your vehicle’s equipment list.
| Code | Model family | Mapped generation |
|---|---|---|
| 5A | 5 Series | F10 |
| 5D | 5 Series | Not resolved by this code |
| DD | 5 Series | E39 |
| HE | 5 Series | E34 |
| JA | 5 Series | G30 |
| NA | 5 Series | E60 |
These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.
How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.
Using the BMW 5 Series specifications
Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.
Other 5 Series generations and versions
The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.
Other BMW models
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1 Series1 Series (F20)1 Series 3 doors (E81)1 Series 3 doors (F21) LCI1 Series 3-door (F21)1 Series 5 doors (E87)1 Series 5 doors (F20) LCI1 Series 5-door (E87) LCI1 Series 5-door (F20) LCI1 Series Convertible (E88)1 Series Coupe (E82)1 Series Coupe (E82) LCI1 Series M Coupe (E82)1 Series Sedan (F52)150016002 Series2 Series Active Tourer2 Series Active Tourer (F45)2 Series Convertible2 Series Convertible (F23) LCI2 Series Coupe (G42)2 Series Gran Tourer (F45)2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)
BMW 5 Series VIN FAQ
What can a BMW 5 Series VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the BMW 5 Series identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the BMW 5 Series dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1972–? across 175 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the BMW 5 Series VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.
Look up your BMW 5 Series VIN
Find available details for a supported 17-character VIN. Free, no registration.
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