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Look up available BMW 5 Series (F10) LCI 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. 30 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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2014–? 30 variants PetrolDiesel
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Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, via Wikimedia Commons

Checking your BMW 5 Series (F10) LCI identification

F10 LCI catalog, with a separate facelift check

Choose the right specification

This catalog is labeled F10 LCI. BMW documented the updated 5 Series range in 2013, but our short F10 model-code match does not independently prove that a car is the facelift version. It also does not make a Touring or Gran Turismo specification interchangeable with the saloon.

  • Confirm the build information and the applicable pre-update or updated specification.
  • Keep the engine and gearbox from the same documented variant rather than combining figures across rows.

Model references are linked below. Code examples describe this tool’s coverage and are not manufacturer certification.

Find the VIN, then select the matching manual

BMW USA identifies the windscreen and driver’s door jamb as places to read the VIN. Its digital manual service accepts all 17 characters and supports selected model years. For an imported car, use the manual for its original market; the US illustration is not a promise about every BMW body or right-hand-drive version.

Reference checked . Follow the edition and market stated for each source.

Check the engine update as well as the facelift

BMW’s September 2014 announcement describes new 518d and 520d diesel engines with 110 kW and 140 kW respectively, each 5 kW above its predecessor. This update sits within the F10 LCI period: the facelift label alone cannot establish the diesel specification.

  1. For an advert around the update period, request the original build specification and documented power. Do not assign the newer engine solely from a registration date or the LCI label.
  2. Confirm Sedan versus Touring and rear-wheel drive versus xDrive before comparing figures. The announcement covers several body and drive combinations, not one universal 520d specification.
  3. Match the transmission and tyre specification before using published consumption. BMW gives different ranges for these configurations; a brochure’s lowest figure is not a measured result for the advertised car.

Source: BMW: 2014 518d and 520d engine update. Example checked . These are document-checking steps, not a completed inspection of your car.

BMW 5 Series (F10) LCI specs by variant

All 30 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.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 8 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
550i 8AT RWD (450 HP) 2014–? Petrol 4.4 L 444 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
550i xDrive 8AT RWD (450 HP) 2014–? Petrol 4.4 L 444 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
5 ActiveHybrid 8AT AWD (340 HP) 2014–? Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
535i 8AT RWD (306 HP) 2014–? Petrol 3.0 L 302 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
535i xDrive 8AT AWD (306 HP) 2014–? Petrol 3.0 L 302 bhp AUTOMATIC — —
528i 8AT RWD (245 HP) 2014–? Petrol 2.0 L 241 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
528i xDrive 8AT AWD (245 HP) 2014–? Petrol 2.0 L 241 bhp AUTOMATIC — —
520i 8AT RWD (184 HP) 2014–? Petrol 2.0 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 12 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
M550d xDrive 8AT AWD (381 HP) 2014–? Diesel 3.0 L 375 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
535d 8AT RWD (313 HP) 2014–? Diesel 3.0 L 308 bhp AUTOMATIC RWD —
535d xDrive 8AT AWD (313 HP) 2014–? Diesel 3.0 L 308 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
530d 8AT RWD (258 HP) 2014–? Diesel 3.0 L 255 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
530d xDrive 8AT AWD (258 HP) 2014–? Diesel 3.0 L 255 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
525d 8AT (218 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
525d xDrive 8AT (218 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
520d 8AT RWD (190 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 186 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
520d xDrive 8AT AWD (190 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 186 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
520d 8AT RWD (184 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
518d 8AT RWD (150 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
518d 8AT RWD (143 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 141 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 3 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
535i 6MT RWD (306 HP) 2014–? Petrol 3.0 L 302 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
528i 6MT RWD (245 HP) 2014–? Petrol 2.0 L 241 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
520i 6MT RWD (184 HP) 2014–? Petrol 2.0 L 181 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
Diesel · MANUAL 7 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
530d 6MT RWD (258 HP) 2014–? Diesel 3.0 L 255 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
525d 6MT RWD (218 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 215 bhp MANUAL RWD —
520d 6MT RWD (190 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 186 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
520d 6MT RWD (184 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 181 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
520d EfficientDynamics 6MT RWD (184 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 181 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
518d 6MT RWD (150 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
518d 6MT RWD (143 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.0 L 141 bhp MANUAL 6sp 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 (F10) LCI 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.

Examples recognized by this decoder, VIN positions 4–5
CodeModel familyMapped generation
5A5 SeriesF10

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 (F10) LCI 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.

5 Series5 Series (E60)5 Series Gran Turismo5-Series Touring

Other BMW models

Compare another model, or see all BMW models.

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 (F10) LCI VIN FAQ

What can a BMW 5 Series (F10) LCI 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 (F10) LCI identification number?+
BMW USA identifies the windscreen and driver’s door jamb as places to read the VIN. Its digital manual service accepts all 17 characters and supports selected model years. For an imported car, use the manual for its original market; the US illustration is not a promise about every BMW body or right-hand-drive version.
What do the BMW 5 Series (F10) LCI dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 2014–? across 30 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 (F10) LCI 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.

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