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Free BMW M5 VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW M5 VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 8 variants (1985+). No registration.

1985+ 8 variants Petrol
BMW M5
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BMW M5 specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each M5 variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
4.4L xDrive V8 8AT AWD (727 HP) 2025 Petrol 4.4 L 577 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
4.4L V8 8AT xDrive AWD (600 HP) 2017 Petrol 4.4 L 592 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
4.4L V8 7AT RWD (560 HP) 2013 Petrol 4.4 L 553 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp RWD —
5.0L V10 7AT (507 HP) 2005 Petrol 5.0 L 500 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp RWD —
4.9L V8 6MT RWD (400 HP) 1998 Petrol 4.9 L 394 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
3.8L 6MT (340 HP) 1988 Petrol 3.8 L 335 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
3.5L 5MT (316 HP) 1988 Petrol 3.5 L 311 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
3.5L 5MT (286 HP) 1985 Petrol 3.5 L 282 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

Why decode a BMW M5 VIN?

The VIN confirms the exact engine, gearbox and trim, exposes outstanding recalls, and verifies the car matches its paperwork, so you can be sure a used M5 is what the advert claims before you buy.

Other M5 generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

M5 CS (F90)M5 CompetitionM5 Touring

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BMW M5 VIN FAQ

What does a BMW M5 VIN tell you?+
A BMW M5 VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a BMW M5?+
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 M5 made?+
Our database covers the BMW M5 for model years 1985+, across 8 variants.
Is the BMW M5 VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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