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Free BMW X5 (E70) VIN Decoder

Look up available BMW X5 (E70) 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. 10 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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2007–? 10 variants SUV PetrolDiesel
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Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, via Wikimedia Commons

Checking your BMW X5 (E70) identification

X5 E70 specification comparison

Choose the right specification

This page groups the E70 entries in the catalog. The X5 name also appears on F15 and later pages, so a result that resolves only “X5” needs another check before this table is used. A supported E70 generation match still leaves several engines and equipment combinations to distinguish.

  • Check that the documented generation is E70 before comparing an F15 advert or row.
  • Use the fitted engine and transmission to choose among the listed alternatives; a trim badge does not settle the match.

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.

BMW X5 (E70) specs by variant

All 10 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 4 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
xDrive 50i 8AT AWD (408 HP) 2010–? Petrol 4.4 L 402 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
xDrive 35i 8AT AWD (306 HP) 2010–? Petrol 3.0 L 302 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
4.8i 6AT AWD (355 HP) 2007–2009 Petrol 4.8 L 350 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.0SI 6AT AWD (272 HP) 2007–2009 Petrol 3.0 L 268 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 6 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
xDrive M50D 8AT AWD (375 HP) 2010–? Diesel 3.0 L 370 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
xDrive 40d 8AT AWD (306 HP) 2010–? Diesel 3.0 L 302 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
xDrive 35d 6AT AWD (265 HP) 2010–? Diesel 3.0 L 261 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
xDrive 30d 8AT AWD (245 HP) 2010–? Diesel 3.0 L 241 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
3.0L SD 6AT AWD (286 HP) 2007–2009 Diesel 3.0 L 282 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.0d 6AT AWD (235 HP) 2007–2009 Diesel 3.0 L 232 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —

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 X5 (E70) 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
FEX5E70

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 X5 (E70) 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 X5 generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

Other BMW models

Compare another model, or see all BMW models.

BMW X5 (E70) VIN FAQ

What can a BMW X5 (E70) 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 X5 (E70) 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 X5 (E70) dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 2007–? across 10 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 X5 (E70) 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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