2015 BMW M5 F10

Overview

Engines

4.4L twin-turbo V8

Came as

• Sedan

On record

6 warnings, 1 recall

What changed for 2015

• Keyless entry and satellite radio become standard, and 30 numbered 30 Jahre cars are sold in the US. Edmunds

Compare 2015 with 2014

Rare and special

• 30 Jahre M5
• Six-speed manual

Colors

• Black Sapphire Metallic2014–2016
• Moonstone Metallic2014–2016
• Azurite Black Metallic2014–2016
• Space Gray Metallic2014–2016
• Alpine White2014–2016

Interiors

• Champagne and Black (BMW Individual)Leather (Extended Merino), 2014–2016
• Silk Gray and Black (BMW Individual)Leather (Extended Merino), 2014–2016
• Cashmere Beige and Black (BMW Individual)Leather (Extended Merino), 2014–2016
• Nutmeg (BMW Individual)Leather (Extended Merino), 2014–2016
• Amaro Brown (BMW Individual)Leather (Extended Merino), 2014–2016
• BlackLeather (Full Merino), 2014–2016
• Platinum (BMW Individual)Leather (Extended Merino), 2014–2016

Sources: Edmunds

Specs

Engines

• 4.4L twin-turbo V8 S63B44TU Edmunds, a published reference

  560 hp, or 575 hp with the Competition Package

Transmissions

• Seven-speed M-DCT dual-clutch Edmunds, a published reference
• Six-speed manual Edmunds, a published reference

Drivetrains

• Rear-wheel drive Edmunds

Body styles

• Sedan Edmunds

Trims

• 30 Jahre M5 (2015) Edmunds, CarGurus, a published reference

Packages

• Competition Package (2014–2016) Edmunds, CarGurus, a published reference
• Executive Package Edmunds
• Driver Assistance Plus (2014–2016) Edmunds
• M Driver's Package CarGurus, a published reference

Figures for the whole F10

• Built: Alongside the 5 Series at BMW's Dingolfing plant in Germany, until October 2016 A published reference
• Production: 19,533 in all, of which 8,088 were for North America A published reference
• Steering: Hydraulic, the last M5 with it CarGurus
• Brakes: Six-piston front calipers, with carbon-ceramic brakes optional CarGurus, Edmunds, a published reference

Rare trims and options

• Rare

  30 Jahre M5 Trim

  A numbered anniversary run Edmunds, CarGurus

  30 sold in United States, about 1 in 10 of built worldwide CarGurus, Edmunds, a published reference

• Rare

  Six-speed manual Transmission

  Sold in the US and Canada only, the last manual M5 CarGurus, a published reference

  577 built for North America, about 1 in 14 of built for North America A published reference

  Good or bad: Euro Premium Parts calls the manual rarer and more satisfying for purists, and the dual-clutch the faster choice. A seller's guide (unofficial)

Watch out

Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.

• Rod bearing wear All years

  One source so far

  Check: Listen for knocking at start-up or under load, and ask whether the rod bearings have been replaced.

  Euro Premium Parts calls it critical, usually between 60,000 and 100,000 miles and sooner on tracked cars, and advises replacing them at purchase. A seller's guide (unofficial)

• High-pressure fuel pump failure All years

  Check: Feel for hesitation under acceleration and a rough idle.

  Euro Premium Parts says it usually shows between 40,000 and 80,000 miles, from wear on the cam follower that drives the pump. CarGurus names fuel injection and ignition faults. CarGurus, a seller's guide (unofficial)

• Oil use and leaks All years

  Check: Look for blue smoke at start-up, check the oil level and look for leaks at the valve covers.

  CarGurus names oil consumption and leaks, and Euro Premium Parts blames hardening valve stem seals after about 70,000 miles. CarGurus, a seller's guide (unofficial)

• Cracked charge pipes All years

  One source so far

  Check: Listen for a hiss and feel for lost power under boost.

  Euro Premium Parts says the plastic charge pipes and couplers wear out from about 50,000 miles, and that metal replacements are a common fix. A seller's guide (unofficial)

• Wastegate rattle All years

  One source so far

  Check: Listen for a metallic rattle at light throttle or a warm idle.

  Euro Premium Parts calls it a known trait of this engine, common from 30,000 to 60,000 miles, and not always in need of repair. A seller's guide (unofficial)

• Oil pump and driveshaft recalls All years

  Check: Make sure the oil pump recall was done on a 2013 car and the driveshaft recall on a 2015 car.

  NHTSA lists an oil pump whose shaft could separate on some 2013 cars, and driveshafts that may have been badly welded on some 2015 cars. NHTSA

Recalls

Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.

• 2015 Recall 16V540000

  The driveshaft may not have been welded properly. Dealers inspect it and replace it if needed. NHTSA

Owning

What owners and buyers say

• Sought after

  A car with the Competition Package 2014–2016

  One source so far

  Euro Premium Parts says the Competition Package gives most buyers the best balance of performance and value, and is the most rewarding to drive without much added risk. A seller's guide (unofficial)

• Avoid

  A neglected, abused or badly modified car All years

  Less sought after

  CarGurus advises avoiding cars showing neglect, abuse or sloppy modifications, and Euro Premium Parts warns about cars between 60,000 and 90,000 miles whose records cannot show rod bearing, fuel pump and cooling work. CarGurus, a seller's guide (unofficial)

Maintenance

• Engine oil and filter All years

  Replace every 5,000 miles, per a parts seller. Euro Premium Parts says every 5,000 to 7,500 miles on a hard-driven car, not the 10,000 miles the car suggests A seller's guide (unofficial)

  Ask the seller: Ask for oil change records.

• M-DCT fluid and filter All years

  Replace every 30,000 miles, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)

  If it was skipped: Euro Premium Parts calls neglected fluid the main cause of hesitation and fault codes.

• Spark plugs All years

  Replace every 30,000 miles, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)

• Brake fluid All years

  Replace every 2 years, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)

Warranty when new