- Engine / equipment
- BMW 5 Series F10/F11 diesel (520d to M550d)
- Period mentioned
- 2010–2017
- Symptoms
- Broken springs, play in the axle joints and cracked driveshaft boots, and, among component faults, the timing chain (2011), turbo (2012–2013) and crankshaft pulley (2010).
- Possible cause described
- According to the ADAC, the 5 Series gets good to very good values in every year of its statistics and is a long-distance car, and that shows in what the German roadworthiness test criticises: broken springs, play in the axle joints and cracked driveshaft boots. The 520d is a good compromise; almost all have the excellent 8-speed automatic.
- Check for the garage
- Check springs, joints and boots; ask for the timing chain to be checked and ask by VIN about the recalls (EGR module, filter heater, propshaft disc).
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · BMW
Weak points of the BMW 5 Series F10 diesel according to the ADAC: springs, joints, boots and chain
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
Has this happened to you?
Anonymous answer, no personal data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check springs, joints and boots; ask for the timing chain to be checked and ask by VIN about the recalls (EGR module, filter heater, propshaft disc).
What are the symptoms?
Broken springs, play in the axle joints and cracked driveshaft boots, and, among component faults, the timing chain (2011), turbo (2012–2013) and crankshaft pulley (2010).
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- BMW
- Engine / equipment
- BMW 5 Series F10/F11 diesel (520d to M550d)
- Period mentioned
- 2010–2017
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- BMW Serie 5 (F10/F11)2010–2017
Other entries for these makes
- Incorrectly made seat belts (2025 X1, iX1, X2 and iX2)BMW
- Wiring, suspension, GM automatic and campaigns on the 5 Series E39BMW
- Rear axle mounting, suspension and airbags on the 3 Series E46BMW
- Weak points of the BMW 3 Series E90 diesel according to the ADAC: more breakdowns before the facelift, springs and exhaustBMW
- Weak points of the BMW 3 Series F30 diesel according to the ADAC: suspension, oil and the 2013 chainBMW
- Weak points of the BMW 5 Series E60 diesel according to the ADAC: alternator, starter, hoses and particulate filterBMW
Something not right on this page?