Oil and filter change
Per CBS, at the latest 24 months
24 months
Due date calculated by the car from use. BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the engine.
Source [1]E60/E61 · 2005–2010
BMW M5 M5 E60/E61 · 507 hp (2005 to 2010)
The BMW M5 M5 of the E60/E61 generation uses the S85B50 petrol engine with 507 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 507 PS / 373 kW
- Displacement
- 4 999 cm³
- Cylinders
- 10
- Engine code
- S85B50
- Period covered
- 2005–2010
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
507 hp (373 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2005 to 2010.
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In the range
It is the only petrol version of this generation. The S85B50 engine is also fitted to: BMW M6 (E63/E64).
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Maintenance and records
Pads and discs
Per wear sensors
Front and rear tracked separately by CBS.
Source [1]Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW M5 M5 E60/E61?
The S85B50 petrol engine (4 999 cc), 507 hp (373 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW M5 M5?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the S85B50 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026