E60/E61 2003-2007 · 2004–2007

BMW 525d 177 ch · M57TU2 D25 (2004–2007)

Engine M57TU2 D25, 2497 cc, 130 kW (177 PS) and 400 Nm. Bodies: E60 saloon and E61 Touring estate. Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Diesel
Power
177 PS / 130 kW
Displacement
2 497 cm³
Torque
400 Nm
Engine code
M57TU2 D25
Period covered
2004–2007
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 6 speeds
  • Automatic · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] Wikipedia [2] Wikipedia [3] ADAC [4] BMW Group

Identification and specifics

Engine M57TU2 D25, 2497 cc, 130 kW (177 PS) and 400 Nm. Bodies: E60 saloon and E61 Touring estate. Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive.

Source : [3] [1] [2]

Engine oil for this variant

This page does not list an engine-oil quantity: BMW does not publish a single figure for this variant. Read the linked engine page, the car's CBS booklet, or ask the dealer to confirm by VIN.

Source : [2]

Maintenance and CBS deadlines

The car computes service deadlines through CBS, visible in the instrument cluster. Vehicle check (fixed) and oil service (condition-based) are not the same event. Between two oil services: brake fluid every 24 months.

Source : [4]

Documented recalls

Recalls: cross-check the ADAC Autokatalog entry and have the BMW VIN database queried for this period.

Source : [3]

Preparing the service

Bring the VIN, the production month, the engine code M57TU2 D25 and the 130 kW (177 PS) rating. Have the work recorded in the CBS history and collect the key last used, which carries the maintenance data.

Source : [4] [3]

Maintenance and records

Engine oil

CBS · 24 months

24 months

Variable deadline computed by CBS from use; change oil within 24 months of the previous one at the latest. See the variant page for the matching quantity and oil approval.

Source [4]

Brake fluid

24 months

24 months

Change every two years; reset only the matching CBS service after the work.

Source [4]

Vehicle check

60,000 km / 48 months

60 000 km

48 months

Separate from the oil service; whichever limit is reached first, distance or time.

Source [4]

Questions about this version (5)

Which engine is in this M57TU2 D25 variant?

Engine M57TU2 D25, 2497 cc, 130 kW (177 PS) and 400 Nm. Bodies: E60 saloon and E61 Touring estate. Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive.

Source : [3] [1] [2]

What oil and how much for this M57TU2 D25?

This page does not list an engine-oil quantity: BMW does not publish a single figure for this variant. Read the linked engine page, the car's CBS booklet, or ask the dealer to confirm by VIN.

Source : [2]

What else does the BMW booklet schedule beyond the oil service?

The car computes service deadlines through CBS, visible in the instrument cluster. Vehicle check (fixed) and oil service (condition-based) are not the same event. Between two oil services: brake fluid every 24 months.

Source : [4]

Which recalls should I check on this M57TU2 D25?

Recalls: cross-check the ADAC Autokatalog entry and have the BMW VIN database queried for this period.

Source : [3]

How do I tell this variant apart from the rest of the range?

Bring the VIN, the production month, the engine code M57TU2 D25 and the 130 kW (177 PS) rating. Have the work recorded in the CBS history and collect the key last used, which carries the maintenance data.

Source : [4] [3]

Documentary sources

  1. [1] BMW 5 Series (E60) — Wikipedia

    Wikipedia · EN · Worldwide · Variant tables (pre-facelift and facelift saloon/Touring); M5 total production figures · Accessed 08/10/2026

  2. [2] BMW M57 — Wikipedia

    Wikipedia · EN · Worldwide · M57D25, M57D30TU, M57D30TU2, M57D30TU2 TOP; E60/E61 applications; 535d twin-turbo (KP39 + K26) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  3. [3] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 5er E60/E61 (2003–2007)

    ADAC · DE · Germany · Variant listing pre-LCI saloon and Touring; power/dates by trim · Accessed 08/10/2026

  4. [4] BMW Group PressClub — The all-new BMW 5 Series (E60), 2003

    BMW Group · EN · Europe · Launch material for E60 saloon with 520i/525i/530i/545i petrol and 525d/530d diesel; CBS introduction · Accessed 08/10/2026

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