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]E60/E61 2003-2007 · 2003–2005
BMW 525i 192 ch · M54B25 (2003–2005)
Engine M54B25, 2494 cc, 141 kW (192 PS) and 245 Nm. Bodies: E60 saloon and E61 Touring estate. Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive or xDrive all-wheel drive.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 192 PS / 141 kW
- Displacement
- 2 494 cm³
- Torque
- 245 Nm
- Engine code
- M54B25
- Period covered
- 2003–2005
- 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 M54B25, 2494 cc, 141 kW (192 PS) and 245 Nm. Bodies: E60 saloon and E61 Touring estate. Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive or xDrive all-wheel drive.
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 M54B25 and the 141 kW (192 PS) rating. Have the work recorded in the CBS history and collect the key last used, which carries the maintenance data.
Maintenance and records
Brake fluid
24 months
24 months
Change every two years; reset only the matching CBS service after the work.
Source [4]Vehicle check
50,000 km / 48 months
50 000 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 M54B25 variant?
Engine M54B25, 2494 cc, 141 kW (192 PS) and 245 Nm. Bodies: E60 saloon and E61 Touring estate. Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive or xDrive all-wheel drive.
What oil and how much for this M54B25?
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 M54B25?
Recalls: cross-check the ADAC Autokatalog entry and have the BMW VIN database queried for this period.
Source : [3]
Documentary sources
- [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] BMW M54 — Wikipedia
Wikipedia · EN · Worldwide · Variants M54B22, M54B25, M54B30; applications E60 520i, 525i, 530i (2003-2005) · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [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] 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