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 [5]E60/E61 2007-2010 · 2007–2008
BMW 520d 163 ch · M47TU2 (2007–2008)
Engine M47TU2, 1995 cc, 120 kW (163 PS) and 340 Nm. Bodies: E60 saloon and E61 Touring estate. Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 163 PS / 120 kW
- Displacement
- 1 995 cm³
- Torque
- 340 Nm
- Engine code
- M47TU2
- Period covered
- 2007–2008
- 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] BMW AG — TIS (archive) [2] Wikipedia [3] Wikipedia [4] ADAC [5] BMW Group
Identification and specifics
Engine M47TU2, 1995 cc, 120 kW (163 PS) and 340 Nm. Bodies: E60 saloon and E61 Touring estate. Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Rear-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 : [3]
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.
Documented recalls
Recalls: cross-check the ADAC Autokatalog entry and have the BMW VIN database queried for this period.
Source : [4]
Preparing the service
Bring the VIN, the production month, the engine code M47TU2 and the 120 kW (163 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 [5]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 [5]Questions about this version (5)
Which engine is in this M47TU2 variant?
Engine M47TU2, 1995 cc, 120 kW (163 PS) and 340 Nm. Bodies: E60 saloon and E61 Touring estate. Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive.
What oil and how much for this M47TU2?
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 : [3]
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.
Which recalls should I check on this M47TU2?
Recalls: cross-check the ADAC Autokatalog entry and have the BMW VIN database queried for this period.
Source : [4]
Documentary sources
- [1] BMW TIS — Harmonisation of oil change intervals
BMW AG — TIS (archive) · EN · ECE · SI 00 13 07 (391) · 10/2007 · launch 09/2008 · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [2] BMW 5 Series (E60) — Wikipedia
Wikipedia · EN · Worldwide · Variant tables (pre-facelift and facelift saloon/Touring); M5 total production figures · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [3] BMW M57 — Wikipedia
Wikipedia · EN · Worldwide · M57D25, M57D30TU, M57D30TU2, M57D30TU2 TOP; E60/E61 applications; 535d twin-turbo (KP39 + K26) · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [4] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 5er E60/E61 Facelift (2007–2010)
ADAC · DE · Germany · LCI listing: 304 Treffer; power by trim for saloon and Touring (10/07–01/10 etc.) · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [5] 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