F10 / F11 · 2010–2013

BMW 550i F10 / F11 · 407 hp · N63B44A (2010–2013)

The 550i (petrol) produces 300 kW (407 hp) and 600 Nm from the N63B44A engine of 4395 cc. Same name, different version: do not confuse with the 550i 330 kW / N63B44B (2013–2016, facelift). Engine code and output appear in the registration and VIN data.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
407 PS / 300 kW
Displacement
4 395 cm³
Torque
600 Nm
Engine code
N63B44A
Period covered
2010–2013
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 8 speeds

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

Specification source : [1] ADAC e.V. [2] ADAC e.V. [3] ADAC e.V. [4] ADAC e.V.

Identification and specifics

The 550i (petrol) produces 300 kW (407 hp) and 600 Nm from the N63B44A engine of 4395 cc. ADAC period: 03/2010–06/2013. Body: F10 Saloon and F11 Touring. Gearbox: eight-speed automatic only. Also offered as xDrive (all-wheel drive). 0–100 km/h: 5 s; NEDC combined: 10.4 l/100 km (Saloon, automatic, ADAC). Same name, different version: do not confuse with the 550i 330 kW / N63B44B (2013–2016, facelift). Engine code and output appear in the registration and VIN data.

Source : [3] [4] [1]

Engine oil for this version

BMW oil-change quantity (press specification sheets): 8.5 l — F10 Saloon and F11 Touring. It is a service quantity: check the level after filling. The facelift F10 handbook allows BMW Longlife-01, Longlife-01 FE or Longlife-04 for topping up petrol engines, in SAE 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 or 5W-30, without additives. For the V8 the stated top-up is 2 litres when the message appears.

Source : [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [11]

Servicing and CBS deadlines

CBS calculates deadlines from usage; read distance and date under Vehicle info → Vehicle status → Service required. The F10 handbook lists oil, oil filter and microfilter at each oil service; spark plugs and air filter every second oil change; front and rear pads, brake fluid and vehicle check at their own deadlines. The handbook sets no universal fixed oil-change mileage. The handbook consulted covers 2013–2017 F10s; for a pre-facelift car, confirm the schedule from the VIN.

Source : [10] [12] [13]

Timing drive and V8 engine

4.4-litre (4395 cc) twin-turbo petrol V8. AutoKarnet has no engine sheet for it and no BMW source consulted documents its timing drive or a specific defect, so nothing is claimed here. With a 2-litre top-up prescribed, checking the oil level regularly is sensible.

Source : [3] [11]

Documented recalls

ADAC’s F10/F11 5 Series list cites, for this period: propshaft flexible disc that can break (February 2017 recall, cars built 12/2010–06/2011). These campaigns target build ranges and often other models too: only a VIN check confirms eligibility and completion.

Source : [2]

Preparing the service

Bring the VIN, build month, engine code N63B44A and the 300 kW output. Note the CBS deadlines and hand over the key used on the last drive: it stores service data. Mention any period with the battery disconnected, which CBS does not count. Ask for oil, filters and operations to be itemised and the service recorded in the history.

Source : [12] [3]

Maintenance and records

Oil, oil filter and microfilter

At the CBS deadline

The F10 handbook pairs the oil change with a new oil filter and climate-control microfilter. Check the final level.

Source [13]

Air filter

Every second oil change

Replace the element; sooner in dusty conditions.

Source [13]

Spark plugs (petrol)

Every second oil change

Renew the spark plugs.

Source [13]

Front and rear brakes

At the CBS deadline

Pads, disc thickness and surface check; front and rear have separate deadlines.

Source [13]

Brake fluid

At the CBS deadline

Replace the fluid; check the date on the active bonnet gas struts.

Source [13]

Vehicle check

At the CBS deadline

Lights, belts, tyres, chassis, steering, sealant kit, road test.

Source [13]

Questions about this version (5)

Which engine powers this 407 hp 550i?

The 550i (petrol) produces 300 kW (407 hp) and 600 Nm from the N63B44A engine of 4395 cc. ADAC period: 03/2010–06/2013. Body: F10 Saloon and F11 Touring. Gearbox: eight-speed automatic only. Also offered as xDrive (all-wheel drive). 0–100 km/h: 5 s; NEDC combined: 10.4 l/100 km (Saloon, automatic, ADAC).

Source : [3] [4] [1]

How much oil does the 550i N63B44A take?

BMW oil-change quantity (press specification sheets): 8.5 l — F10 Saloon and F11 Touring. It is a service quantity: check the level after filling. The facelift F10 handbook allows BMW Longlife-01, Longlife-01 FE or Longlife-04 for topping up petrol engines, in SAE 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 or 5W-30, without additives. For the V8 the stated top-up is 2 litres when the message appears.

Source : [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [11]

What does the BMW handbook schedule for the 550i besides the oil change?

CBS calculates deadlines from usage; read distance and date under Vehicle info → Vehicle status → Service required. The F10 handbook lists oil, oil filter and microfilter at each oil service; spark plugs and air filter every second oil change; front and rear pads, brake fluid and vehicle check at their own deadlines. The handbook sets no universal fixed oil-change mileage. The handbook consulted covers 2013–2017 F10s; for a pre-facelift car, confirm the schedule from the VIN.

Source : [10] [12] [13]

Which recalls should be checked on a 550i N63B44A?

ADAC’s F10/F11 5 Series list cites, for this period: propshaft flexible disc that can break (February 2017 recall, cars built 12/2010–06/2011). These campaigns target build ranges and often other models too: only a VIN check confirms eligibility and completion.

Source : [2]

How do I tell this 550i from other versions?

Same name, different version: do not confuse with the 550i 330 kW / N63B44B (2013–2016, facelift). Engine code and output appear in the registration and VIN data.

Source : [3] [4] [1]

Documentary sources

  1. [1] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 5er-Reihe F10/F11 (2010–2013)

    ADAC e.V. · DE · Allemagne · Liste des versions F10 avec périodes de commercialisation, kW/PS ; bornes de carrosserie F10 2010–2013, F11 2010–2013, M Performance 2012–2013, M5 F10M, Gran Turismo F07. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  2. [2] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 523i (03/10–09/11)

    ADAC e.V. · DE · Allemagne · Fiche technique : N53B30A, 2996 cm³, 150 kW/204 PS, 270 Nm, boîte manuelle 6, 0–100 km/h 7,9 s, NEDC 7,6 l/100 km. Rubrique « Rückrufe & Mängel » de la 5er-Reihe. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  3. [3] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 550i Automatic (03/10–06/13)

    ADAC e.V. · DE · Allemagne · Fiche technique : N63B44A, 4395 cm³, 300 kW/407 PS, 600 Nm, automatique 8, 0–100 km/h 5,0 s, NEDC 10,4 l/100 km. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  4. [4] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (09/10–06/13)

    ADAC e.V. · DE · Allemagne · Fiche technique : N63B44A, 300 kW/407 PS, transmission intégrale, automatique 8, 0–100 km/h 4,8 s. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  5. [5] BMW Group PressClub — BMW 5 Series Sedan specifications, 535i / 550i, 09/2010

    BMW AG · EN · Europe / marchés ACEA · Valid from 09/2010. 225 kW/306 hp and 300 kW/407 hp; engine oil (oil change) 6.5 l and 8.5 l. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  6. [6] BMW Group PressClub — BMW 5 Series Sedan specifications, 550i xDrive, 09/2010

    BMW AG · EN · Europe / marchés ACEA · Valid from 09/2010. 300 kW/407 hp; engine oil (oil change) 8.5 l. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  7. [7] BMW Group PressClub — BMW 5 Series Sedan specifications, 528i / 535i / 550i xDrive, 09/2011

    BMW AG · EN · Europe / marchés ACEA · Valid from 09/2011. 180, 225 and 300 kW; engine oil 5.75 / 6.5 / 8.5 l. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  8. [8] BMW Group PressClub — BMW 5 Series Sedan specifications, 550i, 09/2011

    BMW AG · EN · Europe / marchés ACEA · Valid from 09/2011. 300 kW/407 hp; engine oil 8.5 l. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  9. [9] BMW Group PressClub — BMW 5 Series Touring specifications, 550i, 09/2011

    BMW AG · EN · Europe / marchés ACEA · Valid from 09/2011. 300 kW/407 hp; engine oil 8.5 l. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  10. [10] BMW 5er Limousine F10 — Betriebsanleitung (Sach-Nr. 01 40 2 956 193)

    BMW AG (notice reproduite par kfz-handbuch.de) · DE · Europe / Allemagne · Page 94 : Servicebedarf — distance ou date de la prochaine maintenance, Fahrzeuginfo → Fahrzeugstatus → Servicebedarf. Notice des F10 2013–2017. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  11. [11] BMW 5er Limousine F10 — Betriebsanleitung (Sach-Nr. 01 40 2 956 193)

    BMW AG (notice reproduite par kfz-handbuch.de) · DE · Europe / Allemagne · Page 243 : appoint 1 l (2 l avec moteur 8 cylindres) ; SAE 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, 5W-30 ; essence BMW Longlife-01, Longlife-01 FE, Longlife-04 ; diesel BMW Longlife-04 ; aucun additif. Notice des F10 2013–2017. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  12. [12] BMW 5er Limousine F10 — Betriebsanleitung (Sach-Nr. 01 40 2 956 193)

    BMW AG (notice reproduite par kfz-handbuch.de) · DE · Europe / Allemagne · Page 247 : CBS selon conditions d’utilisation ; remettre la clé du dernier trajet ; immobilisations batterie débranchée non comptées (liquide de frein, huile, microfiltre) ; historique ; contrôles standard. Notice des F10 2013–2017. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  13. [13] BMW 5er Limousine F10 — Betriebsanleitung (Sach-Nr. 01 40 2 956 193)

    BMW AG (notice reproduite par kfz-handbuch.de) · DE · Europe / Allemagne · Page 248 : huile, filtre et microfiltre ; bougies (essence), filtre à gazole (diesel) et filtre à air tous les deux vidanges ; plaquettes avant/arrière ; liquide de frein ; contrôle du véhicule. Notice des F10 2013–2017. · Accessed 08/10/2026

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