F10 / F11 · 2013–2016

BMW M550d xDrive F10 / F11 · 381 hp · N57D30C (2013–2016)

The M550d xDrive (diesel) produces 280 kW (381 hp) and 740 Nm from the N57D30C engine of 2993 cc. M Performance model: tri-turbo diesel straight-six, eight-speed sport automatic. ADAC also lists a pre-facelift M550d (2012–2013); its data were not consulted here.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Diesel
Power
381 PS / 280 kW
Displacement
2 993 cm³
Torque
740 Nm
Engine code
N57D30C
Period covered
2013–2016
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 M550d xDrive (diesel) produces 280 kW (381 hp) and 740 Nm from the N57D30C engine of 2993 cc. ADAC period: 07/2013–10/2016. Body: F10 Saloon and F11 Touring. Gearbox: eight-speed automatic only. xDrive only. 0–100 km/h: 4.7 s; NEDC combined: 6.2 l/100 km (Saloon, automatic xDrive, ADAC). M Performance model: tri-turbo diesel straight-six, eight-speed sport automatic. ADAC also lists a pre-facelift M550d (2012–2013); its data were not consulted here.

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Engine oil for this version

BMW oil-change quantity (press specification sheets): 6.5 l — F10 Saloon; 6.5 l — F11 Touring. It is a service quantity: check the level after filling.

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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; fuel filter 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.

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Documented recalls

ADAC’s F10/F11 5 Series list cites, for this period: diesel EGR module: coolant leak at the cooler, fire risk (August 2018 and July 2019 recalls, cars built 01/2010–12/2017); starter relay insufficiently sealed against water, corrosion and fire risk; starter replaced (August 2026 recall, cars built 07/2014–11/2020); passenger, curtain, knee and side airbags with faulty igniter mix (January 2017 recall, cars built 07/2016–12/2016). These campaigns target build ranges and often other models too: only a VIN check confirms eligibility and completion.

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Preparing the service

Bring the VIN, build month, engine code N57D30C and the 280 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.

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BMW N57 diesel engine (3.0 l six-cylinder)

This applies to every car fitted with the N57 engine.

What the N57 is

A 2,993 cc inline six-cylinder diesel (bore × stroke 84 × 90 mm) with an all-aluminium crankcase, third-generation common rail with piezo injectors and a variable-geometry turbocharger. BMW introduced it in July 2008 in the facelifted E90 330d (180 kW, 520 Nm), with a particulate filter as standard. The family covers several output levels (N57D30T0, O0, U0, K0); the N57TU (N57D30O1) arrived in July 2013 in the F10 535d, then in the F15 X5.

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Engine oil

Use oil approved to BMW Longlife-04, which BMW requires for diesels with a particulate filter (less ash, filter protected). Oil change quantity: 7.2 l for the 2008 E90 330d and for the 2013 F30 335d xDrive according to BMW’s data sheets. Other installations (5 Series, X models) may differ: have the quantity confirmed for your vehicle.

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Timing drive

Chains, on the flywheel side (rear of the engine, gearbox end). For the N57TU, BMW’s training document describes simplex sleeve-type chains, an upper and a lower chain with hydraulic tensioners, and a second chain driving the combined oil and vacuum pump. No replacement interval is given: it is a repair, not a maintenance item.

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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 [9]

Air filter

Every second oil change

Replace the element; sooner in dusty conditions.

Source [9]

Fuel filter (diesel)

Every second oil change

Replace; shorten the interval with poor fuel quality.

Source [9]

Front and rear brakes

At the CBS deadline

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

Source [9]

Brake fluid

At the CBS deadline

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

Source [9]

Vehicle check

At the CBS deadline

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

Source [9]

Questions about this version (5)

Which engine powers this 381 hp M550d xDrive?

The M550d xDrive (diesel) produces 280 kW (381 hp) and 740 Nm from the N57D30C engine of 2993 cc. ADAC period: 07/2013–10/2016. Body: F10 Saloon and F11 Touring. Gearbox: eight-speed automatic only. xDrive only. 0–100 km/h: 4.7 s; NEDC combined: 6.2 l/100 km (Saloon, automatic xDrive, ADAC).

Source : [4] [1] [6]

How much oil does the M550d xDrive N57D30C take?

BMW oil-change quantity (press specification sheets): 6.5 l — F10 Saloon; 6.5 l — F11 Touring. It is a service quantity: check the level after filling.

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What does the BMW handbook schedule for the M550d xDrive 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; fuel filter 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.

Source : [7] [8] [9]

Which recalls should be checked on a M550d xDrive N57D30C?

ADAC’s F10/F11 5 Series list cites, for this period: diesel EGR module: coolant leak at the cooler, fire risk (August 2018 and July 2019 recalls, cars built 01/2010–12/2017); starter relay insufficiently sealed against water, corrosion and fire risk; starter replaced (August 2026 recall, cars built 07/2014–11/2020); passenger, curtain, knee and side airbags with faulty igniter mix (January 2017 recall, cars built 07/2016–12/2016). These campaigns target build ranges and often other models too: only a VIN check confirms eligibility and completion.

Source : [2] [3]

How do I tell this M550d xDrive from other versions?

M Performance model: tri-turbo diesel straight-six, eight-speed sport automatic. ADAC also lists a pre-facelift M550d (2012–2013); its data were not consulted here.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 5er-Reihe F10/F11 Facelift (2013–2017)

    ADAC e.V. · DE · Allemagne · Liste des versions F10 restylées avec périodes, kW/PS ; Limousine 2013–2017, Touring 2013–2017, M Performance 2013–2016/2017, M5 F10M, Gran Turismo F07. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  2. [2] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 520d (07/10–06/13)

    ADAC e.V. · DE · Allemagne · Fiche technique : N47D20C, 1995 cm³, 135 kW/184 PS, 380 Nm, manuelle 6, 0–100 km/h 8,1 s, NEDC 4,8 l/100 km. Rubrique « Rückrufe & Mängel ». · Accessed 08/10/2026

  3. [3] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 520d (07/13–07/14)

    ADAC e.V. · DE · Allemagne · Fiche technique : N47D20C, 135 kW/184 PS, 380 Nm, manuelle 6, 0–100 km/h 8,1 s, NEDC 4,5 l/100 km. Rubrique « Rückrufe & Mängel » du modèle restylé. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  4. [4] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (07/13–10/16)

    ADAC e.V. · DE · Allemagne · Fiche technique : N57D30C, 2993 cm³, 280 kW/381 PS, 740 Nm, intégrale, automatique 8, 0–100 km/h 4,7 s, NEDC 6,2 l/100 km. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  5. [5] BMW Group PressClub — BMW 5 Series Touring media specifications, M550d xDrive, 7/2013

    BMW AG · EN · Europe / marchés ACEA · Valid from 7/2013. 93.6 kW per litre, eight-speed sport automatic; engine oil (oil change) 6.5 l. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  6. [6] BMW Group PressClub — BMW 5 Series Sedan media specifications, M550d xDrive, 7/2013

    BMW AG · EN · Europe / marchés ACEA · Valid from 7/2013. Straight-six, three turbochargers, 2993 cc, 280 kW/381 hp, 740 Nm, 0–100 km/h 4.7 s; engine oil 6.5 l. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  7. [7] 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

  8. [8] 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

  9. [9] 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

  10. [10] BMW TIS — BMW Quality Longlife-04

    BMW AG — TIS (archive) · EN · Europe · SI 11 03 04 (156) · revision 09/2005 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  11. [11] BMW — The new BMW 3 Series, July 2008

    BMW AG · EN · Europe · BMW AG European press kit; pp. 53–72: Saloon and Touring; oil change quantities · Accessed 08/10/2026

  12. [12] BMW — 335d xDrive berline, 07/2013

    BMW Group · EN · Europe / marchés ACEA · 2 pages : 230 kW/313 ch, 2 993 cm³, 630 Nm, automatique huit rapports, huile de vidange 7,2 l. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  13. [13] BMW Technical training — Product information: N57TU Engine

    BMW AG — Technical Training · EN · USA · Status of the information November 2010 (©2010; US edition covers 7/2013 production) · §1 Introduction, technical data, engine designation · §2 Chain drive · Accessed 08/10/2026

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