Oil and filter change
Per CBS, at the latest 24 months
24 months
Due date calculated by the car from use. BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the engine.
Source [1]E53 · 2001–2003
BMW X5 3.0d E53 · 184 hp (2001 to 2003)
The BMW X5 3.0d of the E53 generation uses the M57D30 diesel engine with 184 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 184 PS / 135 kW
- Displacement
- 2 926 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- M57D30
- Period covered
- 2001–2003
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 5 speeds
- Automatic · 5 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
184 hp (135 kW), xDrive all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. Built from 2001 to 2003.
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In the range
It is the entry-level diesel version of this generation. The M57D30 engine is also fitted to: BMW X3 (E83), BMW X5 (E70), BMW X6 (E71).
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Maintenance and records
Pads and discs
Per wear sensors
Front and rear tracked separately by CBS.
Source [1]Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW X5 3.0d E53?
The M57D30 diesel engine (2 926 cc), 184 hp (135 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW X5 3.0d?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the M57D30 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026