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 · 2002–2003
BMW X5 4.6is E53 · 347 hp (2002 to 2003)
The BMW X5 4.6is of the E53 generation uses the M62B46 petrol engine with 347 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 347 PS / 255 kW
- Displacement
- 4 619 cm³
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine code
- M62B46
- Period covered
- 2002–2003
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- 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
347 hp (255 kW), xDrive all-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic. Built from 2002 to 2003.
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In the range
It sits between the 4.4i (320 hp) and the 4.8is (360 hp).
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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 4.6is E53?
The M62B46 petrol engine (4 619 cc), 347 hp (255 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW X5 4.6is?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the M62B46 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026