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 · 2004–2006
BMW X5 4.8is E53 · 360 hp (2004 to 2006)
The BMW X5 4.8is of the E53 generation uses the N62B48 petrol engine with 360 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 360 PS / 265 kW
- Displacement
- 4 799 cm³
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine code
- N62B48
- Period covered
- 2004–2006
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
360 hp (265 kW), xDrive all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic. Built from 2004 to 2006.
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In the range
It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The N62B48 engine is also fitted to: BMW X5 (E70).
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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 4.8is E53?
The N62B48 petrol engine (4 799 cc), 360 hp (265 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW X5 4.8is?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the N62B48 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026