BMW 5 Series VI (F10/F11)

BMW 5 Series VI (F10/F11) — Wheel Fitment & Specs

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2010–2017
TL;DR — The BMW 5 Series VI (F10/F11) (2010–2017) uses a 5x120 bolt pattern, 72.6 mm centre bore, M14 x 1.25 bolts torqued to ~140 Nm. It accepts ~7.5J–9J wheels at ET19–ET49 front; staggered setups run 9J–10.5J rear (ET20–ET45).

Overview

The BMW 5 Series VI (F10/F11) is the sixth generation of this executive car, produced from January 2010 to 2017. It includes variants such as the saloon (F10), long-wheelbase saloon (F18 for China and other markets), Touring wagon (F11), and Gran Turismo fastback (F07). The F10 shares a platform with the BMW 7 Series and 6 Series, featuring advanced technology like an LCD instrument cluster, active rear-wheel steering, and hybrid options. It was launched in March 2010 for the domestic market.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x120
Centre bore72.6 mm
Bolt / threadM14 x 1.25 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque140 Nm
Seat typetapered
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSdirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7.5J–9JET19–ET49
Rear (staggered)9J–10.5JET20–ET45

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~196,854 BMW 5 Series licensed on UK roads — top 2% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 196,854 BMW 5 Series on UK roads, placing it in the top 2% of car models by volume across our fitment database. That makes its wheel fitment a high-demand size to keep in stock — one reason we track its exact spec here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
550i xDrive4.4L N63 twin turbo V8petrol450 hpxDrive
540i xDrive3.0L N55 turbo I6petrol340 hpxDrive
ActiveHybrid 53.0L N55 turbo I6340 hpRWD
535d xDrive3.0L N57 I6diesel286 hpxDrive
530i xDrive2.0L N20 turbo I4petrol252 hpxDrive
530 Le2.0L N20 turbo I4252 hpRWD
320d2.0L B47 turbo dieseldiesel190 hpRWD
525d xDrive2.0L B47 turbo dieseldiesel190 hpxDrive
520i2.0L N20 turbo I4petrol184 hpRWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
320d190 hp7.8 s145 mph
520i184 hp7.3 s149 mph
525d xDrive190 hp7.3 s148 mph
530i xDrive252 hp5.9 s155 mph
535d xDrive286 hp5.4 s155 mph
540i xDrive340 hp4.7 s155 mph
550i xDrive450 hp4.4 s155 mph
ActiveHybrid 5340 hp5.7 s155 mph
530 Le252 hp6.1 s148 mph

Dimensions

Length4899 mm
Width1860 mm
Height1460 mm
Wheelbase2968 mm
Kerb weight1700 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon, Touring, Gran Turismo
Produced2010–2017

Trim levels

M SportLuxury Line

Factory colours

Alpinweiss IIIBright RedOrient Blue MetallicOlive MetallicTitanium Silver MetallicStahlblau MetallicLemans Blue MetallicAtlantis MetallicImola RedOrinocco MetallicCarbon Black MetallicElectric RedStratus Gray MetallicMidnight Blue MetallicSterlinggrau MetallicBlacksapphire MetallicKalaharibeige MetallicToledo Blue MetallicFrozen Black Metallic MatteBluewater Metallic

History & notable variants

The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series saw significant technological advancements including turbocharged engines, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a dual-clutch transmission (for M5). The F10 model was unveiled on November 23, 2009. Notable variants include the M5 with a twin-turbo V8 engine and the ActiveHybrid 5 plug-in hybrid variant.

Reliability & owner notes