BMW M5 V (F10)

BMW M5 V (F10) — Wheel Fitment & Specs

TL;DR — The BMW M5 V (F10) (1984–present) uses a 5x120 bolt pattern, 72.6 mm centre bore, M14 x 1.25 bolts torqued to ~140 Nm. It accepts ~9J–10J wheels at ET12–ET25 front; staggered setups run 10J–11J rear (ET24–ET41).

Overview

The BMW M5 V (F10) is a high-performance version of the BMW 5 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. It was produced from 2011 to 2013 and is based on the F10 generation of the BMW 5 Series. The car features an all-wheel-drive layout with significant performance enhancements over its predecessor, including a more powerful engine and advanced chassis technology.

Wheel fitment

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

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front9J–10JET12–ET25
Rear (staggered)10J–11JET24–ET41

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

~6,002 BMW M5 licensed on UK roads — top 17% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 6,002 BMW M5 on UK roads, placing it in the top 17% 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
S38B353.5L straight-six enginepetrol256 hpRWD
M88/33.5L straight-six enginepetrol210 hpRWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
560 hp4.3 s155 mph

Dimensions

Length4981 mm
Width1868 mm
Height1472 mm
Wheelbase2968 mm

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon
Produced1984–present

Trim levels

M5

Factory colours

Alpinweiss IAlpinweiss IIIArktisblau MetallicBlackBlacksapphire MetallicBlauewater MetallicBronzit MetallicBurgundy Red MetallicCarbonschwarz MetallicCinnabar RedCosmos Blue MetallicDelphin MetallicDiamond Black MetallicHenna RedImolarot II SolidKalaharibeige MetallicLapis BlueLemansblau MetallicMalachite Green MetallicPolaris Metallic

History & notable variants

The M5 V (F10) was introduced in 2011 as part of the F10 generation of the BMW 5 Series. It marked a shift towards greater technological integration and performance capabilities compared to earlier models. Notable for being the first M5 with all-wheel drive, it received minor updates during its production run but no major facelifts or significant changes.

Reliability & owner notes