Carbon buildup (direct injection)
Intake valve carbon accumulates over mileage; walnut blasting eventually needed.
How to check
Ask about mileage and whether walnut blasting has been performed.
$800est. repairMedium severity
BMW M5 F10
2013 to 2016SedanM car
69Guide Score 69Good$3,125 a year to ownProvisional: 21 to 53 of 69
- Best year
- 2013
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The short answer
The F10 is the fifth-gen M5, sold in the US as 2013 to 2016 models, and the first turbocharged M5, powered by the 4.4L twin-turbo S63 V8 at 560 hp (around 575 in Competition).
The score, part by part
69Guide Score for 2016Goodabout $3,125 a year to own
- Place among the 69 generations
- Provisional: places 21 to 53 of 69
- Likely score range
- 58 to 79
- Confidence
- Low
- Acclaim
- 17 of 100
- Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years
- 4.2%
- Best purposes
- Daily driver, 11th of 69; Tuning, 14th of 69
The seven parts and acclaim, 2016 model year
- Heritage counts 14 of 100
- 1924% of it not measured
- Engine counts 14 of 100
- 53
- Drive feel counts 19 of 100
- 76
- Analog connection counts 9 of 100
- 80
- Weight counts 9 of 100
- 54
- Long-term value not scored
- not measured
- Ownership counts 20 of 100
- 60
- Acclaim counts 14 of 100
- 17
Each part is scored from 0 to 100 on a fixed outside scale. Acclaim comes from published expert lists, launch reviews and awards; the more acclaimed a car, the less its ownership cost counts in this all-time score (its dollars below are unchanged). A part marked not measured carries no weight for this car, and the others share its weight.
Long-term value, shown and not scored
No permitted price yet: we have not found three prices for this car from sources that allow this use.
Long-term value starts to count in the score once 75% of the 69 generations have permitted prices. Today 43 do.
The cost to own
About $3,125 a year to own ($1,962 to $4,895), about $15,004 over five years, bought at five years old or its own age if older, kept five years.
Expect about $2,000 to $4,900 a year; the bills that decide it are rod bearing wear, fuel injectors and high-pressure fuel pumps and carbon buildup. Ownership risk: moderate.
Guide Score method v5-final.14, an editorial score built only from permitted, sourced data. How it works.
S63 4.4L V8560 hpRWD6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch14 city, 20 hwy mpg
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- Routine service a year, estimate
- $500 to $1,000
Best year to buy
2013The best year to buy, reading 70 of 100, about $3,125 a year to own.
No logged change between model years sets it apart; every year reads within 2 points of it, so buy on condition and records.
No year to think twice about: none reads 3 or more points below the 2013, and no logged fault separates them.
From our log of the changes between model years, each with its source. Only changes the score reads count as reasons; recalls BMW fixes for free, options and tuning notes do not. The cost a year is for a car bought at five years old, or its own age if older, kept five years. How the score works.
The longer answer
It is the last M5 offered with a manual, sold only in North America, with just 577 built, which makes manual cars collectible.
A refined and very fast grand-touring sedan, but its S63TU needs careful maintenance: BMW extended the warranty on its fuel injectors and high-pressure fuel pumps and replaced leaking turbo coolant lines under a service action, and many owners replace the rod bearings as a precaution.
What to look for
- Documented service history and rod bearing status above all, tune clarity, cooling and electronics health, manual gearbox for collectibility and the rare Competition-plus-manual combo, and desirable Individual colors and Merino interiors
- Check by VIN that recalls and the turbo coolant line service action are done: the oil pump on early 2013 cars (12V-475), the driveshaft on late-2014-built 2015 cars (16V-540), the side airbag on 2016 cars (16V-914)
- Ask for injector and high-pressure fuel pump history
Holds value
- Six-speed manual (last manual M5, only 577 built)
- Competition Package
- The rare manual-plus-Competition combo
- BMW Individual paints such as the Frozen finishes, and Monte Carlo Blue
- Sakhir Orange Merino interior
- Documented rod bearing service
- Full records
Hurts resale
- High mileage
- Accident history
- Undocumented heavy tuning
- Unaddressed rod bearings
- Common colors
- Missing service records
- DCT for collectors chasing the manual
Known issues to check
What goes wrong on this generation, roughly what a fix costs at an independent shop, and how to spot it before you buy. Every M5 generation compared.
Engine on the 2016 car
- Rod bearing wear (S63)High$5,000
Ask whether rod bearings have been replaced, review oil analysis, and factor in tune and driving style.
- Fuel injectors and high-pressure fuel pumps (S63)Medium$2,500
Ask for injector and pump history and scan for misfire and fuel pressure faults.
- Carbon buildup (direct injection)Medium$800
Ask about mileage and whether walnut blasting has been performed.
- Timing chain / VANOS componentsLowVaries
Listen for rattle on cold start and review service history for timing work.
5known issues
5NHTSA recalls, 2013 to 2016
16owner complaints to NHTSA
Rod bearing wear (S63)
The S63TU's rod bearings are a known worry, above all on tuned or hard-driven cars; many owners replace them as a precaution. BMW has issued no bulletin.
If a bearing spins: a used S63 is $8k to $10k before fitting ($15k to $16k for the F90 M5's). Source: used-engine asking prices on eBay, October 18, 2026.
How to check
Ask whether rod bearings have been replaced, review oil analysis, and factor in tune and driving style.
$5,000to prevent itHigh severity
Timing chain / VANOS components
Timing chain and VANOS wear can come with age and high mileage, but no BMW bulletin or failure pattern covers this engine.
How to check
Listen for rattle on cold start and review service history for timing work.
Variesno single repair costLow severity
Coolant and heat management
The twin-turbo V8 runs hot; water pump, thermostat, and coolant lines age out.
How to check
Check records for cooling work and monitor temperatures during the test drive. Confirm the turbo coolant line service action (SI B11 08 17) was done.
$2,000est. repairMedium severity
Fuel injectors and high-pressure fuel pumps (S63)
BMW extended the warranty on the fuel injectors of cars built through January 2015 and the high-pressure fuel pumps of cars built through June 2014 to 10 years or 120,000 miles from first sale; that cover has now run out on almost every car. Symptoms are hard starting, rough running and misfires.
How to check
Ask for injector and pump history and scan for misfire and fuel pressure faults.
$2,500est. repairMedium severity
Ownership and safety
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW M5 sedans manufactured September 4, 2014, through December 4, 2014, 2015 M6 coupes manufactured September 3, 2014, through December 3, 2014, 2015 M6 convertibles manufactured September 8, 2014, through December 4, 2014, and 2015 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles manufactured September3, 2014, through December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification. As a result, the pump's driveshaft could separate from the rotor.
Live from NHTSA, across the 2013 to 2016 model years.
What it costs to run
Our estimates at an independent shop, parts and labor; fuel from the EPA.
Fuel a yearEPA
~$2,000
At about 6,000 miles a year, our estimate for an M coupe, sedan or convertible, the two-year budget's miles; 16 mpg combined, premium gasoline
Factory tiresEstimate
$1,600 to $2,200
19in or 20in staggered summer
Brakes, front and rearEstimate
$1,800 to $3,500
Pads and rotors, independent shop
Annual serviceEstimate
$500 to $1,000
Oil and inspections
Pricing tires for this car? Compare the factory sizes at Discount Tire, and ask a local shop to match it.
Maintenance schedule
- Oil serviceyearly or 10k mi~$250
- Brake fluidevery 2 yrs~$120
- Cabin microfilterevery 2 yrs~$90
- Spark plugsevery 60k mi (30k on 2016 cars)~$500
- Tire set, wear itemevery 15k to 25k mi~$1,700
- Brake job, wear itemevery 25k to 40k mi~$2,300
Sources and methodwhat each figure covers
Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov: its yearly cost is for 15,000 miles with 55% city driving, moved here to the miles a year the two-year budget uses. The rest are our estimates at independent-shop and retail prices from September 2026. Service is a year of routine maintenance at 10,000 miles: one or two oil changes, brake fluid, filters, and spark plugs spread over their interval. Repairs are separate. Tires are a mounted set of summer tires; brakes are pads and rotors on both axles. Prices vary by region and shop.
Prices near you
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What they sell for
$16,000lowest example
$58,000highest example
3listings tracked
2015 BMW M5
Monte Carlo Blue · 38,000 mi · 6MT · RWD
$58,000listing score 81
2013 BMW M5
Singapore Grey · 54,000 mi · 7DCT · RWD
$28,000listing score 68
2013 BMW M5
Black Sapphire · 92,000 mi · 7DCT · RWD
$16,000listing score 58
Representative listings, last reviewed September 2026. Examples chosen by us, not a live feed.
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Replaced
E60 M5S85 5.0 NA V10 with SMG, or a six-speed manual in North America only. The last naturally aspirated M5.
This car
F10 M5Fifth M5, first turbo M5, S63 4.4 twin-turbo V8 at 560 hp (about 575 in Competition). Last M5 offered with a manual, in North America only, with 577 manuals built.
Then came
F90 M5Sixth M5, refined S63, first M5 with M xDrive (including pure RWD mode), 8-speed auto only. Topped by the 627 hp M5 CS, a 2022 model.
Platform history, the BMW M5
The M5 began with the E28 in 1985, the first super sedan, hand-built with the M88 six. Every M5 since has been an executive sedan first, a missile second.
- 1985E28 M5The original super sedan, hand-built M88/3 six, the template for the segment.
- 1989E34 M5S38 six, also hand-built, as a sedan and, in Europe only, a wagon.
- 1998E39 M5S62 4.9 V8, the first V8 M5 and the all-time enthusiast favorite.
- 2005E60 M5S85 5.0 V10 from F1-era engineering, with SMG or, in North America, a six-speed manual. The most extreme M5.
- 2011F10 M5This carFirst turbo M5, S63 4.4 V8. Last manual M5 (North America only, 577 built).
- 2018F90 M5First M5 with M xDrive, 8-speed auto only, 627 hp CS as the halo.
- 2025G90 M5Plug-in hybrid S68 V8 at 717 hp with M xDrive; the G99 M5 Touring is the first M5 wagon sold in the US.
Follow the M5
The M Index, once a month: any change to the M5's guide or score, with the reason, new recalls on M cars, and one thing to check before you buy.