X5 M F95
2020 to 2026 · reliability 68 to 70- Oil and coolant leaks around the hot veeMedium$3,000
- Fast tire and brake wearMedium$2,750
- Leaking coolant expansion tank (S63, 2020 to 2023 cars)Medium$600
Problems by generation
BMW X5 M problems by generation
The known problems on all 3 X5 M generations in our guide (E70, F85 and F95): what a fix costs, how each one scores on reliability, and which model years to skip.
Every X5 M generation at a glance
| Generation | Reliability | Costliest known repair | Best year |
|---|---|---|---|
| X5 M F952020 to 2026 | 68 to 70Good | Oil and coolant leaks around the hot vee$3,000 | 2026Score 59 |
| X5 M F852015 to 2018 | 62 to 64Moderate | Rod bearing wear$4,000 | 2018Score 55 |
| X5 M E702010 to 2013 | 55 to 57Mixed | Turbocharger failure$8,000 | 2013Score 47 |
Reliability is out of 100, for the range of a generation's model years: its engine, its own known problems and their bills, parts and service costs, and age. Repair figures are the guides' estimates for an independent shop, not quotes. How the scores work
The worst known problems on each X5 M
X5 M F85
2015 to 2018 · reliability 62 to 64- Rod bearing wear (S63)High$4,000
- Oil and coolant leaks around the hot vee (S63)Medium$2,000
- Carbon buildup on the intake valvesMedium$900
X5 M E70
2010 to 2013 · reliability 55 to 57- Turbocharger failure (S63)High$8,000
- Valve stem seals (S63)High$6,000
- Hot-vee coolant leaks and pump failures (S63)High$3,000
Worst first: severity, then the repair estimate. Recalls are left out, since a BMW dealer fixes them free.
Which X5 M years to skip
| Generation | Best year | Weaker years, and why |
|---|---|---|
| X5 M F952020 to 2026 | 2026 (59) | 2020 to 2023 (Guide Score 59) score close to the best, but check for leaking coolant expansion tank. |
| X5 M F852015 to 2018 | 2018 (55) | None: no year is held back by a specific problem. |
| X5 M E702010 to 2013 | 2013 (47) | None: no year is held back by a specific problem. |
Most of the gap between years is age. A year is listed when the score charges it for something specific: a different engine, a problem that hit only some years, or a gearbox that came later. The same list for every car is on the best and worst years.
Before you choose
Tip
A well-kept car from a weaker generation can be a better buy than a neglected one from the best. Each guide has the full problem list with how to check for each, and Score a listing rates one car for sale.