BMW 5 F10

Many say that the BMW 5 Series F10/F11 has exceeded the conditional critical point of complexity of the design. Obviously, the Munich-based carmaker wanted to create a car that would be the best in the class. And in many ways, he did. But after carefully studying the owners’ stories, it’s worth admitting that this BMW is controversial.

With a light hand of a Pole

The F10 was designed by Jacek Frölich, a Pole who has been working for BMW for many years. The successor to the BMW E60 was to be sportier and more elegant. It was successful and sales from the first days were good.

The F10 series has an unimaginable number of configurations. It is represented by three types of body. It was equipped with 4, 6, 8-cylinder gasoline and 4, 6-cylinder diesel engines (with one, two and even three turbochargers). In a pair of power units assigned 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission. The car is either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Labyrinths of equipment

Many BMW F10 owners are unaware of the existence of certain features. For example, you can program the time on the menu for external lights to burn – the follow-me-home function – to illuminate the area in the dark after the engine is turned off. Some cars even have a thermal imager.

In addition to a very long list of options, you could purchase bodywork packages: Shadowline, Modern Line or M-package. Get the maximum driving pleasure will help: active suspension EDC, active stabilizers of transverse stability and intelligent steering Active Steering.

The required equipment in the secondary market is the Professional navigation with a 10.2-inch screen and comfortable seats, while the EDC suspension with shock absorber stiffness adjustment and active steering system are not particularly appreciated. Active cruise control and Head-Up projection are often found.

This questionable moment

The most contradictions arise from reliability and operation. While the quality of the plastic and the accuracy of fitting parts are not a claim, Nappa's leather upholstery is disappointing. It’s not as solid as you would expect from a premium brand. The BMW F10 has a lot of systems to take care of. The ZF 8HP automatic transmission requires an oil change every 60,000 km. And all-wheel drive versions of xDrive need even more frequent fluid updates – an average of 40-50 thousand km. Some diesel engines (particularly 6-cylinder in all-wheel drive versions) are equipped with a selective catalyst that requires a special liquid topping AdBlue. It is inexpensive (about $ 1 per liter), and the need to replenish it will inform the computer. But the most important question is: what about reliability? In response, owners can say a lot. The mechanics are reassuring: as long as the car is warranty, everything is not so bad. Some of the secondary market units still have a warranty on important units and assemblies. The full warranty package is offered, as a rule, only cars of the Premium Selection program. There are failures in the operation of systems, the existence of which drivers sometimes do not even suspect. For example, a pedestrian protection system that lifts the hood in a collision (its sensor falls under the action of the service service). Sometimes there are complaints about the right of cars equipped with active steering. The problem is solved by updating the software. The noisy and expensive Run-Flat tires were criticized.

Engines

The N20’s two-litre petrol unit suffers from one major problem. After 70-120 thousand km, the chain drive of the oil pump fails - howls arise. Timely access to the service will help to save the engine. For the replacement of the drive in the usual service will ask about 35 000 rubles. If you ignore the symptoms, the consequences will be sad - major repairs of the engine. Depending on the degree of damage for the restoration of the unit will have to pay from 150 to 300 thousand rubles. In 2014, the problem node was finalized, and the disease began to manifest itself much less often. Ailments demonstrate a catalytic neutralizer (20,000 rubles with work) and injectors (from 5 000 rubles). The nozzle is enough for 60-100 thousand km. If one surrenders, the others will soon surrender. A little later, you have to change the thermostat (3-4 thousand rubles), and then the fuel pump (from 9000 rubles). After 100,000 km, the turn of laying the valve cover and the cover itself, where the valve ventilation valve of crankcase gases is built, comes. The cost of a new cover is 26 000 rubles. A little later, the radiator can lose weight (from 18 000 rubles). The 528th TNVD may require attention after 150,000 km. For a new pump will have to pay at least 25 000 rubles. The least problematic engine of the BMW 5 F10 is the 3-liter petrol N55. However, there is no question of stability at the M54 level. It is also equipped with not the most durable fuel injectors. The V8 N63 series engines experience heavy heat loads, as two turbines are installed right in the block collapse.

Transmission

The most common complaints about the machine are jerks. They are often eliminated by updating the software. But someone after 100 000 had to repair the box (from 100 000 rubles). Frictions, a hydrotransformer and a hydroblock were brought in.

The elastic coupling of the rear driveshaft (3,500 rubles) wears closer to 100,000 km. Sometimes the destruction of the flange of the rear cardan is found (from 20,000 rubles). In the future, the glands of the rear gearbox can flow, and after 150 000 km, it is necessary to update the Silentblock of the rear axle gearbox attachment (5-10 thousand rubles along with work).

In all-wheel drive versions of the XDrive after 80-120 thousand km often begins to crack the external front-wheel drive SRUS. It changes only in the collection (from 26 000 rubles for an analogue). Snatch during intensive acceleration will tell about the approach of repair of the dispensary. The new handout will cost 250 000 rubles, and the restored - 35 000 rubles. For bulkhead will ask about 100 000 rubles.

Walking

The suspension does not pose any particular problems. It is well adapted to Russian roads. However, the first major repairs may be needed after 100,000km. Repairs are quite expensive, which is the norm in premium class.

Change the front levers (from 4000 rubles per lever), front hub bearings (from 6000 rubles) and front shock absorbers. Knocking in the steering can be caused by wear of the cardan in the lower part of the steering shaft (14 000 rubles). Sometimes the raps and clicks are made by the steering rack.

Other problems and malfunctions

After a while, aluminum inserts located on the inner lining of the sills are unsticked. And in the lower part of the head optics may appear cracks. The new original headlight unit costs 26,000 rubles, and an analogue from Asia - 11,000 rubles. Bixenon optics is much more expensive - 53 000 rubles.

Heating the driver's seat is constantly being denied. The heating mat is sewn to the upholstery and changes in the collection - 60 000 rubles. But sometimes the wiring break can be restored - about 5 000 rubles.

Quite quickly, the coating is erased from the speed control button of the fan of the climate installation. The manufacturer has provided new buttons, available only in a set for 6 000 rubles. In a famous Chinese store you can buy the desired button for 700 rubles.

Sometimes door locks get floundered. For example, in winter, moisture enters the cable of the locks of the front doors and freezes. If the lock itself fails, it will have to be replaced (from 9000 rubles).

Typical malfunctions

• stretching of the chain of the timing system N47 (2-liter diesel);

• howl of oil pump in 2-liter gasoline turbo engines;

• wear of the front semi-axles of all-wheel drive modifications;

Dignities

• fantastic dynamics and driving qualities;

• The model is still relevant, which means ease of resale and relatively small loss in price.

Deficiencies

• too many faults, especially electronics and diesel engines

Labyrinths of equipment

• For example, you can program the time on the menu for external lights to burn – the follow-me-home function – to illuminate the area in the dark after the engine is turned off.

This questionable moment

• The BMW F10 has a lot of systems to take care of.
• It is inexpensive (about $ 1 per liter), and the need to replenish it will inform the computer.
• The problem is solved by updating the software.
• There are failures of the manual transmission: it is not possible to switch gear or turn back. Repairs are quite expensive.

Engines

• The N20’s two-litre petrol unit suffers from one major problem. After 70-120 thousand.
• km the chain drive of the oil pump fails - howls arise.
• If you ignore the symptoms, the consequences will be sad - major repairs of the engine.
• In 2014, the problem node was finalized, and the disease began to manifest itself much less often.
• The least problematic engine of the BMW 5 F10 is the 3-liter petrol N55.
• Motorists as a prevention recommend changing the caps after 20-30 thousand.
• The N47 diesel engines still had a serious defect - premature wear of the timing system chain.
• Buying a car with such a diesel unit, the warranty for which has already expired, you need to be careful.

Transmission

• But someone after 100 000 had to repair the box (from 100 000 rubles).
• In the future, the glands of the rear gearbox can flow, and after 150 000 km, it is necessary to update the Silentblock of the rear axle gearbox attachment (5-10 thousand rubles along with work).
• Snatch during intensive acceleration will tell about the approach of repair of the dispensary.

Walking

• The suspension does not pose any particular problems.
• However, the first major repairs may be needed after 100,000km.
• Repairs are quite expensive, which is the norm in premium class.
• Knocking in the steering can be caused by wear of the cardan in the lower part of the steering shaft (14 000 rubles).
• Sometimes the raps and clicks are made by the steering rack.

Other problems and malfunctions

• And in the lower part of the head optics may appear cracks.
• Heating the driver's seat is constantly being denied.
• For example, in winter, moisture enters the cable of the locks of the front doors and freezes.

Typical malfunctions

• - wear of the front semi-axles of all-wheel drive modifications;

Dignities

• The model is still relevant, which means ease of resale and relatively small loss in price.

Deficiencies

• Too many faults, especially electronics and diesel engines

Although the model is still young, many typical malfunctions are already known. Unfortunately, there are too many. In addition, the design of the car is so complex that even specialists of official service can not cope with its repair. But when everything works properly, the BMW F10 is emotionally farther away than any of its rivals.

• The F10 was designed by Jacek Frölich, a Pole who has been working for many years in the BMW design team.
• Equipment Mazes: For example, you can program the time on the menu for external lights to burn – the follow-me-home function – to illuminate the area in the dark after the engine is turned off.
• This questionable point: The problem is solved by software updates.
• Engines: The N20 two-litre petrol unit suffers from one major problem. After 70-120 thousand.
• Transmission: But someone after 100 000 had to repair the box (from 100 000 rubles).
• Driving: The suspension does not pose any particular problems.
• Other problems and malfunctions: And cracks may appear in the lower part of the head optics.
• Typical malfunctions: - stretching of the chain of the timing system N47 (2-liter diesel); - howling of the oil pump in 2-liter gasoline turbo engines; - wear of the front semi-axles of all-wheel drive modifications;

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