2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan chassis specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreCamber front

expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)


Setting	-0°20'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°20'+0°30'-0°20'

expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)

expand_moreSafety vehicle


Setting	-0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°12'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


Setting	-0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°12'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Setting	-0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°12'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


Setting	-0°30'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°30'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)

expand_moreSafety vehicle


Setting	-0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°12'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


Setting	-0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°12'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Setting	-0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°12'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


Setting	-0°30'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°30'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


Setting	-0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°12'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Setting	-0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°12'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


Setting	-0°30'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°30'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreCamber rear

expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)


Setting	-2°00'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value	-2°00'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreAll other modifications


Setting	-2°00'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value	-2°00'+0°25'-0°25'

expand_moreConditions for axle measurement

expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)


Safety vehicle	2 x 68 Kg on the front seats, 1 x 14 Kg in the boot, fully fuelled.
Otherwise	2 x 68 Kg on front seats, 1 x 68 Kg on rear seat, 1 x 21 Kg in boot, with full fuel tank.

expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)


Safety vehicle	2 x 68 Kg on the front seats, 1 x 14 Kg in the boot, fully fuelled.
Otherwise	2 x 68 Kg on front seats, 1 x 68 Kg on rear seat, 1 x 21 Kg in boot, with full fuel tank.


All other modifications	2 x 68 Kg on front seats, 1 x 68 Kg on rear seat, 1 x 21 Kg in boot, with full fuel tank.

expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position

expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)


With 17" rims	2–2.06 ft2–2.06 ft609–629 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	2.04–2.11 ft2.04–2.11 ft622–642 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)

expand_moreSafety vehicle


With 17" rims	1.95–2.02 ft1.95–2.02 ft595–615 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.99–2.06 ft1.99–2.06 ft607–627 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	2.03–2.1 ft2.03–2.1 ft620–640 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


With 16" rims	1.96–2.02 ft1.96–2.02 ft597–617 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	2.01–2.07 ft2.01–2.07 ft612–632 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	2.05–2.12 ft2.05–2.12 ft625–645 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	2.09–2.16 ft2.09–2.16 ft638–658 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith standard chassis


With 16" rims	1.9–1.97 ft1.9–1.97 ft579–599 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.95–2.02 ft1.95–2.02 ft595–615 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.99–2.06 ft1.99–2.06 ft607–627 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	2.03–2.1 ft2.03–2.1 ft620–640 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 16" rims	1.85–1.92 ft1.85–1.92 ft564–584 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.9–1.97 ft1.9–1.97 ft579–599 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2.01 ft1.94–2.01 ft592–612 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	1.95–2.05 ft1.95–2.05 ft594–624 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)

expand_moreSafety vehicle


With 17" rims	1.95–2.02 ft1.95–2.02 ft595–615 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.99–2.06 ft1.99–2.06 ft607–627 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	2.03–2.1 ft2.03–2.1 ft620–640 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


With 16" rims	1.96–2.02 ft1.96–2.02 ft597–617 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	2.01–2.07 ft2.01–2.07 ft612–632 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	2.05–2.12 ft2.05–2.12 ft625–645 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	2.09–2.16 ft2.09–2.16 ft638–658 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith standard chassis


With 16" rims	1.9–1.97 ft1.9–1.97 ft579–599 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.95–2.02 ft1.95–2.02 ft595–615 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.99–2.06 ft1.99–2.06 ft607–627 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	2.03–2.1 ft2.03–2.1 ft620–640 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 16" rims	1.85–1.92 ft1.85–1.92 ft564–584 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.9–1.97 ft1.9–1.97 ft579–599 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2.01 ft1.94–2.01 ft592–612 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	1.95–2.05 ft1.95–2.05 ft594–624 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


With 16" rims	1.96–2.02 ft1.96–2.02 ft597–617 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	2.01–2.07 ft2.01–2.07 ft612–632 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	2.05–2.12 ft2.05–2.12 ft625–645 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	2.09–2.16 ft2.09–2.16 ft638–658 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith standard chassis


With 16" rims	1.9–1.97 ft1.9–1.97 ft579–599 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.95–2.02 ft1.95–2.02 ft595–615 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.99–2.06 ft1.99–2.06 ft607–627 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	2.03–2.1 ft2.03–2.1 ft620–640 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 16" rims	1.85–1.92 ft1.85–1.92 ft564–584 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.9–1.97 ft1.9–1.97 ft579–599 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2.01 ft1.94–2.01 ft592–612 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	1.95–2.05 ft1.95–2.05 ft594–624 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreFront tire pressure


530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!

expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position

expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)


With 17" rims	1.93–2 ft1.93–2 ft589–609 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.97–2.04 ft1.97–2.04 ft601–621 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)

expand_moreSafety vehicle


With 17" rims	1.9–1.96 ft1.9–1.96 ft578–598 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2 ft1.94–2 ft590–610 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	1.98–2.04 ft1.98–2.04 ft602–622 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


With 16" rims	1.9–1.97 ft1.9–1.97 ft579–599 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.95–2.01 ft1.95–2.01 ft594–614 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.99–2.06 ft1.99–2.06 ft607–627 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	2.03–2.1 ft2.03–2.1 ft619–639 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith standard chassis


With 16" rims	1.85–1.91 ft1.85–1.91 ft563–583 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.9–1.96 ft1.9–1.96 ft578–598 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2 ft1.94–2 ft591–611 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	1.98–2.04 ft1.98–2.04 ft603–623 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 16" rims	1.8–1.86 ft1.8–1.86 ft548–568 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.85–1.91 ft1.85–1.91 ft563–583 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.89–1.95 ft1.89–1.95 ft575–595 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	1.93–1.99 ft1.93–1.99 ft588–608 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)

expand_moreSafety vehicle


With 17" rims	1.9–1.96 ft1.9–1.96 ft578–598 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2 ft1.94–2 ft590–610 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	1.98–2.04 ft1.98–2.04 ft602–622 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


With 16" rims	1.9–1.97 ft1.9–1.97 ft579–599 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.95–2.01 ft1.95–2.01 ft594–614 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.99–2.06 ft1.99–2.06 ft607–627 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	2.03–2.1 ft2.03–2.1 ft619–639 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith standard chassis


With 16" rims	1.85–1.91 ft1.85–1.91 ft563–583 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.9–1.96 ft1.9–1.96 ft578–598 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2 ft1.94–2 ft591–611 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	1.98–2.04 ft1.98–2.04 ft603–623 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 16" rims	1.8–1.86 ft1.8–1.86 ft548–568 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.85–1.91 ft1.85–1.91 ft563–583 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.89–1.95 ft1.89–1.95 ft575–595 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	1.93–1.99 ft1.93–1.99 ft588–608 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


With 16" rims	1.9–1.97 ft1.9–1.97 ft579–599 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.95–2.01 ft1.95–2.01 ft594–614 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.99–2.06 ft1.99–2.06 ft607–627 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	2.03–2.1 ft2.03–2.1 ft619–639 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith standard chassis


With 16" rims	1.85–1.91 ft1.85–1.91 ft563–583 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.9–1.96 ft1.9–1.96 ft578–598 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2 ft1.94–2 ft591–611 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	1.98–2.04 ft1.98–2.04 ft603–623 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 16" rims	1.8–1.86 ft1.8–1.86 ft548–568 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.85–1.91 ft1.85–1.91 ft563–583 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.89–1.95 ft1.89–1.95 ft575–595 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims	1.93–1.99 ft1.93–1.99 ft588–608 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreRear tire pressure


530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!

expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)

expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)


Setting	0°12'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°12'+0°12'-0°12'

expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)

expand_moreSafety vehicle


Setting	0°12'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°12'+0°12'-0°12'


Setting	0°08'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°08'+0°12'-0°12'

expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)

expand_moreSafety vehicle


Setting	0°12'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°12'+0°12'-0°12'


Setting	0°08'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°08'+0°12'-0°12'

expand_moreAll other modifications


Setting	0°08'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°08'+0°12'-0°12'

expand_moreToe-in rear


Setting	0°18'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°18'+0°12'-0°12'


Tread front	5.09–5.12 ft5.09–5.12 ft1552–1561 mm

expand_moreTread rear


530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)	5.19 ft5.19 ft1581 mm
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)	5.19 ft5.19 ft1581 mm
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)	5.19 ft5.19 ft1581 mm
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)	5.19 ft5.19 ft1581 mm
All other modifications	5.11–5.19 ft5.11–5.19 ft1557–1582 mm

expand_moreWheel base


530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)	9.47 ft9.47 ft2886 mm
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)	9.47 ft9.47 ft2886 mm
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)	9.47 ft9.47 ft2886 mm
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)	9.47 ft9.47 ft2886 mm
All other modifications	9.48 ft9.48 ft2888 mm


Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle)	20°00'+0°00'-0°00'

expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)


525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)	18°07'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)


Safety vehicle	18°19'+0°30'-0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis	18°17'+0°30'-0°30'
With standard chassis	18°19'+0°30'-0°30'
With sports suspension	18°13'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)


Safety vehicle	18°19'+0°30'-0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis	18°17'+0°30'-0°30'
With standard chassis	18°19'+0°30'-0°30'
With sports suspension	18°13'+0°30'-0°30'


530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)	18°07'+0°30'-0°30'
530 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)	18°07'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreAll other modifications


With heavy-duty chassis	18°17'+0°30'-0°30'
With standard chassis	18°19'+0°30'-0°30'
With sports suspension	18°13'+0°30'-0°30'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan Fifth generation Chassis Specifications

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