expand_more525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2004.6–2010.3)
With particle filter
0.3 1/m0.3 1/m0.3 1/m
Without particle filter
1.4 1/m1.4 1/m1.4 1/m
expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
With particle filter
0.3 1/m0.3 1/m0.3 1/m
Otherwise
1.5 1/m1.5 1/m1.5 1/m
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
0.3 1/m0.3 1/m0.3 1/m
expand_moreAll other modifications
With particle filter
3 1/m3 1/m3 1/m
Without particle filter
1.2 1/m1.2 1/m1.2 1/m
Measuring mode
B
Measuring sensor
1
Measuring time
0.5 s0.5 s0.5 s
expand_moreStoppage time
expand_more525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2004.6–2010.3)
With automatic gearbox
1 s1 s1 s
With manual transmission
5 s5 s5 s
expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
With automatic gearbox
1 s1 s1 s
With manual transmission
5 s5 s5 s
expand_more530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
With automatic gearbox
1 s1 s1 s
With manual transmission
5 s5 s5 s
All other modifications
5 s5 s5 s
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
Diagnostic socket location
The diagnostic socket is located on the driver's side in the footwell at the A column.
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
580–780 rpm580–780 rpm580–780 rpm
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
580–780 rpm580–780 rpm580–780 rpm
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
580–780 rpm580–780 rpm580–780 rpm
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2006.12–2010.3)
680–870 rpm680–870 rpm680–870 rpm
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)
680–870 rpm680–870 rpm680–870 rpm
520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
560–760 rpm560–760 rpm560–760 rpm
525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2004.6–2010.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
560–760 rpm560–760 rpm560–760 rpm
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
560–760 rpm560–760 rpm560–760 rpm
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
580–780 rpm580–780 rpm580–780 rpm
540 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
450–650 rpm450–650 rpm450–650 rpm
545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
450–650 rpm450–650 rpm450–650 rpm
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
450–650 rpm450–650 rpm450–650 rpm
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
450–650 rpm450–650 rpm450–650 rpm
All other modifications
600–860 rpm600–860 rpm600–860 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2006.12–2010.3)
680–870 rpm680–870 rpm680–870 rpm
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)
680–870 rpm680–870 rpm680–870 rpm
520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
560–760 rpm560–760 rpm560–760 rpm
525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2004.6–2010.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
560–760 rpm560–760 rpm560–760 rpm
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
560–760 rpm560–760 rpm560–760 rpm
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
620–820 rpm620–820 rpm620–820 rpm
540 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
All other modifications
600–860 rpm600–860 rpm600–860 rpm
expand_moreMinimum engine oil temperature at VET
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
176°F176°F80°C
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
176°F176°F80°C
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
176°F176°F80°C
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2006.12–2010.3)
140°F140°F60°C
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)
140°F140°F60°C
525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2004.6–2010.3)
176°F176°F80°C
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
176°F176°F80°C
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
176°F176°F80°C
All other modifications
158°F158°F70°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed
0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed
520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
0.2 %0.2 %0.2 %
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
0.2 %0.2 %0.2 %
All other modifications
0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
expand_moreCurrent at test speed
540 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
−0.000115–+0.000077 A−0.000115–+0.000077 A−0.000115–+0.000077 A
545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
−0.000115–+0.000077 A−0.000115–+0.000077 A−0.000115–+0.000077 A
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
−0.000115–+0.000077 A−0.000115–+0.000077 A−0.000115–+0.000077 A
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
−0.000115–+0.000077 A−0.000115–+0.000077 A−0.000115–+0.000077 A
All other modifications
−0.000426–+0.00011 A−0.000426–+0.00011 A−0.000426–+0.00011 A
Increased idling speed
2300–2700 rpm2300–2700 rpm2300–2700 rpm
expand_moreLambda sensor design
520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
Jump type lambda sensor
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
Jump type lambda sensor
530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
Jump type lambda sensor
All other modifications
wideband sensor
expand_moreLambda value
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2006.12–2010.3)
0.97–1.04 λ0.97–1.04 λ0.97–1.04 λ
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)
0.97–1.04 λ0.97–1.04 λ0.97–1.04 λ
523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
0.91–1.05 λ0.91–1.05 λ0.91–1.05 λ
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
0.91–1.05 λ0.91–1.05 λ0.91–1.05 λ
525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
0.91–1.05 λ0.91–1.05 λ0.91–1.05 λ
530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
0.91–1.05 λ0.91–1.05 λ0.91–1.05 λ
530 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
0.91–1.05 λ0.91–1.05 λ0.91–1.05 λ
All other modifications
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Maximum HC content at idling
150 ppm150 ppm150 ppm
Petrol conditioning speed
3000 rpm3000 rpm3000 rpm
Petrol conditioning time
180 s180 s180 s
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2006.12–2010.3)
680–870 rpm680–870 rpm680–870 rpm
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)
680–870 rpm680–870 rpm680–870 rpm
520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
560–760 rpm560–760 rpm560–760 rpm
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
560–760 rpm560–760 rpm560–760 rpm
530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
560–760 rpm560–760 rpm560–760 rpm
540 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
450–850 rpm450–850 rpm450–850 rpm
545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
450–850 rpm450–850 rpm450–850 rpm
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
450–850 rpm450–850 rpm450–850 rpm
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
450–850 rpm450–850 rpm450–850 rpm
All other modifications
600–860 rpm600–860 rpm600–860 rpm
Voltage swing at test speed
0.3 V0.3 V0.3 V
More than
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by BMW.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2007 BMW 5 Series Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 5 Series Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2007 BMW 5 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2007 BMW 5 Series Sedan generations
In 2007 BMW offered 2 generations of the 5 Series Sedan. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.