BMW S85 5.0-litre V10 Engine
Used & Reconditioned for Sale
S85B50, E60 M5 engine.
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SUB: Fits E60 M5, E61 M5, E63 M6 and more — verified fitment by registration, fixed prices, UK delivery. ALSO_KNOWN: Also known as: S85B50, E60 M5 engine. SPEC FIELDS: 5.0 L · Petrol · 10 cylinders · 2005–2010 · Longitudinal FROM_PRICE: From £6,495 IMG_ALT: BMW S85 5.0-litre V10 engine — complete unit with individual throttle bodies and timing chain covers
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Verified Fitment
Checked by registration
12-Month Warranty
On reconditioned units
UK Nationwide Delivery
2-4 working days
14-Day Returns
Uninstalled, full refund
Buy a S85 Engine for Your Vehicle
INTRO: We offer 1 application group for the BMW S85 5.0-litre V10 naturally aspirated engine, configured and priced for its specific vehicle. Use the card below to find your exact fitment — E60 M5, E61 M5, E63 M6, or E64 M6.
S85 — M V10 (E60 M5 / E63/E64 M6)
Fits E60 M5, E61 M5, E63 M6, E64 M6 — 2005–2010
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Coming soonFull S85 Compatibility
INTRO: Every BMW model that uses the S85 engine is listed below in the compatibility matrix. Each row links to its specific unit page, where you can confirm fitment by registration.
| Model | Chassis | Variants | Years | Config. | Unit page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | E60/E61 | M5 (saloon, estate) | 2005–2010 | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
| M6 | E63/E64 | M6 (coupé, convertible) | 2006–2010 | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
Confirm your exact specification with the registration checker above.
S85 Engine Prices
INTRO: Used and reconditioned S85 engines are available for the E60 M5 and E63/E64 M6. Prices vary by condition — used units from breakers start around £6,500, while reconditioned units are recommended for long-term reliability and peace of mind.
| Application | Used from | Reconditioned from |
|---|---|---|
| S85 — M V10 (E60 M5 / E63/E64 M6) | £7,500 | £9,500 |
DISCLAIMER (verbatim): "Prices shown are current lowest listed prices and update as stock changes. The price on each listing is the price you pay — no hidden fees at checkout.
What You Get with a S85 Engine
What You Get with a S85 Engine
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Used or reconditioned?
For S85 applications, used units are available from specialist breakers starting around £6,500, but reconditioned units are more commonly selected given the engine's high-strung nature, known failure points, and the value of the host vehicles (M5/M6) — recon builds offer peace of mind and upgraded components. BUYER_ISSUE_NOTE: The S85 is BMW's legendary 5.0-litre V10, powering the E60 M5 and E63/E64 M6. Replacement demand is driven by rod bearing wear — a well-documented issue across high-revving S85 engines, with BMW specifying a 60,000-mile bearing replacement interval — and throttle actuator failures (gears strip, motors fail). Every prepared S85 unit has rod bearings inspected or renewed with aftermarket performance bearings, throttle actuators rebuilt or replaced, and the timing chain and guides checked before dispatch.
S85 Engine Buying FAQs
Answers to common fitment, condition, warranty and delivery questions.
Check S85 Fitment for Your Vehicle
CTA_H2: Find Your S85 Engine — Buy Direct CTA_P: Enter your registration or choose your model from the card below. Confirm fitment by chassis code, then buy your S85 at the listed price. CTA_BUTTON: Check Fitment by Reg