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BMW S63
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BMW S63
Verdict
RISKY · 42/100
Est. cost /3yr
€9,000-18,000 over 3 years including maintenance, consumables, and at least one major oil consumption or turbo-related repair
Oil interval
10,000 km
Recalls
0
Worst issue
Excessive Oil Consumption (Valve Stem Seals / Piston Rings)
CRITICAL
BMW S63
F10 · F10 M5
Excessive Oil Consumption (Valve Stem Seals / Piston Rings)
€2,000-5,000
CRITICAL
Turbocharger Heat Soak and Premature Wear
€3,000-8,000
HIGH
EGR Cooler Failure
€600-1,500
HIGH
Oil Cooler Seal and Valley Pan Leaks
€800-2,000
MODERATE
Charge Air Cooler / Intercooler Degradation
€500-1,500
MODERATE
High General Maintenance Costs
€500-1,500
LOW
BMW S63
F10 · F10 M5
•Commission an independent oil consumption test over 2,000-3,000 km before purchasing, budget accordingly if consuming over 0.5L per 1,000 km
•Pull a full OBD fault code scan including stored and pending codes, specifically checking for EGR, boost, and oil pressure faults
•Request documented proof of valve stem seal and/or piston ring work under the BMW extended warranty or class-action settlement
•Inspect the engine valley visually and with a flashlight for oil seepage around the valley pan and oil cooler seals
•Verify the service history shows oil changes at no more than 10,000 km intervals with an approved BMW LL-01 spec oil
•Test drive under full load on a motorway ramp, listen for turbo whine, check for blue smoke in mirrors, and confirm boost feels strong and consistent
•Ask whether the car has the Competition Package ECU tune (575hp) or the original 560hp tune, and confirm this matches the paperwork rather than assuming from badges alone
BMW S63
F10 · F10 M5
Valve Stem Seals
Inspect oil consumption rate. Replace if consuming more than 0.5L per 1,000 km.
50,000-80,000 km
Turbocharger Assemblies
Check shaft play and oil feed lines. Ensure oil changes are never delayed.
80,000-130,000 km
EGR Cooler
Pressure test cooling system and scan for EGR codes before purchase.
60,000-120,000 km
Oil Cooler Seals and Valley Pan Gasket
Inspect for leaks in the engine valley. Budget for replacement if seeping.
70,000-130,000 km
BMW S63
F10 · F10 M5
No recalls on record
BMW S63
F10 · F10 M5
✓Immense performance potential with 560-575hp stock
✓Engine can handle significant power increases with forged internals
✓Well-supported aftermarket tuning ecosystem
✓Strong community knowledge base for diagnosis and repair
✓Thrilling driving dynamics when mechanically sound
BMW S63
F10 · F10 M5
Real consumption
14.4 L/100km
Official consumption
Not available
Oil interval
10,000 km
Oil spec
BMW LL-01 0W-40 or 5W-40 fully synthetic (e.g. Castrol Edge, Liqui Moly 5W-40)
Est. cost /3yr
€9,000-18,000 over 3 years including maintenance, consumables, and at least one major oil consumption or turbo-related repair
BMW S63
F10 · F10 M5
560 hp · 680 Nm
2011-2013
575 hp · 680 Nm
2013-2016
The extra 15hp on the Competition Package tune comes purely from ECU mapping, not from any turbo, cooling, or internal hardware upgrade, so it carries no additional reliability risk or benefit over the standard tune. Choose based on trim, options, and history rather than the power figure, and put your buying effort into verifying oil consumption and turbo condition regardless of which tune the car has.