BMW X5 Service Cost South Africa
Major Service Cost Estimate
A major service for a BMW X5 costs approximately R 1 013 – R 5 769 at an independent workshop.
The BMW X5 service cost is approximately 17% above the South African average. Using an independent workshop can help reduce this cost significantly.
As BMW's flagship SUV in South Africa, the X5 commands service costs between R1 013 and R5 769. With larger engines and more complex systems than its smaller siblings, the X5 is one of the more expensive BMWs to maintain in the South African market.
Diesel X5 models (particularly the 30d and 40d) are popular in SA for their towing capability and fuel efficiency, but they require careful diesel-specific maintenance including DPF and injector care. Find replacement BMW engines or budget-friendly BMW parts from stripping across South Africa.
BMW X5 Service Cost by Variant
Select a variant to see detailed service pricing.
X5 3
X5 3
X5 M50d
X5 3.0 ACTIVITY
X5 3.0 ACTIVITY A/T
X5 3.0 A/T
X5 3.0 SPORT
X5 3.0 SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE30i ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30i M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 3.0sd M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 3.0sd M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 M50d
X5 3.0d Activity
X5 3.0d Activity auto
X5 3.0d auto
X5 3.0d Exclusive
X5 3.0d Exclusive auto
X5 3.0d Sport
X5 3.0d Sport auto
X5 3.0d
X5 3.0d Activity
X5 3.0d Activity auto
X5 3.0d auto
X5 3.0d Exclusive
X5 3.0d Exclusive auto
X5 3.0d Sport
X5 3.0d Sport auto
X5 3.0d
X5 3.0d Activity
X5 3.0d Activity auto
X5 3.0d auto
X5 3.0d Exclusive
X5 3.0d Exclusive auto
X5 3.0d Sport
X5 3.0d Sport auto
X5 3.0d
X5 3.0d Activity
X5 3.0d Activity auto
X5 3.0d auto
X5 3.0d Exclusive
X5 3.0d Exclusive auto
X5 3.0d Sport
X5 xDRIVE30d A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d DESIGN PURE A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE30d DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE30d PERFORMANCE ED A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE40d DESIGN PURE A/T(F15)
X5 xDRIVE40d DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE40d PERFORMANCE ED A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE30d DESIGN PURE A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE30d M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE40d A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE40d DESIGN PURE A/T(F15)
X5 xDRIVE40d M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE30d A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE30d DESIGN PURE A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE30d M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE40d A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE40d DESIGN PURE A/T(F15)
X5 xDRIVE40d M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE30d A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE30d DESIGN PURE A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE30d M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE40d A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE40d DESIGN PURE A/T(F15)
X5 xDRIVE40d M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE25d A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE25d DESIGN PURE A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE25d M SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE25d A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE25d DESIGN PURE A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE25d M SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 4.4 ACTIVITY A/T
X5 4.4 A/T
X5 4.4 SPORT A/T
X5 4.4 ACTIVITY A/T
X5 4.4 A/T
X5 4.4 SPORT A/T
X5 3.0i
X5 3.0i Activity
X5 3.0i Activity auto
X5 3.0i auto
X5 3.0i Exclusive
X5 3.0i Exclusive auto
X5 3.0i Sport
X5 3.0i Sport auto
X5 3.0i
X5 3.0i Activity
X5 3.0i Activity auto
X5 3.0i auto
X5 3.0i Exclusive
X5 3.0i Exclusive auto
X5 3.0i Sport
X5 3.0i Sport auto
X5 3.0i
X5 3.0i Activity
X5 3.0i Activity auto
X5 3.0i auto
X5 3.0i Exclusive
X5 3.0i Exclusive auto
X5 3.0i Sport
X5 3.0i Sport auto
X5 3.0i
X5 3.0i Activity
X5 3.0i Activity auto
X5 3.0i auto
X5 3.0i Exclusive
X5 3.0i Exclusive auto
X5 3.0i Sport
X5 3.0i Sport auto
X5 xDRIVE30d A/T (F15)
X5 M50d
X5 M50d (F15)
X5 M50d (F15)
X5 M50d (F15)
X5 M50d (F15)
X5 3.0d ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 3.0d A/T (E70)
X5 3.0d DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 3.0d EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 3.0d INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 3.0d M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE30d M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE40d A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d PERFORMANCE ED A/T
X5 3.0sd ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 3.0sd A/T (E70)
X5 3.0sd EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 3.0sd INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 3.0sd ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 3.0sd A/T (E70)
X5 3.0sd DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 3.0sd EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 3.0sd INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE40d A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE40d M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE35d ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE35d M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 3.0d
X5 3.0d ACTIVITY A/T
X5 3.0d A/T
X5 3.0d SPORT A/T
X5 3.0d ACTIVITY A/T
X5 3.0d ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 3.0d A/T
X5 3.0d A/T (E70)
X5 3.0d EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 3.0d INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 3.0d M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 3.0d SPORT A/T
X5 3.0d Sport auto
X5 3.0 ACTIVITY
X5 3.0 ACTIVITY A/T
X5 3.0 A/T
X5 3.0 SPORT
X5 3.0 SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE30d PERFORMANCE ED A/T
X5 4.4i Activity auto
X5 4.4i auto
X5 4.4i Exclusive auto
X5 4.4i Activity auto
X5 4.4i auto
X5 4.4i Exclusive auto
X5 4.4i Activity auto
X5 4.4i auto
X5 4.4i Exclusive auto
X5 4.4i Activity auto
X5 4.4i auto
X5 4.4i Exclusive auto
X5 4.4i Sport auto
X5 4.8is auto
X5 4.8is Exclusive auto
X5 4.4i Sport auto
X5 4.8is auto
X5 4.8is Exclusive auto
X5 4.4i Sport auto
X5 4.8iS A/T
X5 4.8is auto
X5 4.8is Exclusive auto
X5 4.4i Sport auto
X5 4.8iS A/T
X5 4.8is auto
X5 4.8is Exclusive auto
X5 xDRIVE48i ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i ACTIVITY A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i DYNAMIC A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i EXCLUSIVE A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i INNOVATION A/T (E70)
X5 xDRIVE48i M-SPORT A/T (E70)
X5 xDrive40e A/T (F15)
X5 xDrive40e DESIGN PURE A/T (F15)
X5 xDrive40e M SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDrive40e A/T (F15)
X5 xDrive40e DESIGN PURE A/T (F15)
X5 xDrive40e M SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE35i A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE35i EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE35i A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE35i DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i PERFORMANCE ED A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i DESIGN PURE A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE35i DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE35i PERFORMANCE ED A/T
X5 xDRIVE35i DESIGN PURE A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE35i M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE35i DESIGN PURE A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE35i M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 M
X5 M
X5 M
X5 M
X5 M
X5 M
X5 M (F15)
X5 M (F15)
X5 M (F15)
X5 xDRIVE50i A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i PERFORMANCE ED A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE50i DESIGN PURE (F15)
X5 xDRIVE50i DYNAMIC A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i EXCLUSIVE A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i INNOVATIONS A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i M-SPORT A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE50i PERFORMANCE ED A/T
X5 xDRIVE50i A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE50i DESIGN PURE (F15)
X5 xDRIVE50i M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE50i A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE50i DESIGN PURE (F15)
X5 xDRIVE50i M-SPORT A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE50i A/T (F15)
X5 xDRIVE50i DESIGN PURE (F15)
X5 xDRIVE50i M-SPORT A/T (F15)
BMW X5 Service Intervals
Recommended service schedule based on manufacturer guidelines. Intervals may vary by model year and variant.
- Oil & filter change
- Visual inspection
- Fluid top-up
- Full oil service
- Air filter
- Spark plugs (petrol)
- Brake inspection
- Oil & filter change
- Tire rotation
- Fluid levels
- Full oil service
- Fuel filter
- Cabin filter
- Brake fluid flush
- Full major service
- Timing belt/chain check
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid
- Oil & filter change
- Visual inspection
- Fluid top-up
- Full oil service
- Air filter
- Spark plugs (petrol)
- Brake inspection
- Oil & filter change
- Tire rotation
- Fluid levels
- Full oil service
- Fuel filter
- Cabin filter
- Brake fluid flush
- Full major service
- Timing belt/chain check
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid
Parts Cost Breakdown
Estimated parts costs based on independent workshop pricing across all variants.
| Part Category | Min Cost | Max Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oil & Oil Filter | R 282 | R 951 |
| Air Filter | R 113 | R 380 |
| Cabin/Pollen Filter | R 90 | R 285 |
| Fuel Filter | R 135 | R 476 |
| Spark Plugs (Petrol) | R 169 | R 713 |
| Brake Pads (Front) | R 203 | R 1 046 |
| Brake Discs (Front) | R 135 | R 904 |
| Total Parts Cost | R 1 128 | R 4 756 |
Common Parts Brands
BMW X5 Service Guide
What's included in a major vs minor service for your BMW X5.
Major Service
Every 30,000 km / 24 months- Engine oil & oil filter change
- Air filter replacement
- Fuel filter replacement
- Spark plugs (petrol models)
- Cabin/pollen filter replacement
- Brake inspection & adjustment
- Fluid top-up (coolant, brake, steering)
- Multi-point inspection
Minor Service
Every 15,000 km / 12 months- Engine oil & oil filter change
- Visual belt & hose inspection
- Fluid level checks
- Tire rotation recommendation
- Basic safety inspection
Service Book Stamping: Under South African consumer law, independent workshops can stamp your service book. This does not void your BMW warranty provided the correct parts and fluids are used.
Common BMW X5 Problems
Known issues to watch for when servicing your BMW X5.
Coolant Pipe Leak (V8 Models)
High SeverityThe coolant transfer pipe running through the V8 engine valley can leak, requiring significant disassembly to access. This is an expensive and time-consuming repair unique to V8 X5 models.
Air Suspension Compressor Failure
Medium SeverityModels equipped with air suspension can experience compressor failure, causing the vehicle to drop on one or more corners. The compressor and air bags may need replacement.
DPF Regeneration Issues (Diesel)
Medium SeverityThe diesel particulate filter can become clogged, especially in vehicles used primarily for short trips in urban areas. Forced regeneration may help, but severe cases require DPF replacement.
BMW Engine Specifications
Common engines found in the BMW X5 range.
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Browse BMW EnginesDealership vs Independent Workshop
Compare service options for your BMW X5.
| Dealership | Independent Best Value | Mobile Service | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Range | R 1 418 - R 9 230 | R 1 013 - R 5 769 | R 1 114 - R 6 922 |
| Parts Quality | OEM (Original) | OEM or Quality Aftermarket | Varies |
| Warranty | Official manufacturer warranty | Workshop warranty on work | Limited warranty |
| Service Book | Official stamp | Can stamp (legally valid) | Rarely stamps |
| Convenience | Drive-in, may need booking | Flexible scheduling | Comes to you |
| Diagnostics | Brand-specific equipment | Universal + brand tools | Basic diagnostics |
Our recommendation: Independent workshops offer the best value for BMW X5 servicing. You get quality parts at lower prices, and South African law protects your right to service at any qualified workshop.
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