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How to Identify Timing Chain Issues in the BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 F11, F10 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Timing belt

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It is well known that choosing a car with a timing chain offers several advantages, especially in terms of reliability and maintenance: there is no scheduled replacement for the chain, and with regular oil changes, perhaps a bit earlier than the long-life schedule, you can indeed cover hundreds of thousands of miles.

However, on newer models from the Bavarian manufacturer, several failures related to the timing chain have been reported, ranging from simple noise to breakage with serious consequences; essentially, the chain tends to stretch, causing it to hit the sliding guides, generating noise and potentially leading to failure.


Updated on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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