BMW X5: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2000 - 2024)

All BMW X5 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the BMW X5.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2023 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2006 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2005 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2004 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2003 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2002 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2001 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2000 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.