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.
BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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2000 – 2024 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
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.
2024 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Hybrid Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2023 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2023 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2023 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Hybrid Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2022 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2022 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2022 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Hybrid Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2021 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2021 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2021 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Hybrid Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2020 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2020 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2020 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2019 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2019 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2019 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2018 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2018 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Diesel Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2017 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2017 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Diesel Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2016 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2016 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2016 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Diesel Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2015 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2015 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2015 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Diesel Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2014 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2014 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2014 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Diesel Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2013 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2013 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2013 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Diesel Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2012 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2012 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2012 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Diesel Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2011 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2011 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2011 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Diesel Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2010 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2010 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2010 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
4.4L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Diesel Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2009 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2009 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L Diesel Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2008 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2008 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2007 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2007 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2007 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2006 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2006 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2006 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2005 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2005 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2005 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
4.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2004 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2004 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2004 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
4.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2003 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2003 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2003 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.6L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
4.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2002 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2002 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2002 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.6L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
4.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2001 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2001 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2001 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2000 BMW X5 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2000 BMW X5 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2000 BMW X5 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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4.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
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