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BMW X5 F15 (2013–2018): specs

BMW X5 F15 (2013–2018) photo
Photo: Radosław Drożdżewski (Zwiadowca21), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

The BMW X5 F15 is a crossover SUV produced from 2013 to 2018. It is the 3rd of 4 generations of the X5 in our catalog.

Engines: 3.0 Turbo (35i) (N55B30), 306 hp. Transmission: automatic; all-wheel drive. Length 4,886 mm, wheelbase 2,933 mm, fuel tank 85 L.

This generation was built without a facelift. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.

Specifications

Production years2013–2018
Bodycrossover SUV
Engine3.0 Turbo (35i)
Engine codeN55B30
Displacement3 L
Fuelpetrol
Power306 hp
Torque400 Nm
Transmissionautomatic, 8-speed
Gearbox model8AT ZF 8HP70
Driveall-wheel drive
Length4,886 mm
Width1,938 mm
Height1,762 mm
Wheelbase2,933 mm
Fuel tank85 L

Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan

EngineUnder 10 years10–20 years (×0.7)
3.0 Turbo (35i)≈ 42,425 ₸≈ 29,697 ₸

Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →

Also 30d 249 hp, 50i 450 hp

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Gearbox ZF 8HP: a reliable gearbox
  • Powerful versions: up to 306 hp
  • All-wheel-drive versions available
  • Large fuel tank: 85 L

Cons

  • Engine BMW N54/N55 (3.0 Turbo): oil leaks from the filter housing and oil cooler
  • Gearbox ZF 8HP: rarely, mechatronics and bushings at high mileage

Common problems and what to check

Engine: BMW N54/N55 (3.0 Turbo)

  • oil leaks from the filter housing and heat exchanger
  • wastegate rattle
  • electric water pump failure
  • on the N54 — injectors and high-pressure fuel pump

What to check when buying: oil traces; boost and water pump errors.

Tip: Demanding in terms of maintenance.

Gearbox: ZF 8HP

  • reliable gearbox; rarely — mechatronic and bushings at high mileage

What to check when buying: shift smoothness.

Tip: Oil with the filter-pan every 80–100k km.

Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre and wheel sizes

Factory sizes: tyres 255/55R18, 255/50R19, 275/40R20, 285/35R21; bolt pattern 5x120. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →

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FAQ

What engine does the BMW X5 F15 have?

3.0 Turbo (35i), code N55B30, 306 hp, 400 Nm.

What transmission does it have?

automatic (8AT ZF 8HP70).

What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?

Fuel tank 85 l.

How much is the vehicle tax on the BMW X5 F15 in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, about 42,425 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.

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