BMW X5, E53 (EU)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

BMW X5, E53 (EU) transfer case fluid capacity varies by configuration, with values of 0.5 liter, 0.9 liter (initial fill), and 0.76 liter (service fill). The data covers 16 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
X5 3.0d DPF (2004-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Code: NV 125
  • X5 3.0d DPF (2004-2007)
  • X Drive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 0,76 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ATC 400/500
  • X5 4.8is (2004-2007)
  • X Drive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 0,76 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ATC 400/500
X5 3.0d (2003-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Code: NV 125
  • X5 3.0d (2003-2007)
  • X Drive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 0,76 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ATC 400/500
X5 3.0d DPF (2003-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Code: NV 125
  • X5 3.0d DPF (2003-2004)
  • X Drive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 0,76 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ATC 400/500
X5 3.0i (2003-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Code: NV 125
  • X5 3.0i (2003-2007)
  • X Drive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 0,76 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ATC 400/500
  • X5 4.4i (2003-2007)
  • X Drive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 0,76 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ATC 400/500
X5 3.0d (2001-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Code: NV 125
X5 3.0d DPF (2001-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Code: NV 125
X5 4.6is (2001-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Code: NV 125
X5 3.0i (1999-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Code: NV 125
  • X5 3.0i (1999-2003)
  • X Drive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 0,76 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ATC 400/500
X5 4.4i (1999-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Code: NV 125

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