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The short version
- A 2004 BMW X5 front wheel bearing replacement uses number 510081, a press in ball bearing that runs through 2009.
- Only the earliest 2000 build, made before April that year, takes the older 510080 instead.
- The rear splits between two parallel catalog readings, 512226 or Timken’s module, BM500010.
- This page covers the first generation X5, sold from 2000 through 2006.
BMW sold the first generation X5, known as the E53, from 2000 through 2006. A 2004 BMW X5 front wheel bearing replacement lands on 510081, a press in ball bearing that carries on past this generation. The rear tells a more tangled story.
2000 to 2006 BMW X5 wheel bearing numbers
A 2004 BMW X5 front wheel bearing replacement is the easy half of this lookup. The number 510081 covers every X5 from 2000 through 2009.
The rear hub is the harder half. Two catalog brands publish different part numbers for what looks like the same location.
BMW X5 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 to 2009 | Front, press in ball bearing | 510081 check price |
| 2000, built through 4/00 | Front, press in ball bearing (Timken) | 510080 check price |
| 2000 to 2009 | Rear, bearing module (Timken, parallel listing) | BM500010 check price |
| 2000 to 2006 | Rear hub, bolt on | 512226 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2000-2006 BMW X5: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Other years live on the main BMW X5 wheel bearing page.
A 2000 X5 built before April of that year takes 510080 up front, not 510081. The door jamb build date settles it before ordering.
The two rear listings, 512226 and BM500010, are parallel catalog readings, not a drivetrain split. Match the number the old part carries instead of picking one at random.
Year by year
2000 is the only split year up front, and it divides by build month, not trim. 2001 through 2006 run on the stable 510081 front listing with no changes.
The rear hub row, 512226, stops at 2006 on this page. The front listing and the parallel BM500010 rear both continue past this generation into 2009.
The E53 generation and what carries forward
The E53 covers the X5 from 2000 through 2006, and this page tracks only that body’s own listings. The front number, 510081, is documented all the way through 2009, past the end of this generation. A 2004 BMW X5 front wheel bearing replacement is a good example of a listing that outlasts its generation.
Diagnosing a BMW X5 wheel bearing
- Listen for a rolling drone. A worn front bearing typically produces a low, steady hum that grows with road speed.
- Check the sound in a turn. A bearing under load usually shifts pitch in one direction, a pattern covered by wheel bearing noise while turning.
- Rock the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock. Grip the tire firmly and check for play, the routine described in how to check a wheel bearing.
- Read the build date for a 2000 model. The door jamb sticker settles whether a 2000 X5 needs 510081 or the earlier 510080.
- Measure play before choosing a rear. Comparing the reading against preload and end play figures helps confirm which rear listing the old hub matches.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2004 BMW X5 use up front?
A 2004 BMW X5 front wheel bearing replacement is 510081, a press in ball bearing shared across the 2000 through 2009 range.
What wheel bearing fits a 2000 BMW X5?
It depends on the build date. A 2000 X5 built before April takes 510080, while later 2000 builds take 510081.
Which rear wheel bearing fits a 2005 BMW X5?
Two parallel listings exist, 512226 and Timken’s BM500010. Match the number the old part carries rather than guessing between the two.
Why do two catalogs list different rear numbers for the same X5?
512226 and BM500010 are parallel catalog readings of the same rear location, not a sign that one of them is wrong.
Does the front X5 wheel bearing change after 2006?
No. The front listing, 510081, continues past this generation and stays valid through 2009 on the following body style.