BMW 5 Series F10/F18 Upgrade to F-series M5 (G30/F90-style) facelift body kit

BMW 5 Series F10/F18 Upgrade to F-series M5 (G30/F90-style) facelift body kit  

📌 1. What Is an F10/F18 to “M5 Facelift” Body Kit?

BMW’s F10 / F18 5 Series (2011–2017 variants) can be given a visual facelift to resemble later-generation M5 models — particularly the G30/G38 M5 and F90 M5 look.
This isn’t a mechanical conversion — it’s a cosmetic exterior upgrade that replaces/reacts body panels and lighting to mimic the aggressive styling language of newer M-series cars.

These kits are aftermarket, not OEM factory parts — meaning they’re not official BMW parts and normally require professional installation, bodywork, and paint matching.

🧱 2. Typical Parts Included in an M5-Style Body Kit

The contents vary by kit quality and price, but full conversions usually include many (or all) of the following:

Front End Components

• M5-style front bumper assembly with larger air intakes
• Front grille(s) (often gloss black or double-bar M design)
• Headlights — often plug-and-play LED units styled like later M-series
• Hood/bonnet — more aggressive lines than stock
• Front fenders (sometimes shaped for wider stance)
• Front lip or splitter (aerodynamic look)

Side Components

• Side skirts matching M5 profile
• Wider fenders (optional) on some wide-body kits

Rear Components

• Rear bumper assembly with integrated diffuser
• Tail lights styled after newer models
• Exhaust tips/quad exit setup — sometimes included or sold separately
• Trunk spoiler or lip for aggressive rear look

Other Items

• Mounting brackets, bumper supports, and sensor holders
• Often unpainted — requiring prep/paint to match body
• Optional LED lighting upgrades are common

📌 3. Materials & Fitment

Materials Used

• PP (polypropylene) — common for bumpers, skirts (flexible and durable)
• ABS plastic — rear diffusers, trims
• Steel or sheet metal — sometimes for hood or fenders
• Stainless steel — exhaust tips/systems

These materials make kits lightweight and robust, though quality can vary across suppliers.

Fitment

• Kits are made for specific model years (e.g., F10 2011–2017) and sometimes LCI facelift variants.
• Professional adjustment (cutting, trimming, fillers) is often needed for a precise fit.
• Painting & refinishing is normally required after installation.