BMW X5 F15 tuning 2013–2018 — Page 17

The BMW X5 F15 was produced from 2013 to 2018, and most often its tuning comes down to converting the exterior to the M-Sport or X5M F85 style. This page brings together items selected specifically for the F15: body kits and bumpers, grilles, headlights, side skirts, roof racks, floor mats, steering wheels, and interior accessories. Vehicle-specific products include “BMW X5 F15 2013-2018” in the name; universal products include the word “Universal”. Don’t mix up the body generations: for the previous X5 E70 and the next X5 G05 there are separate pages, and body parts are not interchangeable between generations.

First, identify your bumper: stock, M-Sport, or X5M F85

For the F15, some add-on parts are made separately for different bumpers. Front bumper lip spoilers and rear diffusers are labeled “for M-Sport” or “for F85” (X5M-style bumper): these bumpers have different shapes, so a lip/diffuser made for one will not fit the other. M-design add-ons are not installed on a stock bumper without the M package—first you replace the bumper or choose a full body kit. Universal DPT lips and diffusers, or Niken side skirt add-ons, are a different option: they don’t replicate the F15 bumper shape 1:1, so before ordering, compare their dimensions with your vehicle.

Body kit and facelift packages

• M-Sport body kit set — complete front bumper with grille, rear bumper, side skirts, fender flares (4 pcs), M-Performance exhaust tips, and mounting hardware; supplied unpainted.
• X5M F85 style kit with exhaust system — front and rear bumpers, grille, side vents, bumper reinforcements, fender inserts, side skirts, fender flares, and an X5M-style exhaust.
• Facelift to X5M F95 2024 — two options: with tailgate replacement (so the rear end gets the look of the new generation) and without replacement (the OEM tailgate remains).

The contents of each kit are listed in the product specifications—check them before ordering so you know what you may need to purchase separately. Large parts—bumpers, hood, fenders, tailgate—are painted to match the body color, while small plastic pieces such as grille slats are usually already finished in gloss black. For partial upgrades, bumpers, hoods (aluminum or carbon), fenders, and fender flares are also sold separately.

Individual exterior parts

• Lips, diffusers, spoilers — carbon (V1–V3 versions), Black Warrior design, Oettinger-Style, and gloss black ABS plastic. Carbon and plastic in the same design differ significantly in price—the material is stated in the product name.
• Kidney grilles in M-Look (gloss, matte, M-Color, with chrome trim, with LED backlight), 1 Bar, and side vents in X5M F85 style.
• Front headlights in G05 design — preLCI and LCI Laser options.
• Mirrors — M-Look mirror caps replace the OEM cap, while cover trims are applied over it; on vehicles with the M package, the replacement-cap format is typically the right choice.
• Exhaust tips M-Performance (silver and black) are intended for the M-Sport bumper; for a stock bumper, compatibility should be confirmed in advance.

Running boards, roof, and interior

“Side skirts” in the catalog refers to two different products. Aluminum running boards Maya, Maydos, BlackLine, Vision, OEM, and others (2 pcs) serve as a step, while M-Sport or X5M side skirts are the plastic body kit component in the side skirt tuning section.

If your F15 has factory integrated roof rails, choose crossbars specifically for them: Strong, Skybar, Wizard, WingBar, WingCarrier—some include a key lock. For vehicles without rails, there are OEM aluminum integrated roof rails. For an X5-sized crossover, an roof box is usually chosen in a larger volume.

Inside the F15, popular upgrades include an M-Style steering wheel (several versions, including carbon and LED options), and an interior upgrade kit. Floor mats include EVA in five colors (firmer material), Carsuit and Stingray Premium rubber mats, Stingray 3D polyurethane mats (softer and more flexible), and textile options; trunk mats are available separately. To change the look of the wheels, forged wheels from Kabeast Forged are available in various diameters.

Installation

Bumpers and body kit sets mount to the factory locations. Add-ons, lips, and spoilers without OEM mounting points are installed using sealant or double-sided tape; the surface should be degreased beforehand. Adhesive is usually not included.

This description is based on analysis of over 1 million phone conversations between DD Tuning managers and customers, as well as the company’s knowledge base. We collected the questions customers ask most often and practical, field-tested answers—this is not auto-generated text.