BMW X5 F15 tuning 2013–2018 — Page 61

The BMW X5 F15 was produced from 2013 to 2018, and the most common upgrade is converting the exterior to the M-Sport or X5M F85 look. This page contains products selected specifically for the F15: body kits and bumpers, grilles, headlights and tail lights, side steps, mud flaps, roof racks, floor mats, steering wheels, and interior accessories. Don’t mix up body generations: there are separate pages for the previous X5 E70 and the next X5 G05. Body parts do not interchange between generations— even F15 and G05 mirror caps differ in shape.

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

Front bumper lip spoilers, rear diffusers, and fender flares are made separately for each bumper type and are labeled “for M-Sport” or “for F85”. M-Sport is the styling package for the standard X5, while F85 is the X5M-style bumper with a different shape. That’s why an F85 lip will fit an F15 only if the car already has an F85 bumper installed. M-style add-ons are not installed on a stock bumper without the M package—first you replace the bumper or choose a full body kit. Vehicle-specific add-ons are designed for the original bumper or the body-kit bumper they are made for; with a non-OEM bumper, minor fitting may be required. If you’re not sure which bumper is on your car, send the manager a photo of the front end— they’ll help you choose the correct option. Universal DPT lips and diffusers do not replicate the bumper shape 1:1, so compare their dimensions to your vehicle.

Body kits, bumpers, and facelift conversions

• M-Sport body kit — complete front bumper with grille, rear bumper, side skirts, fender flares (4 pcs), M-Performance exhaust tips, and mounting hardware; supplied ready for painting.
• 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. Compared to M-Sport, it differs in the design of both bumpers and the exhaust system.
• Facelift to X5M F95 2024 — two options: with tailgate replacement (so the rear end also gets the new-generation look) and without replacement (the factory tailgate stays).

If you don’t need a full kit, front and rear bumpers in M-Sport and X5M F85 style are sold separately, as are the hood, fenders, and fender flares. The contents of each product are listed in the specifications. Parking sensors, the camera, and fog lights are transferred from the factory bumper, so check the photos to confirm the new bumper has cutouts for your equipment. Bumpers and kits mount in factory locations and are supplied ready for painting: the installer first test-fits the parts and sets panel gaps, then paints them in body color and performs final installation.

Individual exterior parts

• Lips, diffusers, spoilers — available in carbon (V1–V3 versions), Black Warrior design, and gloss black ABS plastic. The material is specified in the product title.
• Kidney grilles in M-Look (gloss, matte, M-Color, with chrome surround, with LED lighting) and fender vents in X5M F85 style — black or chrome; they install on factory fenders, no fender replacement required.
• Lighting — front headlights in G05 design (preLCI and LCI Laser), G05-style rear tail lights as a pair, and LED modules for the headlight. Modules differ by part number—compare the number on your module before ordering.
• Mirrors — M-Look caps replace the factory cap and clip into place; overlay covers are bonded on top of the original.
• Rear bumper protectors by Carmos and OmsaLine made of stainless steel protect the bumper during loading and attach with tape; M-Performance exhaust tips are designed for the M-Sport bumper.

Side steps, mud flaps, roof, and interior

“Side steps” can mean two different product types. Aluminum running boards by Maya, Maydos, BlackLine, OEM, and others are sold as a pair, include mounting hardware, and install in factory locations; OEM “factory-style” options replace the stock plastic sill trim. M-Sport or X5M side skirts are the plastic body-kit component in the side skirts tuning section. Universal door sill trims should be bonded only to a flat area—measure it before ordering.

Vehicle-specific Premium mud flaps for the F15 are designed for cars with running boards—this is stated in the product title, so check whether your X5 has steps. For cars without steps, universal mud flaps are available.

If your F15 has factory integrated roof rails, choose cross bars specifically for them: Strong, Skybar, Wizard, WingBar, WingCarrier; some versions include a key lock. Cross-bar color is typically matched to the rails. For vehicles without rails, OEM aluminum integrated roof rails are available.

In the F15 interior, popular upgrades include an M-Style steering wheel (with carbon and LED options), and there is an interior upgrade kit. Floor mats are made to the cabin patterns: EVA in five colors without raised edges—water and dirt stay in the cells and pour out easily; Carsuit and Stingray Premium rubber mats are heavy and non-slip; Stingray 3D polyurethane mats have a low lip; textile mats and trunk mats are also available.

Installation

Bumpers, body kits, running boards, and roof rails install in factory mounting points. Lips and diffusers without factory fasteners are bonded with windshield adhesive/sealant; the surface must be cleaned and degreased beforehand. Double-sided tape may not hold a heavy add-on, and adhesive is usually not included. You can have a body kit installed at the network of certified DD Tuning service centers—your manager will recommend the nearest one.

This description was prepared with the help of AI 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 most frequently asked questions and practical, field-tested answers.