BMW 5 Series DPF problems and cleaning
Yes, we clean 5 Series DPFs at your home or workplace, from the 520d to the 530d, for £275 + VAT. The filter stays on the car, and the visit usually takes 60 to 90 minutes.
What we can do on the 5 Series
DPF cleaning for £275 + VAT
A cleaning solution breaks the hardened soot down, and a forced regeneration then burns it out of the filter.
Diagnostics for £100 + VAT
When the warning keeps returning, we look at the codes and live data to track down the cause.
DPF delete for £220 + VAT
The ECU stops monitoring and regenerating the filter, so a filter beyond cleaning no longer sets warnings.
5 Series versions we work on
We clean filters on diesel 5 Series saloons and Tourings, including the 520d and 530d and E60 and F10 cars. BMW's N47 is a common EGR delete candidate across many BMW and MINI models, and if an EGR fault is feeding the filter soot, we'll flag it.
Engines and ECUs vary, so send the registration and we'll confirm the work before you book.
How it works
Get in touch with the registration
Mention any warning, message or loss of power.
We meet the car
At home, at work or wherever it can idle safely for a while.
Readings, then the clean
If the soot and pressure figures show a clean will work, the solution goes in and the regeneration runs.
Results explained
We clear the codes, check the readings once more and tell you what we found.
Why book SGR for your 5 Series
- No dealer visit, since the work happens on your driveway or at work
- 60 to 90 minutes for most cleans
- Covered by £2 million of insurance
- Same-day slots are often available when a warning has just appeared
Can you clean the DPF on my 5 Series?
On most diesel 5 Series cars, yes. A cracked filter or one packed with ash can't be cleaned, and we'll check before going ahead.
How long does a 5 Series DPF clean take?
Usually 60 to 90 minutes. A filter that's very heavily loaded may need extra time for the regeneration.
What does a 5 Series DPF clean cost?
The clean is £275 + VAT. A delete is £220 + VAT but is only for cars kept off-road or being exported, because it's illegal on a road car, as our DPF removal guide explains.
Does the 5 Series DPF have to come off?
No, it's cleaned while still fitted. That keeps the cost down and the job short.
Book your 5 Series DPF clean
Send the registration and where the car will be, and we'll book a visit. Other BMWs are on our BMW DPF page, and the same car can be booked for 5 Series remapping or checked for 5 Series EGR problems.
Eccles, Manchester M30 0SF