BMW X5 throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $112
- High
- $550
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW X5 throttle body?
Asking prices from 232 salvage yards in 35 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the BMW X5 throttle body
What the throttle body does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used throttle body price guide →
Also known asThrottle Body AssemblyElectronic Throttle Body
Price summary
A used BMW X5 throttle body costs $20 to $550, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 995 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2025 (18 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$101
Grade B (good)$85
Grade C (fair)$65
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$29–$550820 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$28428 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$653 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$200144 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $29–$550 | 820 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$284 | 28 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$65 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$200 | 144 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$101
Grade B$85
Grade C$65
Ungraded$69
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$550 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW X5 throttle body is listed
We found priced BMW X5 throttle body listings at 232 salvage yards across 35 states. California supplies the most, with 260 listings (18% of the total) from 42 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $65, while North Carolina yards ask $168, 158% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 260 | 42 | $100 |
| Florida | 210 | 24 | $71-29% |
| Indiana | 135 | 11 | $107+7% |
| Texas | 117 | 18 | $76-24% |
| Illinois | 109 | 15 | $65-35% |
| Michigan | 82 | 17 | $140+40% |
| North Carolina | 49 | 7 | $168+68% |
| Ohio | 49 | 7 | $116+16% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW X5 throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- BMW X5 median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $150–$325
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for throttle body replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full throttle body replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a BMW X5 throttle body cost by year?
202561 listingsFits 12 years$111$49 – $271202461 listingsFits 10 years$140$30 – $250202338 listingsFits 10 years$101$50 – $2782022100 listingsFits 10 years$116$30 – $5502021100 listingsFits 11 years$96$20 – $5502020100 listingsFits 10 years$116$30 – $5502019100 listingsFits 11 years$96$20 – $5502018137 listingsFits 10 years$73$40 – $2752017195 listingsFits 10 years$61$29 – $2752016192 listingsFits 11 years$80$30 – $2372015144 listingsFits 11 years$100$50 – $284
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW X5 throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW X5 throttle body are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 55% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $101.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 4.4L, lists at a $110 median, while 3.0L commands $250, a 127% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $61, while 2024 tops the table at $140. Parts from 2009–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW X5 sits 17% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), level with the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 10% above the Mercedes E Class ($91) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used throttle body: what to check
- Inspect bore and butterfly blade for carbon: Check the throttle plate for heavy carbon varnish or sticky shaft movement that causes rough engine idle.
- Verify electric actuator plug pins: Check electronic throttle actuator plug pins for corrosion, bent spades, or cracked plastic connector shrouds.
- Check butterfly shaft play and spring return: Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for worn bronze bushings or weak return springs on cable-operated units.
- Confirm vacuum nipples and coolant heating tubes: Check metal vacuum nipples and coolant heating passage tubes for corrosion, clogging, or breakage.
- Perform idle relearn procedure after install: Run an electronic throttle position calibration scan tool routine to clear high-idle fault codes.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other BMW X5 parts are priced?
01wide ±213%
Wheels
$376median
$65$1,666
02wide ±174%
Axle Shaft
$226median
$40$825
03wide ±258%
Strut
$310median
$53$1,650
04wide ±155%
Side Mirror
$612median
$125$2,025
05wide ±199%
Grille
$142median
$34$600
06wide ±304%
Radiator
$216median
$50$1,364
07wide ±135%
Headlight Assembly
$1,675median
$449$4,985
08wide ±103%
Tail Light
$225median
$74$537
09wide ±153%
Engine
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
10wide ±180%
Starter
$100median
$25$385
11wide ±87%
Fender
$483median
$200$1,037
12wide ±165%
Alternator
$126median
$40$455
Price comparisons
Compare BMW X5 throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsBMWX5
Class$120
X5$100
$20 diff3,702 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMWX5
Class$100
X5$100
$0 diff3,394 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevySilverado1500vsBMWX5
1500$80
X5$100
$20 diff2,577 listings
Throttle BodycompareGMCSierra1500vsBMWX5
1500$77
X5$100
$23 diff2,554 listings
Throttle BodycompareFordF150vsBMWX5
F150$85
X5$100
$15 diff2,504 listings
Throttle BodycompareFordF250vsBMWX5
F250$129
X5$100
$29 diff2,323 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±159%
Acura ILX
$50median
$25$184
Acurawide ±112%
Acura Integra
$73median
$30$193
Acurawide ±128%
Acura MDX
$106median
$25$297
Acurawide ±185%
Acura RDX
$80median
$20$316
Acurawide ±193%
Acura TLX
$65median
$20$271
Audiwide ±137%
Audi A4
$91median
$35$285
BMWwide ±163%
BMW 330i
$71median
$35$267
BMWwide ±107%
BMW 530i
$75median
$40$200
BMWwide ±108%
BMW M3
$100median
$35$250
BMWwide ±219%
BMW X1
$61median
$20$287
BMWwide ±144%
BMW X3
$86median
$30$278
BMWwide ±134%
BMW X7
$100median
$20$287
Common questions
BMW X5 throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a BMW X5?
The median asking price is $100 across 995 priced listings from 232 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $101. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $61.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW X5 throttle body?
Using a used part, a BMW X5 throttle body replacement typically runs $150–$325 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for throttle body replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). The labor figure does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which BMW X5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW X5 throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW X5 throttle body fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.