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BMW 5 Series rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across 18 BMW 5 Series rear-window variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £526 to £1,027
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BMW 5 Series rear window price, by year
Pricing varies with generation and feature complexity. Older 5 Series models with simple antenna integration and basic trim are typically the most affordable. Newer generations with encapsulated gaskets, fitted hardware, and multi-function antenna elements carry a higher cost due to the precision required at fitting and the technical documentation needed to match your exact variant.
Brake-light integration on some variants and solar-control options on select models also influence the final quote — these are specialist features that your matched fitter will verify during the parts check.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2026 | £526 — £630 | 2 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £526 — £630 | 2 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £526 — £630 | 2 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £526 — £925 | 4 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £526 — £925 | 4 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £526 — £925 | 4 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £526 — £925 | 4 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £526 — £925 | 4 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £526 — £925 | 4 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £526 — £1,027 | 7 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £526 — £1,027 | 5 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £526 — £1,027 | 5 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £526 — £1,027 | 5 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £526 — £1,027 | 5 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £526 — £1,027 | 5 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £526 — £1,027 | 5 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £526 — £1,027 | 6 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £526 — £769 | 3 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £769 — £769 | 1 variant | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £769 — £769 | 1 variant | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £769 — £769 | 1 variant | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £769 — £769 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £543 — £769 | 2 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £375 — £769 | 4 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £375 — £543 | 3 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £375 — £543 | 3 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £375 — £543 | 3 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £375 — £543 | 3 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £375 — £543 | 2 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £375 — £543 | 2 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £375 — £421 | 2 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £361 — £421 | 3 variants | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £361 — £421 | 2 variants | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £361 — £421 | 2 variants | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £361 — £421 | 2 variants | Price my 1992 |
| 1991 | £361 — £361 | 1 variant | Price my 1991 |
| 1990 | £361 — £361 | 1 variant | Price my 1990 |
| 1989 | £361 — £361 | 1 variant | Price my 1989 |
| 1988 | £361 — £361 | 1 variant | Price my 1988 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older 5 Seriess can still be booked.
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What to expect during your BMW 5 Series rear window replacement
Booking your rear-window replacement through UKCG is straightforward and takes just a few minutes.
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Tell us your BMW 5 Series details via our quick online quiz — make, model, year, and key features like antenna or brake lights. You'll get an instant quote in under 60 seconds.
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Complete your booking online in under two minutes, including your preferred fitting date and location.
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We match you with a local specialist from our network who holds the right parts and equipment for your variant.
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Your fitter arrives at your chosen location (mobile at home or at a workshop) and replaces the rear window. The job typically takes 30–60 minutes of active work, including shard cleanup.
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Your fitter confirms the minimum drive-away time before leaving — this depends on the adhesive used and ambient conditions.
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Enjoy your replacement backed by a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
Every replacement comes with two years of warranty cover, and our Trustpilot reviews speak for themselves.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your 5 Series?
Most rear-window replacements on the BMW 5 Series can be fitted mobile — at your home or workplace — because there's no ADAS calibration required for rear glass. Your fitter brings everything needed to fit the window and clear accessible shards on the day.
Workshop attendance is typically only necessary if you prefer it, or if local weather or site conditions make a mobile visit impractical. Either way, your specialist will confirm the best location when you book.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your 5 Series have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Heated Rear Windscreen13
1988–2026Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
Antenna12
1988–2026An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
What it means
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
Replacement impact
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Green9
1988–2026Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
What it means
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
How to tell
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Replacement impact
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Brake Light6
1995–2026A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
What it means
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
Replacement impact
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Grey Privacy3
2003–2026Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
What it means
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
How to tell
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Replacement impact
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
Open3
2003–2023An opening pane with hinged hardware, typically on rear quarters or van sides.
What it means
An opening glass pane is a hinged or pivoting section of bodyglass designed to swing or tilt outward for ventilation or access. Commonly found on rear quarters of estates or vans, and on van side panels. Unlike fixed side windows or windscreens, opening panes are part of the vehicle's passive ventilation system and allow airflow without opening a door or window. The hinge and frame hardware are integral to the feature's function.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's side and rear quarter panels for hinged glass sections that swing outward. Ask your dealer or service centre whether your model includes rear quarter vents or van-side opening panels. Your handbook will list ventilation features. Opening panes are visually distinct from sliding or rolling windows — they pivot on visible hinges rather than moving vertically or horizontally.
Replacement impact
UKCG handles opening-pane replacement on a bespoke basis — please contact us for a quote rather than using the automated quote tool. Replacement includes the glass pane and matching hinge hardware where supplied. Fitting time is typically brief as there is no adhesive cure or calibration required. The pane is held in place by mechanical hinges and seals, so you can use the vehicle immediately after fitting.
Dark Green1
2010–2017Dark green tinted rear and side glass that's noticeably darker than the front windscreen but still see-through in daylight.
What it means
Dark green tint is a factory-applied colour to the rear window and side windows on some vehicles. It serves both aesthetic and functional purposes: it reduces glare and heat from sunlight, provides a degree of privacy without completely obscuring the interior, and contributes to the vehicle's overall design. Unlike privacy glass (which is much darker and difficult to see through from outside), dark green tint maintains reasonable transparency while still offering a tinted appearance.
How to tell
Look at your rear window and rear side windows in daylight. If they appear noticeably darker and greenish in tone compared to your front windscreen, you have dark green tint. The tint will be clearly visible when you look at the vehicle from outside, but you'll still be able to see through to the interior in normal daylight. Check your vehicle documentation or ask your dealership if you're uncertain.
Replacement impact
Replacement glass must match the original dark green tint specification to maintain the vehicle's appearance and light-control properties. We source OEM or OE-equivalent tinted glass to the correct colour specification. Tinted glass is available from stock for most common vehicles, though lead times may occasionally be slightly longer than untinted variants. Installation and cure procedures are identical to standard glass; tint does not affect fitting time or drive-away windows.
GPS1
1999–2003GPS antenna built into the windscreen connects your sat-nav to satellite signals for reliable navigation.
What it means
A GPS antenna is laminated into the windscreen glass during manufacture, providing a direct aerial connection for your vehicle's satellite-navigation system. This integrated design offers better signal reception than external antennas and a cleaner aesthetic. The antenna print and electrical connector are engineered into the glass itself, allowing the navigation receiver to lock onto GPS satellites without interference from the vehicle's metal body or other components.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's handbook or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen carries an integrated GPS antenna. You won't see obvious external aerials or connectors on the glass itself — the antenna is laminated internally. If your sat-nav works reliably without a visible roof-mounted antenna, it's likely GPS-equipped.
Replacement impact
Replacement windscreens with GPS antennas must be sourced as OEM (original-equipment) glass to preserve navigation functionality. The antenna print pattern and electrical connector are specific to your vehicle's sat-nav system. Aftermarket glass without the antenna print will not support GPS reception. We confirm OEM availability when you book; lead times may be slightly longer than standard glass.
Solar Control1
1999–2003Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
What it means
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Replacement impact
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
About the BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series has been in continuous production since 1988, evolving through multiple generations with distinct platform codes. Across its seven-decade run, the rear window has remained a key structural panel, with most variants incorporating integrated antenna elements for radio and multimedia reception.
From the E-code classics through the F10 generation (2010–2017) and into the current G30 platform (2016–present), rear-window specifications have grown more complex. Many models now feature factory antenna elements laminated into the glass, fitted hardware for rapid installation, and encapsulated trim gaskets that arrive pre-bonded. These features keep your replacement simple — the glass ships ready to fit as one complete unit.
Because rear-window jobs involve a shattered original, shard cleanup is a major part of the replacement work. Your fitter will remove what's accessibly reachable, but small shards can lodge in places they can't reach on the day — we recommend a professional valet afterwards for thorough detailing.
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