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BMW Common Problem
High severity

SMG Hydraulic Pump Failure

The E60 M5 SMG hydraulic pump that actuates the clutch and shifts wears out. The pump motor burns out or the accumulator loses pressure. Without it, the transmission cannot shift at all.

Symptoms
Slow gear changes, SMG warning light, transmission fault codes, inability to engage gears
Fix / Remedy
Replace SMG pump assembly. Consider manual transmission swap if pump has failed multiple times ? a well-documented and popular conversion.