Jack for new X5

[milleniumaire]

We have just traded in our trusty old 2004 X5 for a brand new 2013 facelift M Sport X5, but I notice the new car doesn't come with a spare tyre or jack due to the use of runflats.  Really wish I had known this before taking in the old X5 as I would have been tempted to "remove" the jack etc. from the car.

I want to paint the calipers, so need to be able to jack the car up at each corner.

I assume I can purchase a BMW jack that I could carry around in the boot (there seems to be a space for it), alternatively I could purchase a trolley jack, which I could then use on my other cars if necessary.

Can anyone recommend a jack for this vehicle?

Thanks. 

[Greydog]

Morning Paul

My old X5 has a staggered wheel set up it came with a space saver spare, jack and a "Mobility Kit" (small compressor and can of tyre goo) I guess the previous owner was a belt and braces person.

My personal choice would be a Mobility kit for the car and a decent trolley jack for home where it would be more use.

Have a look on www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box you will get the parts list for your model if a jack or mobility kit are available you will have the part number. I would then cost it from BMW as abase and search the usual auction sites for the best price.

For what its worth in 10 years I have had 1 puncture (rear tyre) the can of goo and compressor saved the day 

Dave