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Morning Davvid Welcome to the Forum First when I got my X5 as an old engineer I have a need to know?? So one of the first things I discovered was BMW insisted the gearbox and drive train were sealed for life. That just didn't sit well with me so investigate and after talking with ZF who make the gearbox discovered they recommend fluid and filter changes every 60k so it seemed to me BMW "Life" was end of their warranty. Needless to say my old E53 has had transmission/transfer box and diff oils/fluids changed every 60k. Your screen shot only shows 1 permanent fault with the PDC as it says no communication I would suspect the module. Check the connector give it a spray with contact cleaner. clear all faults and see what comes back, if it returns check www.realoem.com for the part number and buy another new/used one. If you haven't used this before put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will bring up your model. Steering angle sensors show when battery voltage drops below parameters or when the battery is disconnected, driving forward while going lock to lock should clear/reset it. So basically clear down all faults short drive and see what comes back Dave

Morning Kevin Welcome to the Forum Take care when buying tyres for your X5 mis-matched tyres will cause damage to the transfer box and diffs. The X5 E53 was available with 17" 235x65 tyres square set up 18" 255x55 tyres square set up 19" tyres 255x50 Front 285x45 Rear Staggered set up. 20" tyres 275x40 Front 315x35 Rear Staggered setup. Your car has the standard 17" spare wheel which with the correct tyre size matches the rolling radius of the 18" wheels fitted. 17 and 18 square set up tend to be a quieter/softer ride due to the sidewall depth also the range and price of tyres available, 19 and 20's staggered need more care as when buying as a difference in rolling radius front to rear will cause damage to the drive train. Tyres in these sizes also tend to be fewer and more expensive and due to the stiffer side wall a harsher ride. As the old saying we make our choice and pay our money!! Obviously the bigger wheels were not just aesthetics they allow larger brakes as well My 4.6is runs 20" staggered wheels with summer tyres and I have a set of 18" winter wheels and tyres Later X5 E70 models were available with 21" wheel sets but E70 wheels have different wheel centre bore sizes so require spigot rings for correct fitting. Dave

Hi Faraz Welcome to the forum Just varients of the B48 engine I have no experience of them but from what I have read compared to the 6 cylinder engines they sound tractor like. One comment was 2.0 B48= Tractor 335 6 cylinder = s*x Me I would save a bit more and go 335i Dave

Morning Ehsan Welcome to the Forum First try the old hard restart trick, disconnect the battery (neg first) and leave it for around 15 min before reconnecting (neg last) this often resets the computers. If that doesn't cure it then you need the codes read by someone with BMW specific software that is capable of reading the Nav and Comms software. Without the code read you are guessing and so are we. Dave

Hi Neil Welcome to the Forum Unfortunately not an isolated occurrence these sensor dont last well (I gave up on my TPMS years ago) Makes me mad that BMW are saying unless they change the tyres then your on your own. I did read about Amazon selling VDO TPMS sensors for about £30 each worth having a look at them and Ebay. Of course the big issue is the tyre has to come off to fit them, still cheaper than BMW though Check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model then check wheels section to get the part number that way you know it will work, remember BMW buy them too Dave

Hi Fabian Sadly if it's not in the parts list then it seems they expect you to buy a complete new storage box !!! I would search Ebay and contact the specialist BMW breakers Just had a quick look at realoem and found this part number for the catch is 02 Centre arm rest lock 1 51169232069

Morning Fabian Welcome to the Forum Take a look at www.realoem.com it is a BMW online parts list if there is a replacement part that is where you will find the part number. Just put the last 7 digits of your Vin number into the search box it will bring up your model. If there is a part take a look at www.newtis.info This site is a BMW technical information site BMW Dealers and Technicians use this for repair and replacement information. Dave

Morning Charlie Check the MOT on the Government web site https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history You will be able to check ALL MOT's plus any outstanding recalls. Quite probably a Part Exchange car. With regard to checking an engine, even a brand new motor can have mechanical failures so there can never be any concrete guarantees, however the car has covered a fairly light mileage for it's age so with a good service history and receipts for work done it seems a reasonable buy to me. Remember to still haggle, tyre condition interior condition carpets etc over mats anything that will allow you to save a bit of your hard earned Good Luck Dave

Hi Gus An intermittent fault seems more likely to be a leak somewhere, I would start with all the vacuum lines before the pressure side. Have you blanked the EGR? if you did make sure the actuator line is plugged. All the vacuum lines can be prone to cracking with age so check very carefully Good Luck Dave

Hi Charlie Welcome to the Forum Private or Dealer? Always remember you get more protection (Sale of Goods Act) buying from a Dealer No matter where you buy, service history and receipts are essential, check the MOT history a well sorted and looked after car will have few if any advisories. Make sure everything works as it should there are no "only £5 on ebay mate fixes" if there were why haven't they been done? If it still looks good then as they old saying goes "we pay our money and make our choice" Good hunting Dave

Hi Rob Welcome to the Forum Does your car have Business or Professional audio set up? To be sure look at BMW Vin Decoder put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box and it will bring up the build sheet for your car. Then look at www.newtis.info This is a BMW Technical information site (BMW Dealers use the same information) Vin time again then you should be able to find all you need for Test Replacement and Repair. Use www.realoem.com to find the correct part numbers for all components if you are replacing stuff. Often you will be told that items need "coding" don't be scared off. Parts will still work you will just get a tamper dot in the display you probably have one already from the aftermarket CD Changer (I take it you mean a 6 CD changer mounted in the boot) a BMW specific diagnostic program will find the problem without guess work and you can also program units to your chassis. I use BMW 1.4.0 on an old laptop it only cost about £10 and I find it invaluable. Dave

Morning Ben As the CD loads the issue is likely to be the Radio/Mid unit, if you have lost the functions normally shown in the instrument cluster when the button on the end of the indicator stalk is pushed I would say the unit is toast. Choices then are find a replacement unit Google is your friend, though for some reason even second hand BMW stuff is dear but it will keep it all OEM. Or upgrade to one of the many double din units now available, I did this in my 4.4 after 2 replacement units failed I chose a Dynavin unit (there are many others available) as it looked OEM and gave Nav, Radio, CD/DVD, Bluetooth phone and streaming etc etc.Great unit I was happy with, it gave many more modern functions Ipod connectivity on top of those mentioned. Big plus for me it looked completely OEM.no cutting or shutting just plug and play. Good Luck Dave P.S. I have pinout drawings for the loom if you ever need them

Morning You may not see to many of us as most members are UK based Keep well Good Luck Dave

Hi Ben Do you have the Nav screen or is it the Business setup ie 2 units Mid Display and CD unit If you have the Nav Screen up front then the Radio BM54 unit is in the boot under the floor If it is the Business setup it sounds like the Mid Display unit has failed possibly the CD as well, there is a company called Cartronix that I know repair and upgrade the BM54 units so a possibility for repair Or check the auction sites and BMW specialist breakers for a replacement The final option is to do what I did with my 4.4 and take out the CD/Radio set up and replace it with a Dynavin unit modern Bluetooth, Radio, CD/DVD Nav Etc Etc Dave

Morning Susan Can you smell man cow droppings!! Their own Technical Information system gives instructions for the fitting repair etc of the Comfort access Sadly Dealers vary as do their personnel my local Dealer is pathetic yet the Dealer in Guildford is great both part of the same group! Maybe start escalating to BMW UK if this fix doesn't work Good Luck Dave

Not sure what you are expecting here Yegor as cars built by BMW in the USA use the same robotic systems as they do in Germany with the same parts. Human intervention is reduced to a minimum in all car plants around the world. Positioning cameras and lasers on robots ensure parts are correct in position and all fixings tightened so assembly standards shouldn't vary. The quality of the OEM equipment and Parts are the weak point if suppliers are changed but this generally is seen across ranges no matter where they are assembled or by whom Short answer the County of origin is in the bottom left of the Vin plate if it is a concern don't buy one that says USA Dave

Afternoon Paul Welcome to the Forum I would think it has something to do with the CD player not heard of this issue before, I think you may need a diagnostic session by someone with the correct software a BMW Specialist or Dealer may be able to help. Dave

Apart from the steering wheel being in the wrong place (but that may not worry you Yegor) all parts are BMW manufacture or OEM supply the plant is assembly only so very little difference.in quality. My first 2 AMG Mercedes were assembled/manufactured in the AMG plant at Affalterbach, the last was assembled on the Mercedes production line and quality suffered Remember it is only the X3 X4 X5 ranges built in the USA Dave

Morning Yegor Welcome to the Forum Normally bottom left of the Vin plate will say Country of Manufacture The USA Manufacturing plant is in Spartanburgh South Carolina I believe it assembles X5 X4 X3 models Dave

Morning Richard Welcome to the Forum 1st. Change your garage simply clearing the light is quite frankly incompetent 2nd. You need a diagnostic read of the car by someone with a BMW specific scanner so that the problem can be identified and fixed If the issue were EGR related you would feel a drop in performance, it could be a combination of things combined with the EGR what ever it needs fixing How has it gone through it's MOT with an EML showing? Dave

Hi Susan Welcome to the Forum I have never heard of this issue with the newer cars, however with my 16 year old X5 all the access functions are enabled/disabled by a check box program within the cars control modules. My logic follows that if say "Comfort Access" is checked but the module isn't present would the control module think it was in fault and trigger the light? Probably way off but it seems logical. Of course you could suggest that to make it an easy fix they just give you Comfort Access (emphasis on GIVE) Good Luck Dave

Morning Clive There is a register of BMW Specialists try https://the-bmw-specialist-register.com/ I have only used my local guy in West Sussex Dave

Welcome Shane Good news thanks for the Information Dave

Morning Alp Welcome to the Forum Condition Condition Condition A well looked after car is generally a sign of someone caring for it, not a guarantee but an indication. Check the service history Check any MOT history, make sure everything in the car works as it should (there are no "only £5 on ebay quick fixes) then test drive. First before you start the engine make sure it is cold look underneath for any sign of leaks, check the levels oil, water etc. Now start it and let it idle no smoke or odd noises if happy test drive it. Buy with your head not your heart there are lots out there so take your time. Good Luck with the search Dave

Morning Philip Just done this very job with one of our sons friends he brought Cree 80w 6000k LED lamps from Ebay very easy fit and look really good Dave