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Hi John Welcome to the Forum I hope when you tried to jump start the car it was at the Charge Points under the bonnet ?? If you tried at the battery with it connected you can cause damage. There is a fused link on the battery but I have never known one blow. Using a multi meter measure battery out put any thing below 10 or 11v indicates a dead or dying battery My guess is a Dead battery Dave

Hi Paul The www.realoem.com site is a BMW online parts site the same as the dealers use. In Europe BMW don't allow access so you will notice the site indicates costs in US$ The main reason for using the site is to ensure you have the right parts/part numbers. I use it for part numbers then Google the part number for the best price. If you double click the part number it will bring up a list of alternate numbers/models the part was used on. If all the bits are there and in good nick then check the mounting on the body and the rear axel subframe for damage if they are OK then I would measure very carefully the springs just in case that one is an odd one, sorry can't think of anything else at the moment Dave

In that case you could have a damaged or missing spring platform mounting part or possibly bump stop Take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model then search the rear axel section The small exploded drawing will show what mounting parts should have been there Fingers crossed it is something simple a split bump stop or spring mount Dave

Morning Paul Diesels fire on compression not ignition so require good fuel pressure, good compression and good cranking speed with those the engine will run. In cold weather the Glow plugs raise cylinder temperatures to aid fuel atomization and help starting. So if I were checking I would begin with the battery, is it in good condition and fully charged, only charge from the charge points under the bonnet or remove the battery from the car. Check the starter is in good condition Magnetti starters did cause issues at one point with E53's. Is fuel pressure correct (when was the fuel filter last changed?) I would still check the Glow plugs and Glow Plug controller and loom for chaffing or cracks. Dave

Morning Paul Welcome to the Forum How did he lower the car ? I hope he didn't try and do it on the cheap and cut the springs !!?? The only way to do the job properly is with a set of lowering springs (as a minimum). If it were my car I would go for a set of Coil overs with adjustable spring platforms Dave

Hi Stacey Make sure if you only charge the battery at the Charge points under the bonnet or remove the battery from the car for charging. If you charge at the battery with it connected to the car you could cause electrical issues. After overnight charging test the battery if it isn't showing 12.5/12.8v then it would be a battery failure that's your problem Dave

Morning Stacey Welcome to the Forum Don't understand how your measuring the Battery ? The only way is with a multimeter at the charging points under the bonnet. A healthy battery fully charged should show 12.5 to 12.8volts engine off 14.5+v engine running I would say your problem is battery but I would check it properly first Dave

Morning Henry Welcome to the Forum I guess by your request you are in the USA and referring to the Original Sales window sticker telling you what was fitted to the car at build time? You can use a BMW Vin De-coder website put the Vin number in and it will bring up the Factory Build Sheet also check the Service History My routine when inspecting a second user car whether for me or family and friends is the same. Start with the bodywork checking for damage and/or signs of repair, Happy then on to the interior especially high wear items pedals gear change and steering wheel seats etc look for wear replacements can be expensive. Open the Bonnet/Hood make sure the engine is cold then back inside and start the engine (it should start easily and run smoothly) check every accessory fitted works as it should again there are few cheap fixes so the "old never use that so it didn't bother me" or "they are only a few £/$ on Ebay" excuses should either be negotiating tools or a walk away signal. Then drive the car again make sure it is smooth and no creaks groans bangs or knocks from the suspension. Depending on your mechanical skills or Wallet they are negotiating points or walk away signals Good Luck with the search Dave

As the newer petrol models have a similar exhaust filter ?? Not read anything about the newer Petrols yet so can't comment My 3.0d X5 has a DPF and my mileage is below 5k these days but at least once a month it gets a good work out at motorway speeds which so far is keeping it clear So difficult choice more MPG against the possibility of lower maintenance Dave

I would say you need to check/change the water control vale and properly bleed the system Dave

I take it you have checked www.realoem.com for any clues ? If you have INPA/ISTA check TIS as that should give you BMW workshop information. Dave

Morning Antony Welcome to the Forum As your car is normally aspirated I would say between 8% and 10% so if your engine is in good condition it should be giving around 330bhp so a re-map will give around 360bhp max. If your looking for more then you will need to spend quite a bit more on mechanical upgrades Dave

Morning Getting there now, check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin number into the search box it will call up your model then check the roof and trim sections for what you need, don't forget any clips and fasteners The small exploded drawings should help identify how things go together. As for sources once you have the Part Numbers BMW Dealers then the internet just google the Part numbers Good Hunting Dave

Hi Adam Welcome to the Forum Check www.pelicanparts.com it is an American site but great how too's with pictures look in their Articles section Dave

Hi Paul It could be failed Glow Plugs or Glow Plug Controller A diagnostic scan will confirm Dave

Hi Welcome to the Forum Time to get a diagnostic scan done Dave

Hi Joseph Don't dismiss fuses there are several controlling the windows If however the fuses are OK ten it could be either the Drivers door switch block or the mechanism Time for some testing Dave

Morning Chris Welcome to the Forum Not sure about your issue here ? Normally the Oil Filler neck has a couple of slots and the Cap has a couple of Tangs that fit the slots and a seal around it's edge twisting the cap pulls the seal tight making an airtight seal. So do you have a damaged oil filler cap or a damaged filler pipe if it is the oil filler pipe I would question how it happened. My guess would be the rocker cover was dropped. Changing the cap simple, the oil filler pipe will require some stripping off the acoustic covers the pipe is held in place by 2 torx screws I believe so a job that is time consuming rather than difficult. Sorry not aware of any videos or tutorials Dave

Everyday is a school day 😂 Spoke to one of the guys who fitted the same parts he noticed a gap and super glued a rubber flap to cover the gap (he cut it from an old cycle inner tube) His have been in place for almost 18months now with no issues, so I guess it is how often you take them on/off and how careful you are. Glad you had no issues Dave

Welcome to the Forum Charlie Dave

Into the tyre store today where I keep the Winter wheel/tyre set (sounds better than the Shed at the end of the Garden 😅) I realised I still have the spare wheel/tyre for my very first X5 a 2002 car 17"with a Michelin tyre never used or carried as the car was fitted with LPG. It has just sat at the back of the shed. The tyre is still fully inflated and in perfect condition so it confirms the recent compound changes are designed for the benefit of the tyre companies not us. Dave

A £1000 pounds for an EGR 🤣😅🤣 should be more like £80 for a new one with a warranty from one of the Automotive Factors + 2hrs to fit Brave to take on a project like that when you are relying on others to fix it Good Luck your almost there Dave

You could change the headunit for an Android unit they are simple to fit (really Plug and Play) they will give a wide range of choices for programs and Apps all easy to update. It still retains the BMW CiC functions allowing you to switch between the 2. I have an Android unit in my E70 I use Android Auto in the car plus Tom Tom Nav much easier to update than BMW's system, if our daughter borrows it when they are visiting she use's Carplay with her iPhone Do a search cost would be about £400 I would think Dave

Well seems your getting there £250 seems a good price for the drive shafts, personally I would replace the EGR valve but the choice is yours Dave

Morning Omer Welcome to the Forum Check Stu's post on Keys and registration Can you get into the car at all? There should be an emergency release in the boot if you can either drop the seat back or have a ski hatch behind the centre arm rest Last don't know why but your post is in the Classic section and should be in the 5 series section If you cant sort it you need the help of someone who really knows how to use ISTA/INPA a BMW Specialist or a BMW Dealer be warned they will not be cheap Dave