Bimmer Owners' Club

It's a shame you've had such a bad experience with BMW as I know some of the older models go on year after year with no problems at all. I do know they now source materials and components from dubious sources (regarding engineering quality and materials used) and some models are assembled by less than skilled operatives, so overall...I think it is no different from most manufacturers but BMW cost a lot more to put right if they go wrong

Hi Billy...welcome to the Forum That's an interesting question and one which I think you'll need to ask the Tuning company, as they may be able to map out the DPF settings to not be so sensitive in respect to the reduced exhaust system back pressure. Please let us know how you get on with finding a solution to this. Cheers Trevor

It may be tight but an extra 5% of the profile isn't too much bigger but maybe best to try one on first before committing to a set

Not too sure whether they would without offering them up to make a comparison....sorry!

Hi...and welcome to the Forum Look forward to reading your posts in the future. Cheers Trevor

Hi Barbara...welcome to the Forum You could try this company, looks like they have quite a comprehensive range of systems available. http://www.iceboxauto.com/bmw Let us know how you get on with upgrading it. Cheers Trevor

Hi Andy, I would advise having a scan carried out to read the fault codes generated when it misfires to narrow down the likely causes. Let us know how you get on with it Cheers Trevor

Hi Ross, I suppose it would depend on the cost for me, but if the dealer supplied one is not too much more then I would go with that Cheers Trevor

Thanks for the excellent installation report Dave and look forward to reading how you are getting on with it after a period of time.

I would have thought it would work on the same principle though

You could give it a try but the problem has existed with BMW for many years...poor design with the seat sensor

I wouldn't necessarily go by what they are saying as it would only affect the passenger seat and once you bypass that sensor the SRS should work normally (SRS warning lamp going out...which means it has read all the resistances in the SRS circuit and everything is now fine)...the link was only meant to provide you with some info about the seat mat sensor itself. I would recommend the £8 bypass unit on eBay (although I built one a total of 27 pence) which will work fine.

Hi Steve...welcome to the Forum If it is the occupancy pad sensor then this is an easy and cheap mod to sort. The downside is that the seat will constantly show that there is a passenger sat there, meaning it could deploy the Passenger Airbag in the event of an accident, even though no-one is there...(extra cost for repairs). The mod is to fit a resistor in the sensor plug (you can buy off eBay or make your own £0.27 cost) therefore by-passing the sensor mat which tears over time and ends up breaking the circuit. Here are some eBay links to ones you can buy and just plug in http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2060353.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC1.A0.H0.Xbmw+seat+occupancy+sensor.TRS0&_nkw=bmw+seat+occupancy+sensor&_sacat=0 Worth bearing in mind that if you have a child seat in the front seat (which is not advisable anyway) then the airbag won't be switched off. Here is another link with more info on the seat occupancy sensor http://bmwspecialistreading.co.uk/seat-occupancy-sensor-removal-software/ Let us know how you get on with it. Cheers Trevor

Hi Andrew...welcome to the Forum Sorry to hear that you've had such major issues with the X5 and let's hope BMW will sort it for you (at their cost)...not the sort of failure you would expect from a prestige motor car of that age. I think it will become a blame/responsibility situation with BMW blaming the pulley supplier who in turn will blame the bearing manufacturer, etc...let's hope it resolves quickly for you though! Cheers Trevor

Hi Ketih...welcome to the Forum Beautiful looking car you have there Cheers Trevor

Hi Keith, I'm not sure what the actual root cause of the fault is but I would highly recommend you at least take it to a garage for diagnosis, even if you carry out the repairs yourself, but as it relates to handling and/or brakes I would get a diagnosis as soon as possible. Once you have the diagnosis, then post up on here again and we can look at the options for rectification. Cheers Trevor

lol...I would personally recommend using premium where and when possible but equally there is nothing wrong with regular unleaded and maybe every third tank full put super unleaded in. What I would avoid is using E10 (available in France) as this contains 10% Ethanol which is double of what we use here and can cause damage to some engines. Always try to use Super Unleaded 'San Plomb' (98) in this case.

lol...tell her the cost of the run-flat replacements and also what the fines for illegal tyres would be and in comparison, your new tyres are an absolute bargain!

As Mr Baldy has recommended Mike, it maybe worth signing up to Facebook at least...as more members in your area could see your post regarding meets in Essex

Hi James...welcome to the Forum Great looking car...which does appear to be an E92 by all accounts. The headlamps you have look to be standard Halogen bulbs as cannot see a ballast pack at the rear of the headlamps. Let us know how you progress with upgrading the headlamps. Cheers Trevor

Hi Andy..welcome to the Forum Welcome back to BMW also...have to say I'm a big Alfa fan and reckon they are so underrated, which is good as retail prices are cheap as a result of this. Cheers Trevor

Tried looking for technical data on the two exhausts but can't really find any. Maybe best to ask a BMW dealer as they may have some on the shelves

I would be tempted to look at the various units for sale in Halfords to get a comparison of what's available including the fascias and wiring adapters. Keep us informed of your progress, Cheers Trevor

I would probably wait until you replace all the tyres to non-run flats. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SLIME-AUTO-TYRE-SEALANT-FOR-CARS-VANS-PREVENTS-REPAIRS-PUNCTURES-473-ML-/152196876621?hash=item236fa4094d:g:qH0AAOSwFnFWASYC

Hi Malcolm...welcome to the Forum I would see if the DPF will regenerate by taking it for a long motorway drive in low gear at high revs for a minimum period (usually requires you to keep the revs up past a certain amount without dropping to allow regeneration programme to run without interruption). Sometimes have to ensure the fuel level is above half tank as well. Let us know how you get on with it Cheers Trevor