How Many Miles On Your X5?

[chrisflipmd]

After seeing many threads talking about the reliability and longevity of an X5, I'm curious as to how many miles you guys have put on your X5's. I've put about 58,187 miles on my 2001 X5.

Chris

[Emission]

2003 X5 3.0 - 19,208 miles (0 problems, 0 trips to the dealer)

[suzer]

I'm probably a contender for the low mileage award.

2003 X5 - 9100 miles, and it's not a garage queen - I drive it every day!
2 trips to the dealer - one weatherstripping clip on door on passenger side let go, and 1 voluntary oil change.

[mkh]

2001 X5 3.0 5sp. - 48,950 miles.

I lost track on the number of times to the dealer. I had replaced ALL four window regulators. That said, nothing was major and nothing was related to the engine other than the infamous "radiator fan" recall.

[PropellerHead]

After seeing many threads talking about the reliability and longevity of an X5, I'm curious as to how many miles you guys have put on your X5's.
ChrisJust turned 19K on the 04, today... :eeps:

Mother in Law's '01 has 40K.

[Vonhasch]

2001 X5 3.0; 39,000 All scheduled Maint. and several trips :( for air bag warning. Turned out to be the harness. :) Also a trip to replace the Aux. Fan. :(

2004 X5 3.0; 3,000 No trips as of yet. But I'm thinking of getting the car phone box installed. :dunno:

[X5-4-fighting]

After seeing many threads talking about the reliability and longevity of an X5, I'm curious as to how many miles you guys have put on your X5's. I've put about 58,187 miles on my 2001 X5.

Chris

I'm right up there with you, Chris! My 2001 X5 3.0i is currently at 60,911 miles and counting! As you can tell, I like to drive... a lot!!! :drive:

With continued proper maintenance and luck, I hope my X5 will continue to perform well since I still have plenty of driving adventures/trips planned. This one's a keeper! :thumbup:

[profalan]

I have a 2001 4.4 bought new, now have 130K. Some of the usual stuff but I keep on driving.

[petener999]

I'm probably a contender for the low mileage award.

2003 X5 - 9100 miles, and it's not a garage queen - I drive it every day!
2 trips to the dealer - one weatherstripping clip on door on passenger side let go, and 1 voluntary oil change.

:bs:

[soldmystang]

never mind.

[AlsX5]

'05 4.4, 61K miles. You guys should be driving this thing more often. It doesn't start falling apart until 50K miles.

[Beemer606]

125000 miles and it just passed Maryland state inspection today with no problems. It is my E53 2001 3.0 not the 07 E70.

[hunterz4]

Turning my '07 3.0 in this weekend. 45,000 miles. Blown water pump and ipod/usb shorted out but no other problems. Overall very satisfied with the X5.

[rehostman]

2007 E70 4.8i with 13K kms (8K miles for our southern neighbours). Regular maintenance, O2 sensors, ignition coil failure on one cylinder.

[Clarke]

2002 with 131,000 miles.4 Window regulators only non normal wear items.Will need front C-V joints replaced shortly.

[sfcl]

2001 3.0I with 190000 km (119000 miles). Parts replaced: Oil separator and hoses, intake boot, window regulators, front CV rubbers.

[ftgambit]

2001 3.0i
with SPORT,PREMIUM,COLDWEATHER packages
149,000 miles
change the oil every 5,000 to 7,000 instead of the recommended
had to replace alternator last month
engine oil and air hoses
CV Boots twice in the front only, rear boots seem to last forever
Camshaft Position Sensor
DISA VALVE, most costly single replacement part Ive had to do so far
one brake job, its about due again

other than little rattles in the steering wheel, and blower motor behind dash humming a little no major problems with the engine or the transmission, I will probably do the tranny filter and oil change soon to save it.
the Burl Wood trim is slightly cracked around the center console probably from leaning on it over the years but when detailed the car looks much newer than the year and mileage indicate
Ill attach some pics if I can figure out how

[tonywintn]

2005 X5 3.0i
50400 miles
Car is perfect- as of this minute...

[ncsucarjock88]

2004 4.4i, 63k and change. Bought in Jan '09 with 30k on the clock... I plan on running her till 200k. A few issues, mostly maintenance. It went in for warranty work on the door actuator, while in there, they replaced a leaking transmission seal, and a front half-shaft, and the left rear taillight. Other than that, it's just been routine maintenance (brakes, tires, oil, fluids, filters). Averaging 110 miles/day right now on her, and none of them are easy miles. Very happy.

[1nar]

75k miles and running perfectly.
Replaced water pump, driver side CV boot,
camshaft sensor, and spark plugs.
Also replaced front brake pads and rotor.
Planning to keep it forever.
Satisfied with it. :):):):thumbup:

[driftingricegod]

2001 X5- 114600 miles

[finnbmw]

Seems like nobody is really putting miles on their X5's. Our 2004 Volvo XC90 has already 170,000 miles...

[KOPrice121]

I have two:

2006 X5 3.0: 103,500
Usual maintenance stuff, oil changes every 7500 miles, very reliable car.

2010 X5 35D: 2,400

You guys should all drive your cars more!

[BobKingerman]

2004 E53 3.0 53000 miles
No major problems outside of regular maintenance. Replaced the O2 sensors today, also replacing the intake boot elbow in the coming days to get rid of the whistling noise.

[joncolyer]

2001 x5 3.0 with 181,323 miles. replaced the alternator last week and that's it beside normal maintenance. lucky so far i guess

[GOODFOOT]

2004 z4---38,000 miles
2010 x5 35d---248 miles
2006 ford expedition 125,000 miles (work car)

nothing like enjoying my cars for weekend drives and the company car for the commute meat grinder...

[astrohip]

You guys are wimps. :rofl: My wife's X5, barely 14 months old, has 21,000 miles.

[beavers]

Knock on wood, but working great right now. Have had some minor issues over the years but not many

[Luxuriousgocart]

I'm currently borrowing a 2002 w/ 119k and the service indicator light is on. I don't have any of the manuals, is there a 120k service? If so, what should it entail?

[x5blacksapphire]

2010 X35d - 1 month now- 2K miles. Love driving it.

[werewolf]

2001 3.0i stick shift
93k

[BMC530i]

2003 3.0ia 60k runs like a champ for the last 2 weeks of ownership hopefully she'll give us lots of trouble free miles. I just need to figure out where the whistling sound is coming from during acceleration from the standstill.

[Deacon3.0]

2005 3.0 with 78,000 miles. Working great until today. Now need to fix leak in power steering, and rear brake light harness. Overall have loved every mile of ownership.

[Crash1976]

2001 4.4 X5 just over 118500 miles
just weird things
Radiator
Steering lower colum
one window regulator and drivers side front CV joint
of course brakes and tires and acouple of window washer pumps they just start leaking

[X5 M package]

3000 miles. Had to repaint rocker panels and rear wheel skirts. One month of ownership! :-(

[x54.4]

just bought it last week with 84k. Soooo happy with it , I love beamers.

[e60lover]

My '08 4.8i already has around 45,000 miles :eeps:

[chococat]

101,100 on my 2003 x5 interior is perfect except driver mat and passenger door lock always sticks after being repaired numerous times...exterior stayed really nice...black on black makes that easy...no real issues but I spend alot having my brakes constantly repaired but that is my fault I guess...I kept my 325is for 8 years and I put 138,000 miles on it. These cars last.

[BigWalmac]

157,000 miles 01 X5 3.0...

Lots of repairs along the way, but the truck drives strong... nothing beats a bimmer.

[Yelof Mot]

Original owner 01 X5 3.0. I put $4,000 into it each of the last two years. That includes brakes and tires.

Had the oil separator cold weather problem, replaced CV joints and boots at 100K. Replaced 3 or 4 "control arms" under the car, whatever they are.

Park distance control is acting up. I leave the cjheck engine light on as my mechanic days it's $300 to replace the part and it "doesn't matter"

Still drives great and looks new.


---Minnesota

[andrew062]

09 X5 - 7000miles
99 - Ford F150 - 170k miles - hurray for work truck

[Brooklynbeamer]

110k on my 2001 4.4

[///M Blitz]

Our 2009 X5 diesel just turned 13,000 miles on a ski trip yesterday. No problems whatsoever. :thumbup: Has been to the dealer only once for oil change (did the other oil change myself). They picked up on a flat bed in the morning and brought it back in the afternoon. Looks like this is going to be another flawless BMW.

[barbja]

2003 X5 3.0i + Sport. 77,500 miles.

I've put $6800 into it since it went out of service (the latest was $2k in August). It needs $2700 to repair 3 oil leaks, replace front lifters (or something), and 4 wheel alignment (because of replacing the lifters). So that would be $4700 in less than a year.

Also, the A/C compressor needs to be replaced to the tune of $2500. That'll be $12k (if I pay the $2700 and $2500), so I've decided to cut and run; I'll be getting a 2011 X5 35d really soon.

[NewGTGuy]

1 month and 1800 miles on my 2010 35d. No issues. Loving it!

[PropellerHead]

Just turned 19K on the 04, today... :eeps:

Mother in Law's '01 has 40K.The '04 has 89K on it, now. Just changes all four pads and rotors. Tomorrow is the SS lines and Eibach sways.

Let the modding begin!

[bselman]

You guys are wimps. :rofl: My wife's X5, barely 14 months old, has 21,000 miles.

My '08 4.8i already has around 45,000 miles :eeps:

07 E70 4.8i (August Delivery)

T-Bone accident (the other guys fault,) SAV was out of commission between Oct 07 and Feb 08.

As of Today - 82,XXX miles.

[windsor027]

2008 X5 4.8i 20,134 miles

I forgot to add. The car has been to the dealer 3 times for non maitenance idems including a "crazy" transmition which still shifts whenever it wants to, a stuck parking brake, a complete change of the electronics as something was shorting everything, and a flat tire which made me change the other side also.

For me the transmision is the main problem, and naturally BMW is just saying its the adaptive transmission nothing we can do.

[SnoCat]

2004 - 130,000 ...No major issues to date. Knock on wood!

[tigger67]

Just traded my 2003 4.6is with 105,800 miles. It was CPO'd and I bought the maintenance for a song. I did one set of brakes, 2 sets of tires (my dime) and a complete BMW transmission @72,000 miles due to serging while stopped all on the plan. Otherwise, very satisfied with its time with me. :thumbup:

[automan]

2003 X5 3.0 with 107K miles. Problems with LCD display, but other than that the car is perfect!

[davidy1688]

12000 miles on my 08 X5 3.0si. Been in dealer for annual year maintenance service. No issues so far.

[DCExpress01]

110,000 on my 2002 4.4i, sport premium pkg. I've owned it for five years and am enjoying it more every day. Parts replaced: front cv axles, radiator expansion tank, one window regulator. If you're mechanically inclined at all, most issues can be DIY. I do my own brakes, spark plugs at 100k, belts, battery, oil changes, etc. Total maintenance cost over the last five years for me has been around $1,5000.

[thomasbrown24]

148k miles. SEVERAL repairs

Bought October 17, 2009

Dec 2009 - Broken door handle $600
June 2010 - Drivers side Mirror (Accident) $300
July 2010 - New Battery $300
Aug 2010 - New Brakes $12000
Sep 2010 - Engine gasket $1300
Nov 2010 - Glove Box Lock $300
Dec 2010 - Fog light $150
Feb 2011 - Broken Gas Pedal $350
Mar 2011 - More brake work $600
April 2011 - Window regulator 1 $500
July 2011 - Tires $1200
Aug 20I1 - Window Regulator 2 $500
Aug 2011 -Rear window side shade hooks $20
TOTAL - $7,320



Reapirs still needed :tsk:

Heated seat over heats, drivers side
Gas tank fuel motor ($500 for both left & rt side)
Rear Washer replaced
Radio turns off consistently / randomly
Radio missing LEDs
Washer blades
CV Boots front
Engine Service / Big Tune Up (belts etc.)

[Emission]

148k miles. SEVERAL repairs

Bought October 17, 2009

Dec 2009 - Broken door handle $600
June 2010 - Drivers side Mirror (Accident) $300
July 2010 - New Battery $300
Aug 2010 - New Brakes $12000
Sep 2010 - Engine gasket $1300
Nov 2010 - Glove Box Lock $300
Dec 2010 - Fog light $150
Feb 2011 - Broken Gas Pedal $350
Mar 2011 - More brake work $600
April 2011 - Window regulator 1 $500
July 2011 - Tires $1200
Aug 20I1 - Window Regulator 2 $500
Aug 2011 -Rear window side shade hooks $20
TOTAL - $7,320



Reapirs still needed :tsk:

Heated seat over heats, drivers side
Gas tank fuel motor ($500 for both left & rt side)
Rear Washer replaced
Radio turns off consistently / randomly
Radio missing LEDs
Washer blades
CV Boots front
Engine Service / Big Tune Up (belts etc.)


Don't feel bad. I leased a brand-new X5 for $620/month. Over a 24 month period, I will have paid $14,880... and I don't own it! :thumbup:

It feels painful, but you are winning this game.

- Mike

[thomasbrown24]

Maybe on paper you are right Mike... but the time, and multiple trips to the dealer, on the phone, cancelled plans, etc., etc. cost far far more emotionally then the cumulative financial cost on paper.

There is definately something to be said for the cost of "peace". I may not have any car note... but I feel like I'm $20k in the hole emotionally. Definatley time to get a more current model (2006-08?). If not... the new Ford Explorer is looking reall good right about now lol! :cry:

[Emission]

Maybe on paper you are right Mike... but the time, and multiple trips to the dealer, on the phone, cancelled plans, etc., etc. cost far far more emotionally then the cumulative financial cost on paper.

There is definately something to be said for the cost of "peace". I may not have any car note... but I feel like I'm $20k in the hole emotionally. Definatley time to get a more current model (2006-08?). If not... the new Ford Explorer is looking reall good right about now lol! :cry:

I'm trying to make you feel good. ;)

I'm in the camp that gladly pays $600+/month to ensure my car is "reliable" and under warranty at all times. It's peace of mind for me. But, I do have a couple old cars that nickel and dime me to death... so I feel your pain.

- MIke

[thomasbrown24]

:wahwah:Guess if you want the big toys, you gotta write the big checks lol.

It's all good. Just needed my 30 secs to vent lol as the 2nd window regulator just went out yesterday... while I was on the freeway 40 miles from home... in the rain lol. :wahwah:

[bigwave]

2005 3.0d sport 112,000 km bought used at 63,000km only had to do scheduled maintenance, tyres brakes etc, had a steering rack replaced under wty.

ultra economical diesel , i drive it about 100km every day

love it

[Maildrop]

110,000 on my 2002 4.4i, sport premium pkg. I've owned it for five years and am enjoying it more every day. Parts replaced: front cv axles, radiator expansion tank, one window regulator. If you're mechanically inclined at all, most issues can be DIY. I do my own brakes, spark plugs at 100k, belts, battery, oil changes, etc. Total maintenance cost over the last five years for me has been around $1,5000.

I am interested to do DIY. What skills/service manual/tools do you suggest?

I just got our best friend's 2002 X5 with only 11k miles on it. I need to do a smog check first before the title can transfer. I am reading the forum from the top page till now. I saw you have the same car as mine. I am learning while I am typing here. :)

Thanks,

Maildrop

[bigwave]

how do you find a 9 year old car with only only 11,000 miles on it ??? i think half the problems reported on x5 forums is due to lack of use

get out and drive that sucker

oh and as far as costs go, you should try boats, including depreciation my 32 footer as lost me $50,000 in two years, makes the X5 look cheap

hehe, as said you have to pay to play

[Maildrop]

Considering friends have had a mansion at B.H. as a vacation home, money is not an issue. :-)

[boramkiv]

2002 4.4i with 164,000 miles. Need some front CV boots. (those thing don't last 100k) I have a very slow leak in the rear self leveling suspension. It all goes down together so i know its not any of the air springs. (replacing those soon). Everything else is good, hoping to hit 300k maybe.

[Rogerrpb]

I have 105k on my 04 4.4, so far only major repairs were water pump, alternator and transmission pan seal... Oh and driver side window actuator

Roger
04 X5, 03 Z4 dinan
(rip 01 x5, 96 740 IL, 86 325 I, 83 320)

[badboyt]

02. - 4.6is with 125k, still running strong, i think there it is going to need some trans work soon and steering angle sensor is out as well. Apart from that its a beast for sure with DINAN upgrades (software & CAI). Major work is usual CV Boot, Battery, alternator, Brakes ( i have after market rotors and pads) which last longer than OEM and less dust. Love it.. :thumbup:

[golferjohnm]

Seems like nobody is really putting miles on their X5's. Our 2004 Volvo XC90 has already 170,000 miles...

just surpassed 180,000 on our trip home from the CA. Desert. The transmission is starting to act-up...the torque converter struggles finding 4th gear under light accelleration/load. I'll try a fluid/filter replacement in the next week or so...hope it fixes it :thumbup:

otherwise, I had the alternator replaced @ 80k, battery at the same time, valley pan and valve cover gaskets at 100k...routine oil services.

it's been a great car, it does go through tires abnormally though

interior/exterior look like new

[boramkiv]

just surpassed 180,000 on our trip home from the CA. Desert. The transmission is starting to act-up...the torque converter struggles finding 4th gear under light accelleration/load. I'll try a fluid/filter replacement in the next week or so...hope it fixes it :thumbup:

otherwise, I had the alternator replaced @ 80k, battery at the same time, valley pan and valve cover gaskets at 100k...routine oil services.

it's been a great car, it does go through tires abnormally though

interior/exterior look like new

Are you or did you have air suspension issues? Not intended to jinx, just wanting to know what time to start expecting as I am at 164k.

[astrohip]

Seems like nobody is really putting miles on their X5's. Our 2004 Volvo XC90 has already 170,000 miles...
My wife sold her E53 at 100K, now she has a 2009 E70 with over 60,000. That's averaging over 20,000 a year. That's not a lot (esp by Texas standards), but it is above average for X5 owners.

[badboyt]

just surpassed 180,000 on our trip home from the CA. Desert. The transmission is starting to act-up...the torque converter struggles finding 4th gear under light accelleration/load. I'll try a fluid/filter replacement in the next week or so...hope it fixes it :thumbup:

otherwise, I had the alternator replaced @ 80k, battery at the same time, valley pan and valve cover gaskets at 100k...routine oil services.

it's been a great car, it does go through tires abnormally though

interior/exterior look like new

:thumbup: - When you do the fluid/filter replacement on the X5, would love to know if that would fix the slipping, as I am seeing similar symptoms on my X5. THX!

[golferjohnm]

I'm going to try and get it done next week...I'll let all know the outcome

The only issue I had with the air suspension turned-out to be one of the fuses in the rear cargo area...no problems before/since