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How Many Miles On Your X5?

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#1 ·
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
 
#37 ·
My '08 4.8i already has around 45,000 miles :eeps:
 
#38 ·
these cars last

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.
 
#39 ·
157,000 miles 01 X5 3.0...

Lots of repairs along the way, but the truck drives strong... nothing beats a bimmer.
 
#40 ·
Can anyone beat 160,000 miles?

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
 
#43 ·
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.
 
#44 ·
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.
 
#45 ·
1 month and 1800 miles on my 2010 35d. No issues. Loving it!
 
#48 · (Edited)
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.
 
#50 ·
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:
 
#52 ·
12000 miles on my 08 X5 3.0si. Been in dealer for annual year maintenance service. No issues so far.
 
#53 ·
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.
 
#60 ·
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
 
#54 ·
2002 X5 3.0i

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.)
 
#55 ·
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
 
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