I got a 2011 E70 in 2013, and started browsing BimmerFest soon after... should have started before and I may have stayed away from the N63. Now that I am staring the DIY valve stem seal replacement, I decided to join. I have the parts ordered, and cameras set up, so wish me luck!

Hello X5 owners, New to this forum. Can someone recommend me a good independent (not dealership) mechanic who can work on X5 (E70 3.5i) to replace valve cover gasket? What would be the cost of labor? Thank you RV

My 2012 X5 35i xDrive is giving me several errors and I'm not sure why. It's in the BMW garage now and they have it connected to their diagnostic system and cannot figure out what's wrong. I'm getting the following errors: Braking/chassis stabilization malfunction ABS 4x4 Parking brake...

Hi Guys, i need help with my Bimmer. i have a BMW X5 E70 3.0d 2008. Which wont start. It was working fine then just recently wont start. I drove to supermarket, came home, then went to start and it wouldnt. It is turning over but wont fire. A friend came to have a look and the OBD II scanner...

Hey X5 family. Im having an issue with a rattling sound coming from the engine of my X5. It sounds like its coming from the top of the engine and it just started maybe a week or so ago. There are no check engine light codes or warnings. The only recent work on the X5 has been the spark plugs and...

Hello everyone. So i recently got a 2008 BMW e70 35d xdrive. Right after I got it i sent the car to a mechanic to change engine oil, air filters, brake pads etc. After driving around for a while ( maybe 800 km) I got an oil sensor fault warning. I checked idrive and it said that engine was low...

this is a longshot but im looking to buy an x5 35d, miles do not matter too much as long as its is deleted and maintained but preferable below 200k, only features i ask is for navigation, heated seats + steering wheel. must be within 6 hours of Minneapolis, MN. Colors combos do not matter

Hey all, so I DD an e39 sport manual and my wife's fun car (e92 sport auto) has become her DD since we don't have to ferry kids around these days, thanks pandemic! Our 2010 Volvo XC90 has been a dutiful family hauler but I've long grown tired of its anemic I6, transmission, and general fwd boat...

Bought this super clean E70 from an auction w/ 45K miles on it back in the summer with the MIL lamp illuminated. The vehicle runs great but has this "gremlin" that pops up from time to time, usually under a hard acceleration off-idle. The "REDUCE ENGINE POWER" message appears in the info center...

Part number: 82 71 0 404 320 Car: 2010 X5 Hey guys, Bought this rack second hand. Installed it with the supplied torque Allen wrench. Almost got it to the 8Nm but it was really tight. Went to lock the feet and they wouldn’t lock. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that the rails were...

Hi, I have a 2013 E70 and I am looking to make contact with someone in Melbourne who can reprogram the car so that the annoying legal disclaimer does not come up every time the car starts and also so that when I lock the car the side mirror fold in so that there is visual sign my car is locked...

These were used as my snow tire set on a 2013 X5 (working TPMS) Mounted tires have very little to no rubber left: Front:275/40R20 Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow Run Flat Run Flat Rear:315/35R20 Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow Run Flat Run Flat 2 of the 4 have some curb rash, thanks to my wife's...

Hi All, this is my first post, I searched everywhere on how to get latest software for my 2008 e70 with no luck.. I have a transmission issue (clunk sound on startup) that should be fixed by updating the software. Can anyone please tell me where should I start, send me a link or advise? Many thx :)

I wrote to Burger to ask this exact question thinking it would be a simple answer. They offer no support if your didn't buy it new directly from them. I dont want to return it. I enjoy it. I want to know more about it. Maybe yall can help me understand better. Id like to know exactly...

I am trying to change my X5 M E70 2010 headlights to a newer version, as I find the old model a bit dull and outdated. But somehow I caught up with a few problems to changing it. 1. the after market ones does not seem to have the AFS function 2. the after market ones might only fit to non M X5...

Hello all, I have a 2011 X5 50i XDrive. There is currently no sound from the speakers or door tones, parking sensor tones. I have been trying to trouble shoot this with a MOST fiber optic loop. All the modules in the rear drivers side (amp, bluetooth module, and TCU Module) seem to be...

Hey everyone, I am at a loss and would really appreciate any advice or suggestions. I recently ran out of gas, although the dash still said 13 miles and I was less than 2 miles from a gas station... I know I was really stupid in letting it get that low so please don't give me shit... I'm...

Hey, all - I'm getting ready to part with my 2012 E70 diesel and won't be going to Carmax or another dealer for a quick sale. For those of you who've sold (not traded) your car during the last few months, I'd like to know about your experience with the process in the midst of our time of...

Hi all, Having a frustrating problem with my '07 X5's iDrive button. The toggling function works flawlessly, but the center "select" button works intermittently. I have seen numerous posts on the internet about rebooting iDrive and that fixing the problem - but the instructions are always for...