I might be mistaken on the adaptive then. I know they move up and down based on load and also turn left and right when you turn the wheel.

They move up and down when I start the car as they always have.

When driving last night I was behind another vehicle at a stop light and I saw the lights go up and down without my car moving.
I wonder since the arm may not be in the same position as before if there is some calibration that needs to be done.

Yes I can move the arm more outboard to the area you suggested.

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2006 E53 X5 3.0