Hey guys, long time reader of these forums so I decided to join as I'm always in these ultimate driving machines. Helped me a lot in the past so hopefully i could return the favor in the future. Anyways, this weekend I picked up an X5 4.4i, and after seeing CleanisFast's journal on his 4.6is, I thought I'd start one to document everything and what not from the beginning. So here we go.

Little Background on it:
Built in May of 2006
77k miles
Sport model
Titansilber metallic
Dakota schwarz leather

Car was originally from Cali, just got to Chicago so very nice body and undercarriage
Body looks good, although could use some detailing/paint correction
Interior is pristine

Now there are a couple of issues that still need to be addressed.
2 axle air suspension is on the ground, shouldn't be too big of a deal
After being on for a very long time (15-20 mins) smoke out of the right side exhaust, oddly though, it doesn't smell like oil, more like water? What I'm implying is it probably isn't the valve stems as smoke would be coming from both pipes correct? will probably check out the CCV valves first then we'll diagnose if its really valve stems because I don't want to tear apart the motor for no reason lol.

Other than that doesn't seem to be any issues, panoramic title up and down luckily, but for some reason the shade won't close all the way, there's about an inch opening. No biggie, maybe something due to the weak electricity as the battery is shot.

After I get it raised gonna do an oil change, spark plugs, air filter, etc. the usual regular maintenance stuff.
Then possibly some tweaks such as aluminum running boards, silver interior trim, aluminum pedals, steering wheel trim, nav screen is pixelated, led lights etc. etc.

But for now gonna work on the major suspension/engine issues get that all sorted out and go from there.

Don't have pics now, will get some up when I get home. In the meantime heres my decoded vin.

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Vehicle information
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VIN: LV27147
Type code: FB53
Model: X5 4.4I (USA)
E-F-R series: E53
Series: X
Type: All-Road
Steering: LL
Doors: 5
Engine: N62
Displacement: 4.40
Power: 235 (319 hp)
Drive: ALLR
Transmission: AUT
Paint code: 354 - TITANSILBER METALLIC
Upholstery code: LCSW - LEDER DAKOTA/SCH
Prod.date: 2006-05-22
S1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES
S2LC BMW LA wheel Y-spoke 183
S4NA Interior mirror with digital compass
S8SP Control unit COP
S205 Automatic transmission
S221 2-axle self-levelling suspension
S226 Sports suspension settings
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S255 Sports leather steering wheel
S302 Alarm system
S321 Exterior parts in vehicle colour
P330 Sports package
S354 Green windscreen, green shade band
S386 Roof railing
S402 Panorama glass roof
S417 Roller sun visor, rear door
S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S438 Fine wood trim
S441 Smoker package
S442 Drink holder
S459 El. front seat adjustment w. memory
S461 Electric seat backrest adjustment, rear
S464 Ski bag
S481 Sports seat
S488 Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521 Rain sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S533 Air conditioning, rear
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S609 Navigation system, Professional
S639 Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN
S645 BMW US Radio
S676 HiFi speaker system
S692 Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S761 Individual sunshade glazing
S775 Headlining anthracite
S785 White direction indicator lights
S845 Acoustic fasten seat belt reminder
S853 Language version, English
S876 Radio frequency 315 MHz
S926 Spare wheel
S992 Control of number-plate attachment

How do I attach photos, I tried attaching it via the paperclip but it didn't work, it said once that "file size is too big" and then it said "internal service error"

Thanks for looking and let me know your thoughts/opinions guys.

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2006 X5 4.4i Sport - Titansilber Metallic
Prod.date: 2006-05-22