Since it was in for a valve cover (not just the gasket this time), radiator and oil change, the technician was kind enough to find a leaking OFHG and VANOS hose which somehow contributed to a deteriorated alternator-to-starter cable . Oh well, other than a couple more oil changes this year that should be all it needs for at least the next 25,000 miles.

The surprising thing was that my "broken in" vehicle still felt like a better drive to me than the 2016 X3 I had as a loaner. I wouldn't mind having that 8 speed transmission though.

2002 X5 3.0 316,300 miles
2014 428i 24,800 miles

2004 325i sold at 123,600 miles
2001 325i sold at 66,000 miles