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Old 02-06-2018, 01:49 AM
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Arrow X5 E70 N52 Known Issues?

2008 X5, E70, N52, Currently 183k miles

I still love this car. Great looks and is running like a dream. Healthy. I take good care of my machines.

But, it was not a walk in the park.

Failures I've encountered;

Ignitions coils ~ 60k: Expected.
Vanos ~ 75k: Expected.
Ignitions coils ~ 105k: Expected.
Oil filter housing gasket ~ 110k: Expected.
Washer fluid pumps ~120k: Common?
Valve cover ~ 125k: Case vent failure. High pitch whining. Common?
Coolant hose failure ~ 125k: Common?
Passenger headlight washer ~140k: Either stolen or broke off during a drive.
Coolant hose failure ~ 140k: Common?
Inconsistent Heater Core ~ 150k: Heat on passenger not driver, flip flops.
Catalytic Converters ~ 150k: Codes of death. Not replaced yet. $3k job.
Front Passenger wheel bearing ~ 155k: Expected. With the right tools, stupid simple DIY. About 45 minutes!
Waterpump ~ 160k: Expected.
Vanos ~ 170k: Again.
Coolant hose failure ~ 175k: Common?
Oil filter cap failure ~ 180k: Common? Broken spring stop.
DISA ~182k: Lots of clattering during drives.
(3 coolant hose failures = 3 tows. Not cool; Too much plastic!)
~200k: Cat codes of death! P0420 P0430. Solved with spark plug non-foulers. Easy job, and saved $3195. You'll need at least 1.5" non-foulers. What you'll find at the local stores will not have the depth you'll need, even if you drill. Get them on Amazon.
P0015. Easy fix. Simply remove the exhaust Vanos. Spray with mis airflow sensor cleaner. Toggle the solenoid with a 9 volt battery. (Don't leave connected!) Reinstall.

What other common / not so common issues should I be aware of and keep and eye / ear out for? This car is great, and I'd like to keep it alive for the foreseeable future so anything additional "heads up" would be great.

Thanks!
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