Wow, really appreciate the responses from the group, thank you to all of you. Toothbrush, the tyres are the moment are a cross between run flats and regular. I just replaced the rear tyres with regular, but I still have the flintstones at the front. The suspension seems to be ok. There are no obvious clunks or creaks. However I believe my mechanic spotted a worn swing support for the front stabiliser. I do agree with your last paragraph comparing the X5 to the competition. The X5 looks much better.

Good question ARD. My mechanic has done a full inspection. Overall the bushings are in good shape.

Giaka, I love your cars.

To Nanniepoo and Bimmer360, thank you for your opinions too.

I'll wait to see when I change the front tyres to see if the road noise drops a little, and it also doesn't feel like I'm involved in a car accident when I go over a rut in the road.

Cheers.

Tom.