Never mind,

E53 does not have the E38 trick for service hood position.

One option is to use a 2x4 with appropriate length. Drill some holes for wires.
Then at service position, use electrical copper wire to secure the hood so wind does not blow it away.

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1998 E39 528i 5sp MT
2006 E53 X5 3.0 6sp MT