What brand was the alternator? Rebuilt or new? I've found it's very hard to get a reliable rebuilt unit of any real quality (at least here in the States) so I just buy new now. Even if it's from a "no name" brand it's usually better than a "name brand" rebuilt. I went through 3 "rebuilt" alternators on one of these before throwing in the towel and buying a new unit for ~$190. That one worked first time.

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2005 X5 4.4i Build 04/05 Maintenance/Build Log
Nav, Pano, Sport (Purchased 06/14 w/ 109,000 miles) (Sold 8/15 w/121,000 miles)

2006 X5 4.8is Build 11/05 Maintenance/Build Log
Nav, DSP, Pano, Running Boards, OEM Tow Hitch, Cold Weather Pckg (Purchased 08/15 w/ 90,500 miles)

2010 X5 35d Build 02/10
Nav, HiFi, 6 DVD, Sports Pckg, Cold Weather Pckg, HUD, CAS, Running Boards, Leather Dash, PDC, Pano (Purchased 03/17 w/ 136,120 miles)