My X5, build date on compliance plate 11/06 E53d. Nothing special about it, just the last of the single turbo engines with six speed ZF trannies. No rust anywhere, interior is in very good condition...Except, no interior pano cover and that is a problem in all seasons. One intermittent engine fault at present, the EGR valve. Neither really a deal breaker though, both are able to be fixed.

Starting at 10, take off -5 for the faulty EGR because fuel economy is affected, running at 9.3 instead of 8.7 L/100km.

Interior, pano roof requires more work, so a full 1.0 off, until this is rectified.
As it stands now I rate it at 8.5 and a daily driver, that I look forward to getting into each time. Some other points as I rate them...

Ride quality, road handling and comfort, 10.

Appearance, metallic black paint, once hit up with ceramic coat is easy to keep clean, the design is timeless, 10.

Ability to fix the common problems with modern components, such as the upper windscreen seal using a T rubber insert and windscreen sealant, wiper blades, exterior door handles, DRL's and fuel filters, 10.

Mine came with an Android radio fitted, but an upgrade is needed, again very simple and easy to work on, 10.

Converted manual seats to Electric, following the posts of many members, 10.



To be honest, working on this car has been far easier than what is classified as ordinary local cars. Here in Australia they think you are crazy if you buy a Merc or BMW because of the supposed horrors of problems and the inability to fix yourself. They are really easier than people know, but the stealerships get away with charging $230 an hour for any work they do, based on the name. Overall I am impressed an I believe that mine will last me either until I give up my licence or alternate fuel cars have taken over.

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I own a BMW E53...Always questions, unfortunately I can rarely supply solutions. I will try to give results to my problems if they are fixed and how it was done.