Wrong forum, but the admins can fix that. Should be the E53 X5 forum.
I just checked www.bmw.co.uk, and they clearly show the rear side airbags as an extra cost option for the X5. Front airbags are standard, for driver and passenger. It may vary with which spec package you have, but I didn't have that info.
Unless your dealer specifically charged you for this option, I don't think there is an issue. If you were charged, the complaint would appear to be with your dealer, who perhaps forgot to order them. Is there a trading standard that requires these airbags as standard equipment in the UK?
If you do open the front panels up, take care. Accidental activation can be expensive, and dangerous.
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2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
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