I drive a 3.0dA e53 for 4 years. It has actually 165 000 km and had two issues :

- a steering box changed for a new one at 90 000 km
- a transfer case changed for a new one at 120 000 km

Theses two issues where took under waranty by my BMW Dealer !

The engine run great without any oil consuption, all the electric/electronic equipment works fine (NAV, TV, HiFi, Webasto, Xenon, etc...) and I respect strictly the BMW maintenance plan in my BMW Dealer's workshop.

I asked for a Automatic gearbox Oil change at 120 000 km wich is not in the BMW maintenance plan and will ask for a preventive water pump + accessories belt change during the next oil service.

Before the X5 I had a 530d Sedan that my dealer took in exchange at 210 000 km.

3.0d Engine is really solid with a low diesel consumption, perfectly adapted to France where 80% of the gas price are constituted by taxes...

;o) Stf.