Thanks so much guys. Mine is a 2002.

I just went and bought both the pump (U$12.8) and the rubber washer (US$2.5). Will get them replaced tonight and hopefully fix the problem.

Next is water leaks into the rear passengers floor area when parked under heavy rain, which will probably take longer time to trace and fix :-(

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Here's the Photo Album of my (sold) X3; Album of my (newish) X5 is on the way!
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