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'10 TPMS are Generation 3 and different than '09 and earlier
Note: the '10 TPMS system is different than previous models. The Tirerack system quoted below will not work with the '10's as they now use generation 3 TPMS. I just bought a set of (4) of the G3 sensors and stems for my winter wheel set from my local dealer for $317 with BMWCCA discount.  What a rip, but no other alternative that I could find on-line for a better deal.
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Originally Posted by Penguin
Nope.
Not possible.
Well, almost anything is possible, but there does not appear to be any practical way that I have seen or read about. The ability to turn off the monitors is probably a liability and/or legal issue, as I suspect since they are now a Federal legal requirement, the law probably does not allow for the system to be able to be turned-off by the user. And we've seen an example of someone's child accidentally turning on the hourly chime function recently, so a BMW lawyer would likely be rather worried about accidentally turning off the TPM system.
I suppose you could carry the original wheels around in the back.... just kidding.
I believe Tirerack sells compatible TPM's, and if just for safety reasons, it's probably a good idea to spend the extra $200-300 to keep the system active in any case.
P.S. A quick check of tirerack.com shows that the X5 TPM sensors/valve stems can be bought in a package of 4 for $196.00
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