I have had this problem twice on my 2008 X5. In both cases it was a bad sensor. As others have noted the ride can get to be very rough on uneven surfaces until repaired.

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2008 4.8i Mineral Green Metallic Sports Package, Technology Package, Cold Weather Package, Rear Climate Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound with iPod adaptor & Sirius Radio, Auto Tailgate, Head up display