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Originally Posted by amacman
many are over200 000 miles . one member is over 300 000
same high milers on original transmission . low mileage abusers need new transmission .
servicing usually every 15 000 miles . schedule usually - oil service £ 150 - inspection 1 £ 250 - oil service £150 - inspection 2 £350 - oil service £150 - inspection 1 - get the idea . timing chains on all X5 engines .
issues to look out for when driving - watch your speed - you may be driving faster than you think you are due to the refined drive .
search the site for photos of members cars with headlight upgrades .
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Thanks mate. I had a look through the forum in regards to issues etc, it made me laugh. People complaining about broken belts, fatigued hoses etc. From what I have found, the E53 seems to be pretty solid.