Cheers TerminatorX5, thanks heaps for the prompt replies.
I wasn't aware of the "Cluster" tests... i will do a search now.

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...us-bmw-x5.html

At this point i measured with my multimeter at the battery terminals;

12.25 Volts Floating Voltage (Vehicle not started key removed from ignition)
14.14 Volts Charging Voltage (Vehicle running at idle)

I will check and concur with "Cluster" test soon