CV AXLE REPLACEMENT

[Isambard]

Hi All,

I'm looking to replace my left front CV axle in the near future as I've been getting 'those' clunks when turning slowly for a while now. Nothing major but I know its the outboard CV joint. I will be doing the RHS while I'm there also..

I'd like to get your feedback on whether or not its worth buying OEM from BMW on this important part? Or can I use aftermarket non-oem with the same performance coupled with reasonable life-span expectancy? and when I say reasonable I mean at least 2 years, with approx. 12000 miles per year, on flat, fairly good roads.

I have been looking at the following:

BMW X5 AXLES CV DRIVESHAFT DRIVE AXLE 01 02 03 04 05 06 | eBay

BMW Parts and BMW Accessories | Bavarian Autosport

BMW E53 X5 M62 4.4L > Drivetrain > Driveshaft > ES#251544 Axle Assembly - Front, Left (Drivers) - 31607565313

Whaddya guys think?