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Forum: Australia Forum 11-12-2012, 12:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,673
Posted By Bec
Hey Josh, Welcome. I have just brought X5...

Hey Josh,

Welcome. I have just brought X5 number 3 an 06 4.4i (V8).

The list of issues that I have come across when trying to purchase are:

* Blown Head Gaskets
* Lower Control Arm bushes...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,227
Posted By Bec
Parts arrived today and are about to be...

Parts arrived today and are about to be installed.
Car has been sitting in the garage for a week and was shuddering a fair bit when turning on to turn it around.

The engine light was flicking on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,227
Posted By Bec
After a bit of phone tag, Cliff has been able to...

After a bit of phone tag, Cliff has been able to track the part down, although it needs to ship out from Germany...

So the interim rego will run out by then... Ohh to get it registered and be...
Forum: Australia Forum 10-14-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,981
Posted By Bec
I have put the picture as my profile pic :)

I have put the picture as my profile pic :)
Forum: Australia Forum 10-14-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,981
Posted By Bec
Each car I have brought has failed to pass rego....

Each car I have brought has failed to pass rego. And generally for most of the same reasons,
Oil Leaks, Breaks, Tyres, Lower control arm bushes.

This one is the same. I have ordered some bit to...
Forum: Australia Forum 10-11-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,981
Posted By Bec
well I'm finally back. I have a car again this...

well I'm finally back. I have a car again this time '07 (e53 upgrade). It is much better than the other two that I have had for short periods of time.

Need to fix up a few things to pass rego, so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,227
Posted By Bec
I might just give him a buzz in the morning as I...

I might just give him a buzz in the morning as I need to parts to pass rego as it seems that is what is leaking and making the car look like it has an oil leak.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,227
Posted By Bec
Hi Rob, I have sent him off an email with...

Hi Rob,

I have sent him off an email with both part numbers ( thought its a bit late to call him at the moment), so hopefully should hear back from him tomorrow..

But wanted to see if there are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,227
Posted By Bec
Thanks guys these sites are great. Am I...

Thanks guys these sites are great.

Am I doing something wrong as I can't seem to find one of the parts at all.

I need
03 Return pipe 32416763983
04 Radiator return line 32416763978
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,227
Posted By Bec
Where to buy spare parts online

Hi All,

So I am now up to attempt 3 with my X5 and so far so good. ( this one is plated 03/07 but its the last of the E53, upgrade 4.4)

With any second hard car it comes with a few problems and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,851
Posted By Bec
excellent thanks all.

excellent thanks all.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,851
Posted By Bec
is the X5 4WD all the time?

So my baby has gone in for repairs and they have given me an 3.0D.

Now it has a few extra buttons on the dash and we are going up to the snow tomorrow, and I'm not sure if the X5 is just all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 886
Posted By Bec
Failed Rego Inspection

So my X5 failed rego inspection. The scratch in the windscreen, which I told them would cause it to fail did and there was a substantial amount of oil on the underside of the car, some broken bush...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By Bec
well the local BMW dealer is being a toss and...

well the local BMW dealer is being a toss and wants $188.10 p/h minimum of 2 hours and said it could take up to 4 hours to diagnose the problems.

So the dealership I brought it from said they will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By Bec
Excellent... The trick to turn the lights out...

Excellent... The trick to turn the lights out worked... However when I drove over a centre strip ( a bit of a side walk) they came back on again... I will be speaking to the service manager tomorrow....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By Bec
When we took it out for the test run the steering...

When we took it out for the test run the steering wheel adjustment didn't work, the seat memory didn’t work and the mirror dipping didn’t work.

There were also a few of the warning lights on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2012, 04:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By Bec
we are back home.. Will have to book in with BMW...

we are back home.. Will have to book in with BMW to hook it up to the computer, there seem to be some electrical problems.

But all in all it was a good trip back..

I need to get a new rear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By Bec
hehe should have guessed Rims are a touch...

hehe should have guessed Rims are a touch subject... kinda like in my bike forums...

we dont discuss, fuel, tyres and breas feeding lol...

Car is black on black... I was thinking of gloss...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,980
Posted By Bec
Pick my baby up tomorrow

Hi All,

So I joined up about a year ago when I brought my first X5, which we had to return to the dealer.

It has taken me a while, but I have finally found another one I like and pick it up...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 08-04-2011, 02:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,042
Posted By Bec
Hey Dean, I was looking into a replacement...

Hey Dean,

I was looking into a replacement monitor and found the following
RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 4.4i On-board monitor Wide Screen...
Forum: Australia Forum 08-04-2011, 02:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,981
Posted By Bec
Smile New Member

Hi all,

I was soo excited to find this forum, signed up and waited for my approval to post.

Now I can post, I am carless :(

My Name is Bec, I hail from Canberra and I was the owner of a '03...
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