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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2017, 04:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,428
Posted By cragglemiester
Have you tried reprogramming the feature? ...

Have you tried reprogramming the feature?

Personally I would leave it off as in the event of an emergency the emergency services wouldn't be able to open the door from the outside. Means smash or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 19,232
Posted By cragglemiester
what a quality adventure. car looks immense and...

what a quality adventure. car looks immense and as you say very well cared for indeed. a beautiful example of a rarity.
good luck and happy motoring buddy.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2015, 05:32 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 19,232
Posted By cragglemiester
Looking forward to an epic conclusion :nanana: ...

Looking forward to an epic conclusion :nanana:

what an epic road trip with a new beast of a motor to boot.
id like to do the drive around alone :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,906
Posted By cragglemiester
WOW some work gone in there, looks class.

WOW some work gone in there, looks class.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2015, 05:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,539
Posted By cragglemiester
WOW, what a beast, that drive home will be epic....

WOW, what a beast, that drive home will be epic. keep us updated buddy. it looks immense.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2015, 05:10 AM
Replies: 17,743
Views: 4,088,454
Posted By cragglemiester
changed the rear wiper arm to E70 style arm,...

changed the rear wiper arm to E70 style arm, fitted flat blades to the front wiper arms, fitted HID lights in dipped beams, fitted led bulb to the angel eye bulbs, fitted aftermarket sub and amp and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,234
Posted By cragglemiester
That looks absolutely stunning. Many additions id...

That looks absolutely stunning. Many additions id like to make to my x.
I have work to do hahaha.
Forum: Navigation System 08-03-2015, 06:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,550
Posted By cragglemiester
Speaker Wiring

Morning guys and gals,

Connected an amp / sub to the car yesterday (e53). This all successfully comes on and turns off as it should. I need to know what colour wires to tap into to install a LOC...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,089
Posted By cragglemiester
Blue connector in boot (trunk)

First off apologies for the noob-I-ness of the post but I tried searching with no joy.
Car is a euro spec in case this makes a difference.
Found this connector in the boot, is this the oem sub...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,898
Posted By cragglemiester
Looking good

Looking good
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,500
Posted By cragglemiester
I've done that buddy but there was a 15 month gap...

I've done that buddy but there was a 15 month gap in build date to initial registration. I asked why :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,312
Posted By cragglemiester
fair as ive read the x7 will be a V12 beast. ...

fair as ive read the x7 will be a V12 beast.
each car has its issues and eventually maintenance is required. the X7 wont be any different except the bill will be further down the line. compare that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,500
Posted By cragglemiester
I was shocked too to be honest but fair play,...

I was shocked too to be honest but fair play, needless to say I've asked for my car details haha.
Let's see if they reply to you then we can get an idea to the true rarity of the manual box
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2015, 06:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,500
Posted By cragglemiester
BMW E53 Manual cars

As stated, I contacted BMW UK to see how many manuals were sold through the E53 life-cycle. To my surprise they actually responded.

In total (UK only) there were 25,567 E53 cars registered and of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,413
Posted By cragglemiester
Here you go Definitely jan 06 Model...

Here you go

Definitely jan 06

Model description: X5 3.0d
Market: Europa
Type: FB72
E-Code: E53
Chassis: Sports Activity Vehicle
Steering: rechts
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2015, 03:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,413
Posted By cragglemiester
Indeed buddy I'm aware of that. My initial vin...

Indeed buddy I'm aware of that.
My initial vin decode claimed jan 07 build date hence the initial questions
Then it's transpired its jan 06 which now leads to the car having a 15 month gap between...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2015, 02:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,413
Posted By cragglemiester
The registration/ licence plate. In the UK the 07...

The registration/ licence plate. In the UK the 07 would refer to a car first registered in the first half of 2007.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,413
Posted By cragglemiester
Defo jan 2006 Odd it sat there tho Still...

Defo jan 2006
Odd it sat there tho
Still rare with 2007 plate haha
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2015, 04:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,413
Posted By cragglemiester
Thanks buddy :D Right, been on real oem, not...

Thanks buddy :D

Right, been on real oem, not sure quite where to look. The last 7 digit vin search comes up under the 1998 - 2006 parts list however completed another search showed a build date of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2015, 02:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,413
Posted By cragglemiester
I'll decode the vin play and post up the results....

I'll decode the vin play and post up the results. Maybe his will shed some light.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,413
Posted By cragglemiester
Thanks for that. i might contact BMW uk to see if...

Thanks for that. i might contact BMW uk to see if any stats can be obtained re sales figures etc.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,413
Posted By cragglemiester
I believe it is sir. Many thanks, i was shocked...

I believe it is sir. Many thanks, i was shocked to see it personally, even the dealer knew it was a rare motor. How rare is the manual then?

Only things i can see missing (still new to x5's) is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,413
Posted By cragglemiester
Thank you buddy.

Thank you buddy.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,413
Posted By cragglemiester
newbie from uk with x53 2007 (i know i thought they stopped in 2006)

Picked up my 2007 x53 from a local trader on saturday. Was surprised to see a 2007 e53 but all checked out when did my research on it. Was built in jan 07 and first registered in march 07. also a...
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