Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
Yesterday, 08:37 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-17-2026, 05:23 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-17-2026, 05:19 PM
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Positive Random Comments
My X5 is invisible to most people- simply another car on the road, or even to some friends a curiosity that I persist in driving a 20+ year old car.
I stopped by a paint and body shop today on...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-14-2026, 10:23 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-13-2026, 09:04 PM
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Yeah, that looks like crap!
I have only had...
Yeah, that looks like crap!
I have only had experience with these on M-B's that I have owned, and in all cases they were quite readily apparent. Since I am at 230k, I guess I better do this...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-10-2026, 05:16 PM
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That is an awfully nice looking X5 you have. ...
That is an awfully nice looking X5 you have. Running fine other than the cats? Unless there is something out there you have been yearning for, I haven't seen another SUV (ok, SAV) that I actually...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-10-2026, 08:10 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-16-2026, 11:17 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-16-2026, 08:55 AM
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Manual Trans Drivetrain Problem
Good morning- After several years of tranquil ownership, my X5 is becoming a bit demanding...
Hopefully I can adequately describe this issue. After the car warms up a bit when driving, I will...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-12-2026, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-10-2026, 03:47 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-10-2026, 10:43 AM
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Door Closure Question
After a relatively long period of reliability, it seems my X5 wants me to be a bit more involved in its maintenance...
The driver's door has become balky. It operates just fine from the interior...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-01-2026, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 7
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M54 Thermostats- Current Recommendations?
Will be replacing my recently replaced thermostat. I would typically go OEM, but see many advertised that are actually housed in aluminum vs. the plastic.
I am suspect of the quality of virtually...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-18-2026, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 13
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Sorry I can't speak to the quality of...
Sorry I can't speak to the quality of aftermarket, or interchangeability. The headlight you have marked as halogen is correct; it is a halogen unit. Good luck!
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-18-2026, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 5
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Great information, thanks!
It has been...
Great information, thanks!
It has been awhile since I have replaced the thermostat- so will order one anyway. Will check the sensor connector as well.
Any supplier recommendations or should I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-17-2026, 03:45 PM
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Fault Codes A8 and 7B Associated Misfire?
I put my new code reader to use today, and am puzzled- I should preface this by stating that I am a dinosaur, much happier working on anything made in the '70's or older...
I recently left my X5...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-11-2026, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-11-2026, 02:20 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-10-2026, 11:45 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-10-2026, 10:08 AM
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Code Reader Recommendations
What code readers have you had good luck with for our E53's? Budget options preferred...
I have a misfire under load and figure I should start there
Thanks!
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-21-2026, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 1,144
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Dang- Looks like all your pixels are there!
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Dang- Looks like all your pixels are there!
And yeah, getting old is NOT for the faint of heart. It's like playing whack-a-mole. The thought of getting under a car or contorting to get under the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-18-2026, 08:39 PM
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I was able to apply some glue and used some...
I was able to apply some glue and used some painters tape to hold the leather in place until the glue set. Has held up fine for over a year now. I don't recall what glue I used, but will look...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-14-2026, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 5
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Interesting- I always park nose down. Will try...
Interesting- I always park nose down. Will try the reverse.
The vapor barrier was perfect when I last was in there- I made sure it was sealed everywhere. After I dry it out in the next few days,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-14-2026, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 5
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Water Getting into Interior
I am getting water in the rear passenger side footwell after a rainstorm. I have recently sealed my pano sunroof with vinyl paint protection film; that appears to have been successful as water was...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-09-2026, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 19
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