I still got lucky to some degree. I did my homework and the dealer was very honest.
It could have been one of those dealers who expertly take pictures to hide stuff.

Time to add back up cam and TV module.
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Look good. What brand of backup camera did you get?

Nice.
Priorirty now is to do catch up on maintenanece.
Pulled the plugs and they're clearly original and there is very slight film of oil on coils so about to do all fluids, vc gaskets and some other minor items.

Thanks, I got it from Amazon. The picture has some light banding on it due to the PWM from the LCM. I have to meet up with someone to code off the hot/cold checks for the reverse lights. Hopefully that'll get rid of it. Otherwise, it's not bad and very handy to see out the back!

wow, that x5 is in beautiful condition. The sport black leather interior looks like new, and the steering wheel. Great color combo, great buy!! Makes me consider finding a low mileage e53 vs. upgrading to the e70... hmmm

Thank you.
Even though I did my homework well, I still got lucky finding this.
I imagine there are not many left in this condition or better.
I simply don't like E70 styling.
I do hate these ugly exhaust tips and I'm considering 4 x 3" Vibrant Perfromance SST304 which I did in past on my 4.6is before I went with Supersprint mufflers.
This time I'd do better welding job. The welds on picture are by a "profesional shop" who instead TIG welding did this crap and hid it with black spray paint.


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Great looking X. What a find!

You are likely correct. There cannot be many out there in that condition. Especially, like you said, that haven't been hacked on by inexperienced mechanics. I bought mine knowing it had been worked on by a "BMW mechanic". Was clearly not the case. I have owned and wrenched on many bimmers so I wasn't too worried. Especially for the price I got it for.

Again, it's a beauty! I'm sure it will be on the road for many years to come. Enjoy it!

Thank you!
I'll use my response to give quick update:
Currently, X5 is at my good friend house getting proper buffing. It was taken care of and clearly been garaged some of its life but never properly buffed.
I did VC gaskets and top of engine is extremely clean . I also did thermostat (it was stuck open), new NGK BKR6EQUP plugs, new Bosck O2 sensors and few other cosmetic things.
It runs like a dream.
I cleaned the BMW stupid coating of the steering wheel and cleaned all 4 wheels inside and out and change wheel caps.

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Wow! That top end looks ridiculously clean! Must have followed a strict oil change program. Gotta be happy to see that!