Inspection due. What to pay attention for? 87k miles
 

Car has 87400 miles now,so time for Service :-)
2002 X5 3.0i non sport

here is what service has been done for this car:

15 130 miles
16.04.2004 (day/month,year)
FOUND TENTIONER AND BELT DEFECTIVE, REPALCED WITH UPDATED PARTSBall joints, front axle wishbones(control arms)Brake fluid flushWiper blades replacedOil change

25735 02.08.2005(day/month/year)A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH MELTED (NOT ENGAGING) RECOVEREDREFRIGERANT - REPLACED COMPRESSOR - EVACUATED AND RECHARGED

29889 28.11.2005(day/month/year)REPLACED EXPANSION TANK AND BLEED COOLING SYSTEMREPLACED BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLYSREPLACED EVAPORATOR

52006 miles
30.04.2007(day/month/year)Replaced both front axlesReplaced turn signal sockets frontReplaced battery + key remotesOil ChangeAir filter replacedCabin filter replacedRear differential oil changeInspection II performedBrake system flushCooling system flushReplaced thrust rod bushingsBoth drive belts have been replacedBalance and rotote tires4 wheel alignment

66123
16.04.2008(day/month/year)Oil Change

66634
18.04.2008(day/month/year)InspectionAll 4 rotors replaced + pads

68557
29.04.2008(day/month/year)Headlight washer pump repaired Rear washer pump repairedRear license plate grab handle + bulbs socket replacedOil ChangeSummer inspection

68906
14.05.2008(day/month/year)Oil Change

70935
19.09.2008(day/month/year)New engine wiring + t-body New t-body inlet hoseNew thermostat + coolant fluid flush

71146
26.09.2008(day/month/year)Front Calipers repairedLeft door latch replacedBrake system flushFront right ball joint replacedFront right control lower armAlignmentTransmission fluid changed

72472
11.11.2008(day/month/year)Oil Change

72659
21.11.2008(day/month/year)New fuel filter

75267
07.01.2009(day/month/year)Steering wheel slip ring have been replacedOil Change

78504
10.03.2009(day/month/year)Oil Change

78514
11.03.2009(day/month/year)Air filter replacedCabin filter replaced

81360
23.03.2009(day/month/year)Oil Change

82438
24.04.2009(day/month/year)New rear control arms upper

83908
11.08.2009(day/month/year)Alignment + new oil

85309
03.09.2009(day/month/year)Front rotors + new brake pads DIY

86350
21.09.2009(day/month/year)Sway bar links front DIY

87123
08.10.2009 (day/month/year)
New oil + filter

anyone?

Helluva list and reading assignment, :rofl:...

Not sure why "90k miles" is some tipping point for
"service", but if it was mine, I would consider:
-trans case/diff fluid change,(I wouldn't touch the auto trans)
-water pump; (yours appears to be orig.)
-belt replacement while getting water pump replaced; I see you
had that done, but worth a look.
-coolant reservoir inspection, inc. fittings. I assume your car doesn't
eat coolant.
-the hoses that connect to oil separator, (esp. living in ID
winters)
-plugs appear to be orig., so if keeping it for awhile it could
not hurt.
-I have a manual trans, so can offer no opin on what sounds
like niggling auto trans situation(s)
-I would thoroughly wipe off/clean the "oil on engine cover"
and keep a sharp eye for any return.
-you have 3k miles on an oil change; w/proper weight oil, I
would feel comfortable going through winter, but some people
like very short change periods.

Not trying to spend your dough; just my 50cts, and I would get it
all done at an Indie or some of it DIY.
GL,mD

anyone else?

Definitely replace the water pump. The OEM has plastic impeller blades. I put in a new one with steel blades. I replaced the thermostat and the two radiator hoses at the time too. I also replaced the temp sensor as it is cheap. The parts are not very expensive on line, and will help prevent a roadside breakdown. I then poneyed up and bought the expensive but excellent BMW antifreeze and did the full drain and replacement of the antifreeze.

Water pump, thermostat and drive belts.

At 93K+ Water Pump started leaking. Valve Cover and Timing Chain Cover (Upper) were starting to weep oil, so thought it would be a good time to replace everything that had to come off to get to the Water Pump. Replaced Water Pump, gaskets and o-rings, Thermostst Assembly, New coolant (BMW coolant); Upper and lower Radiator Hoses; Aux Fan Switch and one additional cooling hose. Replaced Upper Timing Chain Cover gaskets (O-ring-Cam Sensor, Solenoid Gasket, Timing cover seal and Strip), Replaced Valve Cover Gaskets Right & Left, Valve cover seal Washer x6 and seal-Valve Cover Nut x16. Replaced A/C Belt, Alternator Belt. It took forever.
Took it to dealer today to get it aligned, and they couldn't do the work, said I had a loose lower control arm on Pass side. I had new lower contrl arms and ball joints replaced by an indie @ 57K. Not good. Could be the extra weight from 20" summer wheels and tires or just a weak link in the supension. This is a heavy dude, and if you play you have to pay. Hope that helps you. Does anyone have a sugestion on the control arms? Any good up-grades out there that will last more than 40K?