Creaking from rear of car

[Daportugeezer]

I have noticed my car bmw x5 4.4i e53 2001 has a very noticeable creaking from rear...but not always from start up more intermittent once driven for 5-10 minutes

Happens more often when going over speed humps

When its wet (raining) no creak...

Hot and sunny..creaking.

Sound comes from drivers side rear wheel area.

When I Park car I can sometime hear creaking from rear of car when im walking away..

Not sure what it could be...any help please 

[Greydog]

Rear rose/ball joints creak you may see increased camber and tyre wear on the inside edges. Changing them is a DIY job, did mine last year I brought a kit of Ebay and refurbed the whole back end the difference is massive. You need a tool to remove the Rose/Ball joint I made my own with a couple of bits of tube and some threaded studding. There is a how to on youtube 5 series but the same set up.

[Daportugeezer]

Once again...greydog to the rescue...looks like I got my weekend cutout for me...YET AGAIN

 

[BMWOwnerClub381]

If it's the creaking you hear most often, you're better off replacing the ball joints, Also try changing your suspension and types altogether to avoid further knockings or creaking. Leaving it can cause a huge problem.