Thought I’d introduce myself. Bought my x6 4 months ago, and had to immediately change the timing chain. also had to change the tyres for Pirelli p zero runflats. I’d read that you couldn’t put normal tyres on, so contacted bmw uk who sent me to main dealer. Checked with them, and apparently you can put normal tyres on , so will swap to Michelin ps4 and get a compressor and the liquid for them. Changed the oil filter gasket last week, and am now saving up to have the rod bearings, suspension, brakes and bushes done.

I bought the car with 2 previous owner, 152k with 10 services done, and other than the issues described, it does 29 or so to the gallon. Here’s a pic.

I bought this, as had an e46 325ci, that I had spent 7k on parts for, and had it on a driveway that was private land. It was sorned, but dvla fined me £750 and gave me 7 days to tax it, as they said the land was public. Tried desperately to find a home for it, but couldn’t so had to scrap it😢

I still have the parts, and will have to sell them if I can’t find another car cheap.

Morning Gary

Welcome to the Forum

Looks very pretty and it seems your not afraid to raid the piggy bank looking after it ENJOY

Tyres you can fit Non-runflat tyres to runflat rims but not the other way round, it will allow a greater choice of tyre. As your car is Xdrive you need to ensure tyres are correct sizes or you will be raiding the piggy bank for transmission repairs.

Not sure about the last part of your post are you selling parts or looking to buy another E46 ?

Dave