Hello everyone, I have enjoyed being the owner of an X5 4.0 xd M Sport for over twelve months. 48k miles, regular BMW servicing, last completed a few months ago at a main dealer. Drove onto drive a few days ago, oil dribbling out. Recovery called, general thought was it was going to be oil hose from turbo cooler, anyway guy was very knowledgeable and confirmed it wasn't, he had pipes onboard as this is a frequent fault- be warned! Vehicle recovered to independendant bmw specialist, old acquaintance I used to play squash with. A day later he gave me the bad news that the crankshaft pulley bearing had seized and pushed through the crankcase, engine still runs smoothly would you believe! Not that I've driven it since of course. More recovery to BMW garage, just been given the bad news. £4500 to remove engine, strip and inspect it, before application of any goodwill that may be or may be not forthcoming from BMW!
Have had various thoughts, including selling the vehicle as is, thought some of you may have some advice. Has anyone any knowledge of this alleged unusual breakdown?
I look forward to your advice.
Andrew
p.s the tailgate electric spindle has broken too!!!