Highclere Sniper

Thank you Dave. That indeed sounds like a good place to start. I will try and have a look. I also (now that I am in panic mode and reading everything!) saw a 'recommendation' on the last ' Service' that a 'Exhaust clamp exhaust flexi cracked-advise new clamp' was stated. This was done by the local BMW agent in Hungerford. The things seems doomed to failure!

Good morning Bimmers. I have just (a week) bought an 2015 X3 diesel auto that has done 82,000 miles, and I have noticed a smell of exhaust fumes in the cab, particularly on starting from cold, but also throughout the ride. During relatively short journeys, I can taste the fumes on my lips and yesterday, as I drove 20-30 miles, I started to feel my eyes becoming 'sore and prickly'. It's not major, but is definitely there. Looking at the excellent service history, a 'Exhaust gas recirculation cooler' was replace a month ago by a local BMW dealership. I am not 'Technical' but this is worrying me. Do you guys (gals) have any thoughts please, apart from warning a gas mask? The dealer appears sympathetic, and has asked me to 'drop in' so that he can assess the situation, (but cannot fit in any work for 3 weeks!) but I want to be aware of any points you think I should know? Forewarned is forearmed!