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Afternoon Stephen Take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will call up your model then look for the part you need it will give the part number then either your BMW Dealer or Ebay/Google is your friend for finding what you need Good Luck Dave

Hi Ray Welcome to the Forum What appears as a fault with the O2 sensors can often be caused by other things, have you checked the inlet side for vacuum leaks.The fact it takes around 70 miles would make me suspect a leak somewhere as if a sensor is wrong or dead the fault would be instant. What diagnostic did you use was it BMW specific or a Generic one? Good Luck Dave

Morning Mike Welcome to the Forum They must be a special breed Service Managers !!! Actually if I could smell anything but new carpet and leather I would be (a) very worried and (b) very angry, a £40k car that smells of fuel inside is "normal" is he mad. Ask him to show you another one I did read of an issue with diesel inlet manifolds that allowed fumes into the cabin but that was a few years back now so wouldn't think that is the issue. They need to fix it fast, give you a replacement if they can't or your money back. Good Luck Dave

Morning Malc Welcome to the Forum I take it you replaced the sensor yourself? Normally this should reset automatically, the fault can be triggered by low battery voltage a sensor/sensors compressor fault or even fuses. First there 3 sensors at the back of your car 1 is for the headlight leveling 2 for suspension. When replacing the suspension leveling sensors make sure the knee formed by the sensor lever and the regulating rod faces out towards the wheel and is free to move. So first step re-check what you have done, next step check the fuses in the right hand cubby in the boot you have 30a and a 7.5a fuses that control the compressor make sure they are OK. Then Battery fully charged. I don't know if you are aware of www.realoem.com it is a BMW on line web site which will give you a small exploded drawing and part numbers so you know parts are correct for your car. Put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will bring up your model. Dave

Morning Ross Welcome to the Forum Very nice ENJOY Dave

Morning Daniel Have you looked at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your vin in the search box and it will bring up your model. You will find exploded drawings which may help in (a) knowing the peddle fitted was actually correct for the car (check part numbers) and (b) how it is fitted together. Also as Trevor pointed out check all under bonnet parts as well Good Luck Dave

Morning Richard The same issue exists with the E53 (passenger side worse) there was a post on XDrivers some years back where the poster used a rubberized tape but put it on the thick part of the wiper, it looked OK. The tape he used was the stuff they sell for sealing radiator hose leaks, how long it lasts or how effective in the real world I don't know but it certainly looked neat and tidy. Dave

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LPG will help talk to a specialist, My 4.4 V8 X5 was LPG converted and fully compliant until a tree fell on it Dave

Hi Iain No Haynes manual I am afraid, there is an American site www.pelicanparts.com which has some very detailed how too's with pictures (steering on the wrong side of course) just remember America still thinks diesel is for trucks so mechanically all petrol engines. However electrics, suspension and drive train are all the same. Plus someone is always posting video's on You Tube so plenty of help. If you have an old laptop down load a diagnostic programme so you can interrogate the beasty your self, I find it invaluable even if I am not going to do the work myself (in my 70's) but I do have a couple of younger bendier sons so there isn't much I/we cant tackle. I use BMW 1.4.0 which cost me around a tenner (that was a few years back) it will scan every control module in the car and give fault diagnosis in English not codes I can clear fault codes then re-read to see if they come back often they are triggered by low voltage at start up so spurious. But if there is an issue it is clear about what and where the fault is, my most recent a faulty parking sensor the reader told me "rear centre left" was at fault so simple fix. Really nice looking motor enjoy Dave

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Morning Iain Happy New Year and Welcome to the Forum Congratulations on the new to you car, first was it a Private purchase or from an Independent Garage or from a BMW Dealer? Each will give a varying amount of protection. 1. Private sale virtually no protection under the Sale of Goods Act 2. Independent Dealer some Warranty possibly and full cover under the Sale of Goods Act 3. BMW AUC here you should have BMW warranty plus Sale of Goods Act Now your questions as best I can 1.The N47 engine in your car has the timing chain at the rear of the engine so engine out to change guides and chain (clever !!!) However there are thousands of these engines out there with mega miles on them, the V8 engines had similar issues by the way. My own being one of them BMW are not alone with these problems and my own theory is the extended service intervals that all manufacturers go to these days are actually the cause particularly in engines that live life in towns with short stop start journeys. I now change oil at 5k intervals with filter every 10k. 2. Can't give a pointer as to what the numbers are but call BMW their recall number is 0843 133 7228. There are several recalls some safety related so for a phone call? 3. If it is just a tremor try just putting your foot on the clutch does it stop then? Vibration can be many things engine mounts, gearbox mounts, misfire, oil leak. Very difficult to diagnose from a brief description. 4. Without hearing the sound again difficult to guess, but could be high pressure fuel pump running. If you are a DIY mechanic get yourself a BMW specific code reader it will prove invaluable, if not there is a Register of Independent BMW Specialists find one near you and talk to them. For parts check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model. For Technical information use www.newtis.info this is the same information used by BMW Dealers. Remember most Forums are populated by folks with issues some of whom are on several sites so magnifying the perceived problem. I hope this helps, enjoy your new car Dave

Hi RizzleKicks Welcome to the forum As with any car History is top of the list, it doesn't matter which model you purchase check the history, check the MOT History also (advisories or fails give a clue to how the car has been maintained) Make sure the engine is cold (I have always been suspicious of why the engine has been run prior to viewing) Check the fluid levels then start the engine while it is warming up climb in and make sure everything works as it should and I mean everything, every button every switch. These are complicated cars and there are no cheap fixes, well not that I have found. Once up to operating temp get out and check under for signs of leaks, all good off for a test drive gear changes should be smooth up and down the box in all modes (Drive Manual Sport) Check tyre condition edge wear can be a sign of suspension bushes on the way, not a disaster but a negotiating point, Tyres for these aren't cheap. Make sure the tyres are correct particuarly if the wheel set is staggered (wider rear) as rolling radius across axel's and front rear need to be in tolerance to avoid transmission wind up and damage. Put the car in reverse and back up on lock any jerking or noises walk away, There are 3 Petrol versions 3.0i, 4.4, 4.8 and the 3.0 Diesel Not much to choose in MPG between the petrol engines as the smaller has to work harder expect around 19 mpg average mixed driving. The diesel is a very different proposition delivering 218 bhp and high 20's low 30's average mpg. The V8 engines are known for their habit of eating the timing chain guides if not maintained meticulously looked after they are great engines with a great sound. The straight six BMW engine in both flavours are as tough as a tough thing. It's a BMW so pretty much everything was an extra at order so heated screens and heated steering wheels are pretty rare. quite a few diesels have pre heaters so you can warm the car with out starting the engine on cold days. If it has the option make sure it works Hope this helps Dave

Morning Martin Have a look at www.newtis.info it is a BMW Technical information site that Dealers and others use you should find some help there. Also try www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will bring up your model then look at the door mechanism, the site has small explode drawings which should help with what goes where. Happy New Year Dave

Plenty of rat/mouse traps needed or a really good cat ?? Dave

Morning Daniel Just had a quick look at realoem and it only shows the 7 119569 part number no variants that I can see most odd?? Can you swap the mounting plate from your original motor ? Or is it cast as part of the motor housing ? Good Luck Dave

+plus one for the gear selector try putting it in Neutral and starting if it happens again

Morning Oneel 22" wheels !!! 😲 Apart from looks I can't think of a single reason for wheels that size. Tyre choice will be restricted so price will probably go up, tyre profile will be less so ride will be harsh at the least so you may need the help of a Chiropractor plus road noise will probably increase. My X5 runs 20" as standard, ride is hard road noise can be intrusive on certain surfaces however the same journey on my 18" winter wheels is very different due to the increased side wall. The car does look better on the 20" wheels in my opinion but rides better on the 18" As they say we pay our money and make our choice. Good Luck Dave

Morning Zander Sorry to here of your issues, for help take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin Number in the search box it will bring up your model. This site is and online Parts List with part numbers so you will know you have the correct parts. Then look at www.newtis.info this is an online Technical Information site, BMW Dealers use this information so you should find what you need there. As an aside if the chain guides have broken up make sure that the sump is clear of any debris when the guides broke up on my M62 they clogged the oil pickup,the oil pump seized and you can guess tha outcome to that !! Good Luck Dave

Brother inlaws 530d was at 307 when he changed it to the current car a 535d this one is climbing Good Luck Happy New Year Dave

Hi Luke I would look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 Digits of your Vin Number in the search box then look at the way it fits, also check newtis.info for any tips. I would think replacement but whether it's easy !!! Or you may have to remove the bumper I don't know Good Luck Dave

Morning Luke Welcome to the Forum I would look at www.newtis.info its a BMW online Technical Information site see if there is any information there. I avoid sunroofs after having a problematic one on a Merc in the 90's Happy Christmas Dave

Morning Steve A diagnostic session may help to point you in the right direction so many modules are linked and so affect the others. Sounds like it could be water ingress somewhere considering the weather lately Have you looked at www.newtis.info it is a BMW technical information site (same information that Dealers use) there may be some clues there, fingers crossed Dave

Morning James Happy Christmas Welcome to the Forum Have you checked the rear light clusters for corrosion, also I would check the earth point for corrosion as well before getting your wallet out. The LCM is normally in the passenger footwell try cleaning all the contacts, get a good electrical;contact cleaner not WD40.Do the earth as well as all the plugs and connectors. You should get the codes read to be sure there is a register of BMW Specialists online so you should find one near you they are normally a lot less expensive than Dealerships. Or you can download INPA or Carly for BMW or similar to lap tops or Smart phones and do it yourself or there may be a member near you who is happy to help. Dave

Thanks Trevor We will work at it very hard 😁 Enjoy Dave