Thanks all for the great replies. Very scary and now I'm considering buying a new / nearly new car as I don't want anymore hassle (although the fire was a bit more than hassle!).
There were no modifications to the car at all. Still the same head unit etc.
I had some info that BMW’s are well known ...
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- Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:28 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Major fire in 2004 X5 3.0i Sport
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- Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:18 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Major fire in 2004 X5 3.0i Sport
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7746
Major fire in 2004 X5 3.0i Sport
My 2004 BMW X5 burst into flames on Sunday 22nd September 2013 in the Lake District in the UK. We were stopped at lights. I set off and noticed a burning smell, followed by black smoke coming out of the passenger air vents. I pulled over straight away and saw loads more smoke coming out. Got wife ...