Welcome Paul, any idea where the leak is comming from? Any good garages where you live, I know a few in Durham..

Again welcome, and any pics???

Welcome, looks a nice example. Enjoy

Just insurered ours under £300 for year for me and Mrs, only 33 yrs old and work in motor trade? Not bad for that, but correct about high insurance costs.. Cheaper to insure audi rs4 than x5 ?? Can't figure why

Do you have any pictures, and where did you get them fitted? Is there anyone in County Durham who supply wheels & tyres at good price?

There's no rust on them, they are just a bit weathered and pitted, they have been exposed to the weather for over 7 years? 

Thanks for the replies, will try them Sunday or Monday,, two days off work  )

Nice looking x5 mate, I have recently bought the same colour.. We'll done nice one...

I am wanting to clean up my running boards, what would be better. Polish up with machine polisher and then lacquer to protect or fine wire wool then waxed?
Also, does anybody know if the rubber bungs are available from dealers as I have a few missing? If so how much??? :blink:

I don't have a manual, but I will get one at work. Perks of the job,,, would BMW dealers set it up for me and if so what charge?

Cannot seem to connect my iphone to the Bluetooth on car, has anyone a step by step ( fool proof ) guide?
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(Another pic of new car, will upload more Monday after full detailing) day off work and raid the valet bay )

I would always let the Ecu do it's thing before starting the car, the plugs do take a second or two too get the engine temp up..
I think it would also reduce any premature wear on the engine/ignition and take the extra strain off the battery
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Sorry, yes is a 2005 55 reg e53 3.0d sport in sterling grey with grey leather. Trying to figure out how to attach pics with ipad?

Hi all, new to this, recently bought wife a new motor and stumbled across this forum,, has helped me already, thanks so far!
Have attached(I think) pic