Update : a bit of further research has lead me to believe the issue could be caused by a blocked EGR valve or potentially faulty EGR solenoid. I should hopefully have some time early next week to investigate this and I will post up my findings.

Morning all I hope you are all well. My 2009 30D M Sport has developed a strange popping sound when the vehicle is up to normal running temperature! The sound is like a rhythmic bass drum beat and is very noticeable at idle from outside the vehicle. The issue doesn't not appear to be affecting ...

Lez as far as I am aware the E53 doesn't need to have a replacement battery registered/coded.

Hahaha  )

She's a beauty but has some problems but I still love her

X5SPort - many thanks for the reply whilst I appreciate that I do need a new battery plus the subsequent coding/reprogramming I am trying to clutch at a potential last straw and recharge the battery before going to the local Indy and handing over a few hundred good pounds. Could you please answer ...

Hello all, Oh talk about performance anxiety posted this in the E53 forum by mistake doh!!! I have owned my 2009 E70 M Sport for about 2 years now and absolutely love it but my ownership has not been without issue!! The current one that is annoying me the most is high battery drain now I have been ...

Thanks for the hellos

Here's a pic of the wee beasty

Hi All, Just thought I would drop in and say hi to everyone :) I have a 2009 X5 E70 30D which I have owned for a couple of years and absolutely love it but as ever I have questions so I will posting up in the E70 forum to get some answers but not before searching to see if my questions have already ...