Thank you all...I took the trouble the stealer was having as a sign and decided not to bother! i got my deposit back and found a newer car with less mileage and better spec for the same money AND it's closer to home!!

Picking it up tomorrow and cannot wait!!!  )

Thanks! Would still love to know how long they are realistically likely to take...

[quote="X5Sport"] Welcome to the world of poorly qualified BMW 'technicians'. It will probably be something really simple but completely beyond the limited capability of that individual. After more than a decade of owning BMWs and dealing with bad technical abilities across the range, coupled with a ...

Hi all, i was due to take delivery of a 11mth old x5 but the delivery has now been delayed. The stealer is fitting an OEM reverse camera and has now told me that after 3 attempts today they have been unable to get the camera coded!! WTF?! They say they have submitted the issue to PUMA?? for ...

[quote="litany"] PM me with last 7 digits of vin. Folding mirrors retrofit is possible to any bmw. [/quote] Awesome! Thanks litany as soon as I get it I will. My delivery has been delayed unfortunately. The stealer is fitting an OEM reverse camera and have now told me that after 3 attempts today ...

[quote="jonsteele"] Our X5 had the vast majority of our must have, and would like lists. Folding mirrors were on the must have list, but when we sat down to discuss, they seemed too insignificant to miss a really nice motor. Unfortunately, it's the one thing I still wish we had! Sent from the dark ...

Hi, Newbie here so please be nice!! I've been lurking around for a few weeks as I work towards buying my F15 40D and i have to say what a great forum this is...it's already saved me just over £700 on stealer insurance for GAP, Alloys etc... so thanks a bunch all for sharing! Ok, I'm about to collect ...