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by aldovfr
Sun Nov 13, 2016 3:38 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Parking brake faulty
Replies: 3
Views: 1352

Re: Parking brake faulty

I had this a couple of months ago. Took it to the dealer and they did a system reset, that was it. I think they charged me around £80.
by aldovfr
Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: New to forum, I've got a problem!
Replies: 5
Views: 1526

Re: New to forum, I've got a problem!

Thank you X5Sport. Tyres are recent new Bridgestone RF's OE recommended, currently 6mm on all four. I know the previous owner did a lot of towing so I am having the donut (propshaft UJ) and shaft centre bracket/bearing changed for my own peace of mind. I had Ocean BMW check all recalls had been done ...
by aldovfr
Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:16 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tyre Replacement
Replies: 19
Views: 4690

Re: Tyre Replacement

Hi Steve. I didn't like the tyres on my X5 40d when I bought it and spent a lot of time researching and price checking. In the end I went for the BMW specified Bridgestone RF's purchased and fitted by Costco, Bristol, around £840 for all four. The first thing I noticed was how much better the car ...
by aldovfr
Sun Nov 13, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: New to forum, I've got a problem!
Replies: 5
Views: 1526

Re: New to forum, I've got a problem!

Thank you Graeme.
by aldovfr
Sun Nov 13, 2016 8:46 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: New to forum, I've got a problem!
Replies: 5
Views: 1526

New to forum, I've got a problem!

Hello to you all. Enjoying my X5 40d ownership immensely, however, 13 months in and my 2010 model has a drone off throttle from the prop shaft and can jolt a bit on startup. My local BMW dealer is of no help whatsoever even though I have always used them and just parted with £600 of my money. Any ...