UPDATE: Called BMW this morning with the intention of collecting my X5 today. The advisor said that the transfer case they fitted had an issue. No idea what the issue was as he didn't embellish and I didn't ask as lost interest in the what whys and when, just want it fixed. They've ordered another ...

Although this won't help you fix the problem, my 2010 BMW X5 E70 LCI 4.0d has had both replaced under warranty by the previous owner.

So a common fault it seems

Update.

The reprogram didn't make any different, surprise surprise.  The warranty company caved in and agreed to pay for a transfer case to be fitted.  RESULT!

Wonder what will fail next?

Thanks for the info guys, perfect. kkx5, do you repair these transfer case? 1. If its a hardware fault, what fails? 2. How will a software reprogram help? 3. Will the VTG ECU just relearn whats normal? I think the decision to reject or not will be based on the performance of the warranty company ...

Hi Guys, Im looking for a bit of advise to whether I've bought a pup or not. The car in question is a mid 2010 LCI E70 4.0d SE with 79k on the clock. Its got the 20" alloys and running BMW star rated tyres all round. Previous owners opted for BMW extended warranty and hence its had most of the ...